Comparison

Plus42 vs Signal Scaler

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

Head to head
About

Plus42

This advanced scientific calculator simulates the HP-42S RPN calculator with enhanced features. It offers algebraic expressions, unit conversions, directories for storage, a larger resizable display, time value of money functions, and 2D plotting with integral and root finding.

Highlights
  • HP-42S RPN calculator simulation
  • Algebraic expressions
  • Attached units and conversions
  • Program and variable directories
  • Resizable 8-row, 22-column display
  • Time value of money and amortization
  • 2D function plotting with zoom and pan
Features
Currently charting
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Plus42 is an advanced scientific programmable calculator, based on Free42. Free42, in turn, is a complete re-implementation of the HP-42S scientific programmable RPN calculator, which was made from 1988 until 1995 by Hewlett-Packard. Free42 is a complete rewrite and contains no HP code whatsoever. Plus42 builds on Free42 and adds: Algebraic expressions modeled after those used on the HP-27S and HP-17B/19B; attached units and unit conversions modeled after those used on the HP-48/49/50 series; directories for more organized storage of programs and variables; a larger display, with 8 rows and 22 columns (131x64 pixels) by default, which the user may resize at will; time value of money and amortization schedules; and two-dimensional plotting of functions, with ability to zoom and pan, and find integrals and roots from points in the plot.

About

Signal Scaler

Features
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Signal Scaler is a fast, straightforward calculator for instrumentation technicians, controls professionals, electricians, and engineers working with 4–20 mA signals. Quickly convert between: • 4–20 mA signal values • Percentage of calibrated range • User-defined engineering units • Differential-pressure percentage • Square-root flow percentage Enter the transmitter’s lower and upper range values, then calculate the corresponding current, percentage, or engineering-unit value. Features include: • Linear 4–20 mA scaling • Differential-pressure-to-flow square-root calculations • Adjustable LRV and URV • User-defined engineering units • Quick selection of common 8, 12, and 16 mA values • Automatic limits for valid signal and percentage ranges • Simple interface designed for field use • No account required • Works offline Signal Scaler is intended as a convenient calculation aid. Always verify critical values using approved procedures and calibrated test equipment.

Screenshots

Plus424 screens
Signal Scaler3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Signal Scaler at $0.99 against Plus42's $9.99. Plus42's advantage is chart position (#143 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Plus42 costs $9.99 and Signal Scaler $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Plus42 versus Signal Scaler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlus42Signal Scaler
Price$9.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.9 (80 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings80 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#143 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas OkkenBRENDAN DANIAL MCSHANE

In-app purchases

None

Plus42

No in-app purchases

None

Signal Scaler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plus42 free?
Plus42 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Signal Scaler free?
Signal Scaler costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plus42 or Signal Scaler have ads?
Neither Plus42 nor Signal Scaler shows ads.

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