Comparison

HiPER Scientific Calculator vs Sophon

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

Head to head
About

HiPER Scientific Calculator

This advanced calculator offers a familiar interface for users of popular scientific models, providing step-by-step solutions and graphing capabilities. It supports natural expression input, photo recognition for equations, and detailed calculation insights. Multiple layouts and themes cater to various devices and user preferences.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • Symbolic algebra
  • Function graphing
  • Equation solving
  • Integrals and derivatives
  • Photo recognition for equations
  • Multiple layout options
Features
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Excellent scientific calculator with step-by-step solutions, symbolic algebra, graphing, equations, integrals and derivatives. Familiar from school: HiPER offers the functions you know from 991 calculators (991ES Plus, 991EX, 991MS, 991CW) and from the 570, 82 and 100MS models – fractions, equations, matrices, vectors, statistics, complex numbers, integrals and derivatives. On top of that, you get step-by-step solutions and graphs you would otherwise need an 84 Plus graphing calculator for. The calculator has globally more than 50 million downloads and 250 000 five-star ratings. You can write expressions in a natural way and watch your calculations. The result is displayed as a number, simplified expression etc. An expression can also be entered from a photo. Take a picture of a handwritten or printed expression, and the calculator recognizes it and inserts it into the display, ready to be edited or evaluated. (premium) A step-by-step solution shows how an expression is solved, one step at a time, from the entered expression to the final result. Every step is explained, so you can see not only the result, but also the way to it. (more detailed steps are premium) Calculation details give you extended information about the result - alternative forms of the result, all complex roots, the unit circle, properties of a function and more. The calculator has several layouts suitable for various screen sizes: - "pocket" for small devices - "compact" for smartphones (in portrait and landscape orientation) - "expanded" for tablets Users can choose from several high-quality themes. The calculator has many functions, such as: - up to 100 digits of significand and 9 digits of exponent - basic arithmetic operations including percentage, modulo and negation - fractions and mixed numbers - periodic numbers and their conversion to fractions - unlimited number of braces - operator priority - repeated operations - selecting a part of an expression and applying context operations to the selection - equations (with one or more variables, systems of equations) - variables and symbolic computation - derivatives and integrals - graphs of functions, equations, integral area and limits; 3D graphs - matrices and vectors - statistics - regression analysis - complex numbers - conversion between rectangular and polar coordinates - sums and products of series - limits - advanced number operations such as random numbers, combinations, permutations, common greatest divisor, etc. - trigonometric and hyperbolic functions - powers, roots, logarithms, etc. - degrees, minutes and seconds conversion - fixed point, scientific and engineering display format - display exponent as SI units prefix - memory operations with unlimited extended memories - clipboard operations with various clipboard formats - result history - multiline display on tablets showing the complete history of calculations and access to the previous results - binary, octal and hexadecimal numeral systems - logical operations - bitwise shifts and rotations - more than 120 physical and mathematical constants - conversion among 250 units - Reverse Polish notation. The calculator has many settings to manage the calculation precision, decimal and thousand separators, etc. All features are described with a built-in help. Privacy Policy: https://hiperlabs.eu/privacy-policy/iOS.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sophon

Securely store, transfer, and share files with 6GB of free cloud storage. Access your data from any device, organize files efficiently, and enjoy features like online browsing and encrypted sharing. It also offers business-oriented tools for document conversion and OCR.

