Comparison

i41CX vs i48

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

Head to head
About

i41CX

This app offers a powerful RPN scientific calculator experience, functionally equivalent to a renowned model. It provides extensive memory registers, over 300 built-in functions, and programmability. Advanced features can be unlocked via in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • RPN logic with 4-element stack
  • 319 main and 124 extended memory registers
  • Over 300 built-in functions
  • Programmable up to 2000 lines
  • User-definable keyboard
  • Bluetooth keyboard support
  • Device integration features
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i41CX is the same powerful advanced programmable RPN scientific calculator as the highly acclaimed i41CX+ but without the latter’s incredibly advanced capabilities such as the printer, expansion, CAS, etc. It is functionally equivalent to the world-renowned HP-41CX and inherits all of the i41CX+ usability features including extremely responsive and animated key clicks, audible key feedback sounds, optimally spaced keys for accurate input, traditional and upbeat modern diverse set of skins, etc. If you are looking for a powerful programmable RPN scientific calculator but don’t need all of the capabilities of i41CX+ then i41CX is for you. And best of all, if you ever decide that you need the more advanced capabilities of i41CX+ you can enable them using secure in-app purchases right within the app! FEATURES: • RPN logic with a 4 element deep memory stack • 319 main and 124 extended memory registers • Over 300 built-in functions, including nearly 100 functions created specifically for i41CX • Time, calendar, alarm, and stopwatch functions • Rich set of functions and algorithms: numerical, mathematical, statistical, and much more • 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 - Over 2000 lines • User definable keyboard • Ability to operate the calculator using a Bluetooth keyboard • Device integration: external display mirroring, copy and paste, GPS, accelerometer, digital compass, time and date synchronization, and much more • iOS 8 Notification Center widget • Sound support including synthetic tones and interface sounds • Support for calculator skins and optional mini stack display • Adjustable sound volume and display colors • Usage & Examples table with usage tips and examples • Quick reference guide of all built-in functions • Beautiful and clean user interface *********************************************************** A comprehensive FAQ is available at http://alsoftiphone.com/i41CX. 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

i48

This application emulates the HP48GX calculator on your iPhone or iPod touch. It allows you to perform complex calculations like matrix operations and function integration on the go.

Highlights
  • HP48GX calculator emulation
  • Matrix calculations
  • Function integration
  • Mobile calculator
  • On-the-go calculations
Features
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i48 is an emulator for the HP48GX calculator, so the next time you're out and about and need to do some quick matrix calculations or work out the integral of a function, just whip out your iPhone (or iPod touch) and have at it

Screenshots

i41CX4 screens
i481 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: i48 at Free against i41CX's $7.99. i48 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (196 vs 45). i41CX's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (90% vs 54%). 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

i48 is free to download; i41CX costs $7.99 up front. i41CX sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. i48 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

i41CX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 196 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of i41CX's written reviews are positive against 54% of i48's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i41CX ships an update every 5 weeks, i48 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
i41CX versus i48: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteri41CXi48
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (45 ratings) — better3.5 (196 ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better54.2% of reviews
Number of ratings45196 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#131 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntonio LaganaAutomagic Software Pty Ltd

Customer experience

i41CX

All ratings45 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.3%

i48

All ratings196 ratings
Positive57.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative34.2%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative36.6%

Bugs and requests

i41CX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

i48

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Memory recovery prompt not working
  • Cursor keys behaving erratically
  • Equation solver locking up the app
  • Keyboard issues on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Improved display resolution and graphics
  • Haptic feedback for button presses
  • Ability to assign units to numbers

In-app purchases

4 purchases

i41CX

One-time4
  • Overlays Upgrade$2.99
  • Printer Upgrade$3.99
  • CAS Upgrade$7.99
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  • i41CX+ Features Upgrade$17.99
None

i48

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i41CX free?
i41CX costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is i48 free?
i48 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, i41CX or i48?
i41CX is rated higher. i41CX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while i48 averages 3.5 from 196 ratings.
Do i41CX or i48 have ads?
Neither i41CX nor i48 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i41CX or i48?
i41CX ships an update every 5 weeks, and i48 every 4 months. Most recently, i41CX was updated on October 17, 2026 and i48 on October 8, 2026.

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