Comparison

x36 vs my59

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

Head to head
About

x36

This app offers a powerful scientific and engineering calculator with advanced features like programmability, multiple number bases, and statistical functions. It emulates the functionality of calculators from the 70s and 80s, providing over 100 functions for complex calculations.

Highlights
  • Programmability with 1000 steps
  • Trigonometric functions with selectable units
  • Statistical functions and linear regression
  • Four number bases (Decimal, Hex, Octal, Binary)
  • Metric-English conversions
  • Fraction operations
  • Over 100 functions
Features
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This calculator is packed with features common to any good scientific and engineering calculator from the 70's and 80's including: Programability. Can store up to 1000 steps. Includes label, jump, loop and subroutine capability. -Common mathematical operations including square roots, powers, reciprocals, and logarithmic functions. -Up to 15 levels of parenthesis. -A full set of trigonometric functions working with user selectable units of degrees, radians, and gradians. Also performs polar-rectangular and degrees-minutes-seconds - decimal degree conversions. -Common physical constants such as the speed of light, gravitational constant and Avogadro's number. -Single and double variable statistical functions including linear regression. 10 memory storage locations. -Metric-English and English metric conversions. -Four number bases (Decimal, Hexadecimal, Octal, and Binary). -Bit logic operations. -Three display modes (floating point, scientific, and engineering) with user adjustable number of digits displayed. -Can perform operations with fractions! Over 100 functions in all! AND NO ADS!

About

my59

Features
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Experience the power and authenticity of a classic programmable calculator from the late 1970s directly on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. my59 is not just a calculator app; it is a faithful, highly accurate emulator that brings a piece of computing history into the modern era. Whether you are an engineer, a student, a retro-computing enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the raw power of vintage programmable calculators, my59 delivers an authentic, uncompromised experience enhanced with the latest Apple ecosystem features. KEY FEATURES: Authentic Design & Feel: A meticulously crafted interface inspired by classic programmable calculators of the era, complete with a faithful keypad layout and display. Full Emulation: Supports the complete original instruction set, memory registers, and programming logic. Write and execute programs just as you would on the original hardware. Modern Workspace: Fully optimized for all screen sizes, including seamless portrait and landscape modes on iPad, and native support for Apple Silicon Macs. Built-in Documentation: Never get stuck. Full documentation, manuals, and quick references are integrated directly into the app for easy access. UNLOCK FULL POWER (Premium): my59 is free to download and try. Upgrading to Premium (available as a flexible subscription or a lifetime one-time purchase) unlocks the ultimate workstation: Complete Module Library: Get unrestricted access to all expansion packs and library modules. iCloud Sync: Keep your programs, memory state, and modules seamlessly synchronized across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Advanced Saving & Sharing: Save an unlimited number of custom programs and easily share them with other users. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This app is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Texas Instruments Inc. or any of its subsidiaries.

Screenshots

x364 screens
my594 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: my59 at Free against x36's $0.99. my59 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). x36's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

my59 is free to download; x36 costs $0.99 up front. my59 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. x36 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

x36 ships an update every 2 months, my59 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
x36 versus my59: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterx36my59
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarl CookMiroslav Perovic

In-app purchases

None

x36

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

my59

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Full App$19.99

Questions

Is x36 free?
x36 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is my59 free?
my59 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do x36 or my59 have ads?
Neither x36 nor my59 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, x36 or my59?
x36 ships an update every 2 months, and my59 every 2 weeks. Most recently, x36 was updated on October 24, 2026 and my59 on October 24, 2026.

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