i41CX vs MagicScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
MagicScan
Manage your files and edit images with this application. It connects to a portable scanner via Wi-Fi for enhanced functionality.
- File management
- Image editing tools
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Portable scanner operation
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An app with file management and image editing tools, operate with MagicScan Portable Scanner via Wifi.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: i41CX at 90% against MagicScan's 33%. i41CX also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (45 vs 1). MagicScan's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On update cadence, 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
MagicScan is free to download; i41CX costs $7.99 up front. i41CX sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MagicScan asks for nothing beyond the download.
i41CX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i41CX has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of i41CX's written reviews are positive against 33% of MagicScan's.
i41CX ships an update every 5 weeks, MagicScan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i41CX | MagicScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (45 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 45 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Antonio Lagana | Kenxen Limited |
Customer experience
i41CX
MagicScan
In-app purchases
i41CX
- Overlays Upgrade$2.99
- Printer Upgrade$3.99
- CAS Upgrade$7.99
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- i41CX+ Features Upgrade$17.99
MagicScan
No in-app purchases
