Comparison

i41CX+ vs WP 34s

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

Head to head
About

i41CX+

This advanced RPN scientific calculator offers workstation-class Computer Algebra System (CAS) capabilities, going beyond traditional replicas. It provides access to an extensive library of modules and programs, enhanced with iOS features, customizable skins, and iCloud support for seamless data management.

Highlights
  • RPN logic with 4-element stack
  • Extensive memory registers
  • Over 400 built-in functions
  • Computer Algebra System (CAS)
  • Virtual thermal printer/plotter
  • Access to HP-41 module library
  • Customizable skins and keyboard overlays
Currently charting
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i41CX+ is an advanced programmable and expandable RPN scientific calculator with a virtual thermal printer/plotter and workstation-class CAS capabilities that is far beyond a mere replica of the original. In addition to being functionally equivalent to the world-renowned HP-41CX and providing access to its entire library of modules and programs, i41CX+ is enhanced with iOS and hardware features, keyboard overlays, rich set of import and export capabilities, traditional and upbeat diverse set of skins, complete color control, iCloud support, and much more. The i41CX+ CAS is a full implementation of REDUCE. It's like having Mathematica or the computational engine of Wolfram Alpha in your pocket and, best of all, it runs natively so no internet connection is required. The CAS is fully programmable and provides the ability to reuse previous results in computations. Moreover, the CAS has full access to the calculator registers so it is possible to combine RPN programs with CAS programs. This is the finest and most powerful scientific/engineering/financial calculator for iOS devices bar none. CALCULATOR FEATURES: • RPN logic with a 4 element deep memory stack • 319 main and 600 extended memory registers • Over 400 built-in functions, including over 100 functions created specifically for i41CX+ • Time, calendar, alarm, and stopwatch functions • Four module ports provide access to HP-41 expansion pacs • Rich set of functions and algorithms: numerical, mathematical, statistical, complex, matrix, numerical integration, curve fitting, solutions to equations, and much more • Powerful, flexible, and programmable Computer Algebra System (CAS) supporting symbolic, arbitrary precision, scalar, vector and matrix algebra calculations, 2D/3D plotting, and much more • Full-screen text editor with configurable font style and size, color scheme, a user configurable macro keyboard, and a numerical keyboard • Access to the entire HP-41 library of solutions for science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, business, financial, surveying, medicine, real estate, and many other domains • Programmable - virtually unlimited number of lines • User definable keyboard • Ability to operate the calculator using a Bluetooth keyboard • Device integration: external display mirroring, copy and paste, in-app mail, system keyboard, GPS, accelerometer, digital compass, time and date synchronization, AirPrint, and much more • Virtually unlimited data and program storage capacity using the device's flash memory for local storage • Import/export data, programs, overlays, modules, etc. via the web, email, and iTunes file sharing • iCloud syncing of files and preference settings • iOS 8 Notification Center widget • 43 available keyboard overlays and support for user created overlays • Sound support including synthetic tones and interface sounds • Support for calculator skins and optional mini stack display • Adjustable calculator speed, sound volume, and display colors • Usage & Examples table with usage tips and examples • Quick Reference Guide of all built-in functions • CAS Quick Reference with all built-in functions, operators, switches, and packages • Beautiful and clean user interface PRINTER FEATURES: • Support for printing, plotting, graphics, and special characters • User configurable and programmable print color • Export printer output via email, clipboard, or AirPrint • Ability to save a JPEG image of the paper roll to the device's photo album *********************************************************** A comprehensive FAQ and Mini-Manual are available at http://alsoftiphone.com/i41CXplus. Please don't hesitate to use the "Contact Us" link there if you cannot find the answers or information that you seek. Thank you.

About

WP 34s

This app is a powerful RPN scientific calculator with extensive functions for mathematics, statistics, programming, and engineering. It includes programmer functions, fraction mode, probability distributions, and a stopwatch, offering a comprehensive tool for complex calculations.

Highlights
  • RPN scientific calculator implementation
  • Programmer functions (binary, octal, hexadecimal)
  • Fraction mode and probability distributions
  • Stopwatch with real-time clock
  • Mathematical, statistical, and financial functions
  • Unit conversions and physical constants
  • Extended character sets for multiple languages
Features
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WP 34s is the most powerful and complete implementation of a classic RPN scientific calculator. Now available on iOS too (see the support site for other emulators and for the real stuff). The function set of the WP 34S is based on the most powerful programmable RPN calculators built so far and we expanded the set, incorporating programmer functions (base 2, 8 & 16), a fraction mode, probability distributions, a stopwatch... We also included numerous additional useful functions for mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, programming, I/O, etc., such as: + Euler’s Beta and Riemann’s Zeta functions, Bernoulli and Fibonacci numbers, Lambert’s W, the error function, and the Chebyshev, Hermite, Laguerre, and Legendre orthogonal polynomials (no more need to carry heavy printed tables), + many statistical distributions and their inverses: Poisson, Binomial, Geometric, Cauchy-Lorentz, Exponential, Logistic, Weibull, Lognormal, and Gaussian, + programmable sums and products, first and second derivatives, solving quadratic equations for real and complex roots, + testing for primality, + integer computing in fifteen bases from binary to hexadecimal, + extended date and time operations and a stopwatch3 based on a real-time clock, + financial operations such as mean rate of return and margin calculations, + 88 conversions, mainly from old Imperial to universal SI units and vice versa, + 50 fundamental physical constants as accurate as used today by national standards institutes such as NIST or PTB, plus a selection of important constants from mathematics, astronomy, and surveying, + Greek and extended Latin letters covering the languages of almost half of the world’s population (upper and lower case in two font sizes), plus mathematical symbols. A beginner manual can be downloaded at http://sourceforge.net/projects/wp34s/files/doc/WP_34S_Beg_Guide.pdf and a full, very complete version at http://sourceforge.net/projects/wp34s/files/doc/Manual_wp_34s_3_1.pdf

Screenshots

i41CX+4 screens
WP 34s1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WP 34s at Free against i41CX+'s $24.99. WP 34s also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). i41CX+'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#94 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

WP 34s is free to download; i41CX+ costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for i41CX+ against 4.7 for WP 34s. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 28 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of i41CX+'s written reviews are positive against 93% of WP 34s's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i41CX+ ships an update every 5 weeks, WP 34s every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
i41CX+ versus WP 34s: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteri41CX+WP 34s
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (107 ratings) — better4.7 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews92.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings107 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#94 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntonio LaganaPascal Meheut

Customer experience

i41CX+

All ratings107 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.9%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews265 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.7%

WP 34s

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%

Bugs and requests

i41CX+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with the 41Z math module producing garbled output
  • Scaling problems with overlays

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode for better button size
  • Haptic feedback for button presses
  • Ability to load and save programs/modules via cloud/email
  • Macros or scripting support

WP 34s

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

i41CX+

No in-app purchases

None

WP 34s

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i41CX+ free?
i41CX+ costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WP 34s free?
WP 34s is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, i41CX+ or WP 34s?
i41CX+ is rated higher. i41CX+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while WP 34s averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.
Do i41CX+ or WP 34s have ads?
Neither i41CX+ nor WP 34s shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i41CX+ or WP 34s?
i41CX+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and WP 34s every 4 months. Most recently, i41CX+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and WP 34s on September 20, 2026.

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