# Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id449466771](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id449466771)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id449466771`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Joe Fratianni
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 2.40 / 5 (39 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.32
- **Last updated:** 2016-11-06
- **First published:** 2011-08-17
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adding-tape-ii-adding-machine-with-virtual-tape/id449466771)

## Description

Tired of adding numbers twice just to be sure you are correct? Problem solved. 

Adding Tape is an adding machine with a virtual "tape." 

Note: Adding Tape is modeled after an adding machine, not a calculator. The behavior of each is different.

Add and subtract numbers up to five decimal places, keeps a running total and a virtual "tape." 

- Undo an unlimited number of times 
- Virtual tape visible & scrollable while adding or switch to edit screen to view full screen 
- selecting rows in edit mode adds virtual checkmarks to aid in checking your work 
- Edit mode allows you to delete individual rows 
- Remembers tape between launches 
- Touch a number in the tape to copy

Optional pro features:
- Add, subtract, multiply and divide
- Key sound or mute option 
- No advertisements: 53% larger tape display area
- Six different button sounds to select 
- Optional decimal behavior: stays in fixed location as you enter numbers or traditional hit decimal key 
- Alternate large Zero key or small '0' and '00' keys 
- Printing support
- Email tape (option to format as plain text or HTML) 
- Save multiple tapes 
- Option: add line numbers to tape 
- Option: set number of Clear Entry touches before tape is cleared

## Rankings

- #247,380 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app for its easy-to-use, tape-style calculator with large digits and real-world bookkeeping usefulness, plus the nostalgic adding-machine feel and the option to remove ads via Pro. However, recurring concerns include intrusive ads and inconsistent Pro upgrades, printing features that fail or crash, frequent crashes across devices and OS updates, and decimal precision issues (rounding to one decimal and lack of auto-decimal options). Some users also report missing features in the lite version (no multiply/divide) and occasional data loss; overall reliability is mixed with strong appeal for the tape functionality when it works.

### Pros

- Easy-to-use, tape-style calculator with large, readable digits that makes bookkeeping quick and straightforward.
- Tape keeps a running log of calculations, which is handy for reviewing work.
- Nostalgic adding-machine feel and satisfying sound improve the experience for many users.
- Pro upgrade option to remove ads and unlock features is a selling point for some users.
- Generally reliable and effective for personal or professional use, with praise from many users.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads that disrupt the app experience, including ads even after attempting to upgrade to Pro.
- Pro purchases often fail to apply or restore, leading to frustration and unfulfilled expectations.
- Printing/tape print feature frequently crashes or fails to work on devices like iPad Air.
- Frequent crashes or instability across devices and after OS updates.
- Decimal precision issues and lack of auto-decimal options (rounding to one decimal, etc.).

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