Highlights
  • 6GB free secure cloud storage
  • Unlimited file transfer
  • File classification and management
  • Access from any device
  • Online photo browsing and video playback
  • Encrypted file sharing
  • Document conversion and OCR
Features
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SoPhon allows anyone to upload and transfer files to SoPhon and share them with friends and family. You get free 6GB of secure cloud storage. Back up photos, videos, documents and other files to cloud storage and access synchronized files on any computer or mobile device - from anywhere. Highlights of SoPhon application: 1. 6GB of free cloud storage space, and support for unlimited transfer of multiple large files, making file upload and download more efficient; 2. It has powerful file classification and management functions, which can classify different types of files in an orderly manner, and has a clear hierarchical navigation bar, which is convenient for users to quickly find and manage files. 3. No matter where you are or what device you use, users can easily access all the content stored in cloud storage anytime and anywhere, truly realizing seamless connection and convenient use of data. 4. Support uploading photos, videos or other files from various devices, and provide the function of online browsing photos and playing videos, so that you can directly view the wonderful content without downloading. 5. 13 different language versions are provided in the application, which fully meets the needs of users in different regions and helps users get familiar with and use this application faster. 6. Pay special attention to user privacy and security, and support encrypted file sharing. Only through a specific key password can the shared files be viewed, effectively preventing the leakage of privacy information. 7. For business people, SoPhon is a powerful office assistant. It supports format conversion of different file types and can easily cope with various tedious work tasks. For example: realize functions such as image to PDF, scanned documents, OCR document extraction, document signature, document translation, etc., perfectly adapting to the needs of document classification in office scenarios. SoPhon is an innovative cloud storage application that protects all files on your device and organizes them for you. With SoPhon, we bring you the future of data backup, cloud storage and mobile office. SOPHON is a must-have app for your iPhone and iPad! If you choose to purchase SOPHON Plus, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Current SOPHON Plus subscription price starts at $9.99 USD/month or $99.99 USD/years . Prices are in US dollars, may vary in countries other than the US, and are subject to change without notice. If you don’t choose to purchase SOPHON Plus, you can simply continue using SOPHON for free. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of Service:https://newsophon.com/agreement?id=removal PrivacyPolicy:https://newsophon.com/agreement?id=privacy For more details about our application and privacy policy, please visit our website: https://newsophon.com/#/

Screenshots

HiPER Scientific Calculator4 screens
Sophon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiPER Scientific Calculator at 83% against Sophon's 29%. HiPER Scientific Calculator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (281 vs 76). Sophon's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. HiPER Scientific Calculator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Sophon sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HiPER Scientific Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 281 and 76 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of HiPER Scientific Calculator's written reviews are positive against 29% of Sophon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HiPER Scientific Calculator ships an update every 3 weeks, Sophon every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HiPER Scientific Calculator versus Sophon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiPER Scientific CalculatorSophon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (281 ratings) — better4.1 (76 ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings281 — better76
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB193 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJindrich HouskaNew Sophon Technology Limited

Customer experience

HiPER Scientific Calculator

All ratings281 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral9.2%
Negative7.7%

Sophon

All ratings56 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

HiPER Scientific Calculator

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Keyboard unresponsive in multiple occasions
  • App freezes when entering numbers
  • Failed upgrade workflow message
  • App offers paid upgrade after purchase
  • White text unreadable on dark background in iOS settings

Requested features

15 requests
  • Allow custom infix operations
  • Add widget support
  • Add RPN mode to iOS version
  • Add themes to iOS version
  • Add custom functions to iOS version
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  • Add more variables to iOS version
  • Support vertical view on iPad
  • Add custom fonts and skins
  • Add portrait layout for iPad
  • Add dedicated ENG mode button
  • Add dark mode and themes to iOS
  • Add button feedback on iOS
  • Add unit conversion feature to iOS
  • Improve statistical calculation interface
  • Allow subscription transfer between platforms

Sophon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HiPER Scientific Calculator

Subscriptions1
  • Pro version$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Forever$7.99
10 purchases

Sophon

Subscriptions10
  • monthly subscription$6.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • monthly subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is HiPER Scientific Calculator free?
HiPER Scientific Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sophon free?
Sophon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HiPER Scientific Calculator or Sophon?
HiPER Scientific Calculator is rated higher. HiPER Scientific Calculator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Sophon averages 4.1 from 76 ratings.
Do HiPER Scientific Calculator or Sophon have ads?
HiPER Scientific Calculator shows ads; Sophon does not.
Which is updated more often, HiPER Scientific Calculator or Sophon?
HiPER Scientific Calculator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sophon every 9 days. Most recently, HiPER Scientific Calculator was updated on November 12, 2026 and Sophon on November 12, 2026.

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