Comparison

goRPN vs Dozecal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • RPN calculator
  • HP-16C stack emulation
  • Open-source software
  • Minimalist design
  • Future functionality expansion
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Duodecimal and Decimal modes
  • Automatic mode conversion
  • RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) input
  • Standard math functions
  • Trigonometric operations (degrees)
  • Educational tool for Base Twelve
Features
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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 !

Screenshots

goRPN2 screens
Dozecal4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
goRPN versus Dozecal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergoRPNDozecal
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoel PerryJohan Kovacs

Customer experience

goRPN

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Dozecal

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

goRPN

No in-app purchases

None

Dozecal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is goRPN free?
goRPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dozecal free?
Dozecal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, goRPN or Dozecal?
Dozecal is rated higher. goRPN averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dozecal averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do goRPN or Dozecal have ads?
Neither goRPN nor Dozecal shows ads.

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