# Digits Tape Calculator

> The calculator for humans

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id364500115](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id364500115)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id364500115`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Shift
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (1,126 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2019-09-17
- **First published:** 2010-04-01
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/digits-tape-calculator/id364500115)
- **Website:** [https://www.digitscalculator.com](https://www.digitscalculator.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.digitscalculator.com/privacy.html](https://www.digitscalculator.com/privacy.html)

## Description

Digits Tape Calculator is a browser extension that brings spreadsheet-like editing to a simple calculator. Its uniquely correctable, line-by-line tape history lets you edit any entry, label remarks, and rework calculations without losing context. Tapes are stored as documents, so you can group related calculations and revisit them later.

Key features include a polished interface with dark mode and customizable colors and sounds, keyboard-friendly controls, and the ability to export, email, print, or share tape documents. Tap or edit entries, add comments, and use tape history for budgeting or expense tracking. Designed for quick, human-friendly calculations across desktop and mobile browsers.

## Rankings

- #51,641 — Overall
- #25 — shift
- #45 — spreadsheet tools
- #65 — spreadsheet
- #81 — calculator

## Review summary

Digits Tape Calculator is praised for its tape-based workflow with saveable/editable tapes and a clear history view, plus an intuitive UI and export options. However, it faces recurring concerns about lack of updates, no cloud syncing across devices, and stability issues on newer iOS versions. These themes—tape saving, exportability, UI quality, and syncing/maintenance gaps—are the most mentioned points across reviews.

### Pros

- Saved tapes with editable comments and the ability to switch between multiple tapes.
- Ticker-tape style history of calculations and easy viewing of steps.
- Intuitive, comfortable UI on iPhone and iPad with large, tappable controls.
- Export options for tapes (PDF, CSV, email) and valuable Pro add-ons.
- Longstanding, trusted calculator with robust features and reliability.

### Cons

- Perceived lack of ongoing updates / active development.
- No cloud sync / iCloud support to sync tapes across devices.
- Bugs and instability on newer iOS versions (e.g., keypad issue with iOS 26) and occasional lag.
- Occasional startup lag or odd behavior requiring reinstallation or patience.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id364500115)