Cutiecalc vs HP16C
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cutiecalc
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It's simple and is a pretty calculator. It's also possible to indicate general consumption tax simultaneous display and indication figure as well as calculator function more than 12 digits. The feature) ・It's easy to see and the revealed character is simple. ・In indication including the consumption tax and setting, indication/hidden change and tariff change ・Conversion of the exchange rate is indicated mutually by more than one currency corresponding to the based exchange rate. ・More than 12 digits of indication ・A tap just does a calculation result in the past from the calculation history corresponding to the calculation event recording function, and it can be used for calculation easily. ・An application you like is colorful and can do design setting easily. ・Language:It's indicated by a correspondence language with Japanese, English, Viet-Namese, Thai and a setting language of iOS. It'll be English transcription in case of an undealt language. ・It's with an advertisement, (^^;.. the function of everything can be used.
HP16C
This app faithfully recreates the legendary HP 16C Computer Scientist calculator, offering advanced hex arithmetic, bit manipulation, and base conversion. It features RPN, keystroke programming, and modern enhancements like a two-line display and haptic feedback.
- Full RPN calculator
- Integer arithmetic (HEX, DEC, OCT, BIN)
- Configurable word size (1-64 bits)
- Complete bit operations
- Keystroke programming
- Two-line display
- Haptic feedback
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A faithful recreation of the legendary HP 16C Computer Scientist calculator for iPhone, with a few modern upgrades. If you've ever needed to perform hex arithmetic, bit manipulation, or base conversion on your phone and been frustrated by the available options, this is for you. RPN-16C gives you the full power of the original HP 16C in your pocket. WHAT IT DOES - Full RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) calculator - Integer arithmetic in HEX, DEC, OCT, and BIN - Configurable word size from 1 to 64 bits - Unsigned, one's complement, and two's complement modes - Complete bit operations: shift, rotate, rotate through carry, AND, OR, XOR, NOT, mask, bit set/clear/test, count bits, left justify - Float mode with configurable precision (FLOAT 0-9) - Keystroke programming with labels, subroutines, loops, and conditionals - Storage registers with direct and indirect addressing - Programs can be imported from text (long-press the display to paste) ENHANCEMENTS OVER THE ORIGINAL - Two-line display: see both X and Y registers at once. No more guessing what's on the stack. - Wider LCD: displays all 32 bits in binary without scrolling. The original could only show 8 at a time. - Haptic feedback on every key press - State persistence: pick up right where you left off - SHOW function to peek at values in other bases FAIR WARNING This is a quirky calculator. It uses Reverse Polish Notation, has no equals key, and expects you to know what two's complement means. If you're looking for a simple calculator, this is not it. If you've ever wished you could do a bitwise rotate through carry on your phone, welcome home. DESIGNED FOR PROGRAMMERS The key layout matches the physical HP 16C exactly, including the f (gold) and g (blue) shift labels. If you know the original, you already know this one. The original HP 16C Owner's Handbook is freely available on the Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/hp-16c_handbook
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HP16C at Free against Cutiecalc's $3.99. HP16C also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 35 months). Cutiecalc's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
HP16C is free to download; Cutiecalc costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cutiecalc ships an update every 35 months, HP16C weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cutiecalc | HP16C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jutaro Kimura | Michael Doornbos |
In-app purchases
Cutiecalc
No in-app purchases
HP16C
No in-app purchases









