Comparison

iHP48 vs Phoenix Protective Service

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

Head to head
About

iHP48

This app brings the powerful HP48 calculator experience to your mobile device. It offers enhanced performance, seamless file management, and a customizable interface with support for various HP calculator models. Enjoy a familiar and convenient calculator solution without needing extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Supports HP38, HP39, HP48, HP49, HP50 calculators
  • Haptic feedback and customizable zoom options
  • Seamless file transfer via iTunes and Files app
  • Cloud storage integration (iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox)
  • Object saving/loading and copy/paste functionality
  • Access to calculator packages, skins, and ROMs
  • Internal file manager and extensible settings
Features
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Introducing iHP48 - Your Ultimate Calculator Companion iHP48 emerges from the necessity to revive the unparalleled calculator experience cherished by university students and engineers across various disciplines. Reviving the legacy of the original calculator, iHP48 delivers enhanced performance without the burden of carrying an additional device in your bag. Experience the simplicity and convenience of having the powerful HP48 at your fingertips once again. Key Features: Wide Compatibility: iHP48 supports HP38, HP39, HP48, HP49, and HP50 calculators. Easily configure your preferred calculator with the Fetch options. Enhanced User Experience: Enjoy Haptic feedback on keypress and customizable haptic styles via Settings. Zoom options tailored to your iPhone and preferences, including a new lift zoom for XS devices. Seamless File Management: Transfer files effortlessly from your computer using iTunes on both PC's and MacOS. Access iHP48 files directly from your device using the Files app and share them with any compatible iOS app. Copy files to and from your favorite cloud providers supported by the Files app, such as iCloud Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. Convenient Object Handling: Save or Load objects to/from your device using Files, ensuring your favorite .lib is readily available on your iHP48 stack. Copy and Paste supported objects seamlessly between iOS and the iHP48 Stack. Comprehensive Library: Access a rich library of Calculator Packages, Skin Collections, ROM's, and useful libraries like Meta Kernel and QPI. Intuitive Interface: Benefit from an internal File Manager for simplified file management and an extensible Settings administration accessible directly from the Settings app or via a shortcut from the iHP48 menu. Customizable Experience: Save your current calculator configuration for easy access. Explore special features embedded in various skins, including screen swipes, sounds, and orientation options. No Hidden Costs: iHP48 is completely free, devoid of any enterprise, professional, plus, or ultimate versions. There are no hidden features or payments required. We greatly appreciate any support you offer as we continue to enhance and refine iHP48. For additional information, visit https://www.thinkchile.com/iHP48. Experience the power of the legendary HP48, reinvented for the modern era with iHP48.

About

Phoenix Protective Service

Easily connect with dispatch, submit complaints, and request services within your local area. This application streamlines communication for immediate assistance and reporting.

Highlights
  • Contact dispatch
  • File complaints
  • Request local services
  • Area-specific assistance
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Quickly contact dispatch, file a complaint, or request service in your area!

Screenshots

iHP484 screens
Phoenix Protective Service3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iHP48 at 88% against Phoenix Protective Service's 0%. iHP48 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (270 vs 1). Phoenix Protective Service's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

iHP48 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHP48 has 270 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of iHP48's written reviews are positive against 0% of Phoenix Protective Service's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iHP48 versus Phoenix Protective Service: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHP48Phoenix Protective Service
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (270 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings270 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlexis LorcaEcho911 LLC

Customer experience

iHP48

All ratings270 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.7%

Phoenix Protective Service

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

iHP48

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Inability to save state across sessions
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to disable haptic feedback
  • Support for HP50G emulation
  • Improved keyboard mapping and arrow key functionality

Phoenix Protective Service

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iHP48

No in-app purchases

None

Phoenix Protective Service

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iHP48 free?
iHP48 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phoenix Protective Service free?
Phoenix Protective Service is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iHP48 or Phoenix Protective Service?
iHP48 is rated higher. iHP48 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 270 ratings, while Phoenix Protective Service averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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