goRPN vs Dozecal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
goRPN
This app emulates the functionality of the HP-16C calculator using a Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) input method. It is a minimal, open-source utility designed for users familiar with RPN calculators.
- RPN calculator
- HP-16C stack emulation
- Open-source software
- Minimalist design
- Future functionality expansion
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goRPN is an RPN calculator, with a stack modeled on the HP-16C. It is currently quite minimal, but will eventually adopt more of the functionality of the 16C. goRPN is open-source software. If you would like to contribute, get the source at https://www.github.com/joel-perry/goRPN
Dozecal
This educational calculator promotes the use of Base Twelve (duodecimal) in math and science. It offers standard mathematical functions in both duodecimal and decimal modes, with automatic conversion between them. It utilizes Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) for calculations.
- Duodecimal and Decimal modes
- Automatic mode conversion
- RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) input
- Standard math functions
- Trigonometric operations (degrees)
- Educational tool for Base Twelve
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Dozecal is an educational RPN* calculator to promote the use of Base Twelve in math and science. The usual math functions are available in both DUODECIMAL and DECIMAL modes. Conversion is automatically made when switching from one mode to the other one. Trigonometric operations uses DEGREE as unit of measure. For more information about Base 12, please visit the Dozenal Society of America. * RPN : the Dozecalc calculator uses the Reverse Polish Notation (RPN). This notation seems complex but has many advantages over algebraic notation and is more intuitive once you have understood the idea. The calculator has a stack and any operation that requires two numbers is using the bottom stack layers (X and Y). Key ENTER to push the stack up and separate one number from the next. To perform arithmetic, key in the first number, press ENTER to separate the first number from the second, then key in the second number and then select and operator such as the numerical functions +, -, * or /. The result appears immediately after you press the numerical function key. The operator is keyed in only after both operands are in the stack. Example: calculate 3 + 4 Key sequence: 3 ENTER 4 + Result: 7 The result of any operation may itself become an operand. You do not need to press enter again to use the result. The "7" is already entered. Example: add 2 to the previous result Key sequence: 2 + Result: 9 Example: calculate 5 * (3 + 4) Key sequence: 3 ENTER 4 + 5 * Alternate key sequence: 5 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 + * Disclaimer: results and precision may occasionally be incorrect. Should you report them at johan@unumdesignum.com, and the author will be happy to fix !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dozecal at 4.0 against goRPN's 3.0. Dozecal also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). goRPN's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dozecal holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of goRPN's written reviews are positive against 75% of Dozecal's.
| Parameter | goRPN | Dozecal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joel Perry | Johan Kovacs |
Customer experience
goRPN
Dozecal
In-app purchases
goRPN
No in-app purchases
Dozecal
No in-app purchases








