Comparison

i41CX vs PDFShare

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

PDFShare

Features
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SharePlay a PDF file when FaceTime. When having FaceTime with some friends, one person copies and pastes a PDF file into the SharePlay session. Then everyone can synchronously browse and flip pages. Click a button can switch to Whiteboard Mode. Then you can draw lines together with your friends. You can switch colors when drawing. You can place images on the whiteboard.  Before sending an image, you can move, magnify, or rotate the image. After adjusting an image, press it and hold for about 3 seconds, then release to share the image with everyone. You and your friends or family can make a beautiful picture wall on the whiteboard together. === EULA ===: [standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA)](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

i41CX4 screens
PDFShare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PDFShare at Free against i41CX's $7.99. PDFShare also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). i41CX's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

PDFShare is free to download; i41CX costs $7.99 up front. i41CX sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and PDFShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i41CX ships an update every 5 weeks, PDFShare every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
i41CX versus PDFShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteri41CXPDFShare
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB3 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAntonio Lagana勇 崔

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
2 purchases

PDFShare

Subscriptions2
  • Individual7 Days trial$0.996 Months
  • Family7 Days trial$1.996 Months

Questions

Is i41CX free?
i41CX costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PDFShare free?
PDFShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do i41CX or PDFShare have ads?
Neither i41CX nor PDFShare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i41CX or PDFShare?
i41CX ships an update every 5 weeks, and PDFShare every 3 days. Most recently, i41CX was updated on September 26, 2026 and PDFShare on June 4, 2026.

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