# Adding Machine 10Key Universal vs Accounts 3 Checkbook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Adding Machine 10Key Universal at 94% against Accounts 3 Checkbook's 63%. Adding Machine 10Key Universal also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). Accounts 3 Checkbook's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3K vs 134). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Adding Machine 10Key Universal costs $3.99 and Accounts 3 Checkbook $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Adding Machine 10Key Universal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Accounts 3 Checkbook has 3K ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Adding Machine 10Key Universal's written reviews are positive against 63% of Accounts 3 Checkbook's.

Adding Machine 10Key Universal ships an update every 2 months, Accounts 3 Checkbook every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Adding Machine 10Key Universal | Accounts 3 Checkbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adding-machine-10key-universal/id579385939/reviews)** | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accounts-3-checkbook/id1638551535/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 134 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.0% of reviews** | 63.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #181 | **#4** |
| Size | 23 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Richard Silverman](https://appshunter.io/developer/297096643) | [SVT Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286029963) |

## What reviewers say

### Adding Machine 10Key Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adding-machine-10key-universal/id579385939)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

This app emulates a traditional 10-key adding machine for precise calculations. It offers features like reversed operator entry, percentage calculation, and the ability to review and edit entries on a digital paper tape. Users can save, export, and print their calculation tapes.

**Highlights:** 10-key adding machine emulation, Reversed operator entry, Percentage calculation, Digital paper tape with editing, Save and export tapes (PDF), TypeTone audio feedback (iPad)

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🧮 Acts like an adding machine
- 🧾 Digital tape for review
- 🖨️ Can print tape
- 💾 Can save/export results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated and no support
- 🐛 Doesn't work for new iPad
- 🐛 Total only shows non-zero decimals
- 🐛 Ridiculous method to clear tape
- 🐛 % key not functional

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot save taped
- Cannot export results
- Does not work for new iPad
- Total only shows digits after the decimal that aren't zero
- Method to clear the tape is ridiculous

**Requested features**

- Add widget
- Add realistic sounds
- Add iCloud sync
- Improve tape clearing method
- Clarify functionality of % and +/- keys


### Accounts 3 Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accounts-3-checkbook/id1638551535)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your personal finances and replace your paper checkbook with this intuitive application. Track daily transactions, schedule recurring payments, and capture photo receipts. Generate insightful reports and export your data in various formats for easy analysis.

**Highlights:** Schedule recurring transactions, Capture photo receipts, Generate graphs and reports, Sync data via iCloud, Export data in CSV, QIF, HTML, Touch and Face ID support, AirPrint support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful features
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 💡 Recurring transactions
- 🚀 Smooth syncing between devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🐛 Incorrect transaction recording
- 🐛 Crashing and freezing
- 💡 Limited customization options
- 🔒 Lack of customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues between devices
- Incorrect transaction recording
- Crashing and freezing
- Inability to change time of recurring transactions

**Requested features**

- Ability to view future recurring transactions
- Option to duplicate transactions
- Customizable report generation
- Improved syncing between multiple devices
- Direct contact with developer for support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Adding Machine 10Key Universal free?

Adding Machine 10Key Universal costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Accounts 3 Checkbook free?

Accounts 3 Checkbook costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Adding Machine 10Key Universal or Accounts 3 Checkbook?

Adding Machine 10Key Universal is rated higher. Adding Machine 10Key Universal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Accounts 3 Checkbook averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.

### Do Adding Machine 10Key Universal or Accounts 3 Checkbook have ads?

Neither Adding Machine 10Key Universal nor Accounts 3 Checkbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Adding Machine 10Key Universal or Accounts 3 Checkbook?

Adding Machine 10Key Universal ships an update every 2 months, and Accounts 3 Checkbook every 11 days. Most recently, Adding Machine 10Key Universal was updated on September 26, 2026 and Accounts 3 Checkbook on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Adding Machine 10Key Universal or Accounts 3 Checkbook?

Adding Machine 10Key Universal currently peaks at #181 in the App Store charts, and Accounts 3 Checkbook at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*