// vintage calc · support

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Most things are answered below. If you're still stuck, email us — we read every message.

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// faq
How do I clear the screen?

Tap C to clear the current entry, or AC to clear everything (the running total too). Tap ± to flip the sign of whatever's currently on the LCD.

Can I see a history of past calculations?

No. Vintage Calc is a stateless calculator on purpose — like the desk calculators it was inspired by. Once you leave the screen, the math is gone. If you want history, the default iOS calculator now has it built in.

Does it work without internet?

Yes. Vintage Calc never connects to the internet. Everything runs locally on your phone. You could put the device in airplane mode forever and the app would be perfectly happy.

Why is the LCD ghosting those segments?

That faint "~8888" you see behind the digits is intentional — real segmented LCDs from the 70s did exactly that. The unlit segments stayed faintly visible behind whatever was on the screen. We kept it because it's part of the look.

The click sound is too loud / too quiet.

The click follows your phone's ringer/silent switch and your media volume. Flip the silent switch to mute it entirely. Haptics still fire on physical devices regardless of mute.

Is there an Android version?

Yes — Vintage Calc is also coming to Google Play. Both versions are built from the same codebase and behave identically.

Will you add scientific functions / unit conversions / a tape view?

Probably not. The whole point of Vintage Calc is that it's a four-function calculator and nothing else. If you have a strong case for a feature, email us — we'll listen — but the bar is high.

Found a bug. What do I do?

Email hello@jfds.tech with: what you tapped, what you expected, what happened instead, your iPhone model, and your iOS version. We usually reply within 1–2 business days.

// still stuck?

Email hello@jfds.tech with a quick description and your device model. We answer everything.