Comparison

i41CX vs RPN

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

RPN

This app is a faithful simulation of a rare 1974 financial calculator, offering all its original functions with enhanced features like more memory registers and a visual stack display. It's designed for users who appreciate vintage technology and need precise financial calculations.

Highlights
  • Photo-realistic vintage calculator design
  • Full HP-70 function simulation
  • Animated keys with sound
  • Enhanced stack and memory register view
  • Cut/copy/paste display value
  • Input parameter visual indicators
Features
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RPN-70 SD is a complete simulation of the financial hand-held calculator HP-70 from 1974. It handles loan amortization, saving plans, depreciation, and much more with ease. What users said: "Looks good, all functions you need. Love it!" "This is a beautiful emulation of a very rare HP financial calculator from 1974. Works just like the original but better! Faster, more accurate, with 10 more storage registers, and a popup window lets you see the contents of each stack, financial and storage register. Provides TVM4 functionality for compound interest as well as accumulated simple interest. A true work of art!" Features: • Photo-realistic look based on an existing device • Animated keys with click sound (adjustable volume) • All functions and operations of the HP-70 fully implemented • Correct wrong number entries by swiping across the display • Cut/copy/paste of display value • Double-tap display to view the stack and memory registers • Visual indicators keep track of input parameters entered • 10 non-volatile memory registers (not available in original HP-70) The HP-70 was discontinued after just one year. It is one of the rarest calculators, hard to find in any condition. NOTE: RPN-70 SD is a faithful simulation of a vintage HP-70 calculator, as has been verified against a real device using the examples in the Applications Cookbook section of the HP-70 manual. In certain cases, what may appear like a bug of the app is actually an idiosyncrasy of the HP-70. IMPORTANT: The HP-70 requires exactly three input parameters from the top-row keys, at least one of them being either "n" or "i". In other words, you can't use PMT, PV, and FV as input parameters simultaneously. A version for the iPhone named "RPN-70 HD" is also available. Short manual and sample calculations on the website: www.cuveesoft.ch

Screenshots

i41CX4 screens
RPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RPN at Free against i41CX's $7.99. RPN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). i41CX's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (45 vs 11). On rating, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for i41CX against 4.7 for RPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of i41CX's written reviews are positive against 100% of RPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i41CX ships an update every 5 weeks, RPN every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
i41CX versus RPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteri41CXRPN
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (45 ratings)4.7 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntonio LaganaCuVee Software

Customer experience

i41CX

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

RPN

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i41CX free?
i41CX costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is RPN free?
RPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, i41CX or RPN?
RPN is rated higher. i41CX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while RPN averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.
Do i41CX or RPN have ads?
Neither i41CX nor RPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i41CX or RPN?
i41CX ships an update every 5 weeks, and RPN every 7 months. Most recently, i41CX was updated on October 17, 2026 and RPN on October 4, 2026.

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