Comparison

URL Helper vs my16c

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

Head to head
About

URL Helper

Features
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Entering URLs isn't really fun. Most of the time only the domain name varies while the rest consists of standard parts with a lot of special characters which are error prone to enter. This application makes it easy and fast to enter even complex URLs correctly, especially for non HTTP protocols. It has separate fields for the protocol, subdomain, domain, top level domain, port, path and fragment part (#) of a URL.

About

my16c

This app emulates a legendary programmer's calculator from the 1980s, offering cycle-accurate performance and faithful reproduction of its features. It includes base conversions, bit manipulation, RPN, and programmability, with modern conveniences like iCloud sync and a dark interface.

Highlights
  • Cycle-accurate emulation
  • Full base conversion (HEX, DEC, OCT, BIN)
  • Bit operations
  • RPN entry
  • Programmable
  • Authentic LCD display
  • Word size control
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The programmer's calculator that defined an era — now in your pocket. my16C brings the legendary 16C Voyager series programmer's calculator back to life with cycle-accurate emulation running the original microcode. Every keystroke, every display flicker, every RPN operation — faithfully reproduced. WHY PROGRAMMERS LOVE THE 16C The 16C wasn't just a calculator — it was the essential tool for every serious programmer and computer engineer in the 1980s. Its unique combination of base conversions, bit manipulation, and RPN logic made it indispensable. Decades later, it remains unmatched. FEATURES • Cycle-accurate emulation — runs the original Voyager microcode, not a simulation • Full base conversion — HEX, DEC, OCT, and BIN at the press of a key • Bit operations — shifts, rotates, AND, OR, XOR, NOT, 1's and 2's complement • RPN entry — the efficient Reverse Polish Notation stack system • Programmable — write, store, and run programs just like the original • Authentic 7-segment LCD display with all original annunciators • Word size control (WSIZE) — work with 8, 16, 32, or 64-bit integers • Floating point mode for standard calculations • Unsigned and signed arithmetic modes BUILT FOR TODAY • iCloud sync — your calculator state follows you across devices • Native on iPhone and Mac — landscape optimized on iOS, resizable window on macOS • Full keyboard support on Mac — type numbers and operators directly • Dark interface faithful to the original Voyager design • Built-in Owner's Manual for quick reference TRY BEFORE YOU BUY my16C includes a free trial period so you can experience the full calculator before purchasing. A single one-time purchase unlocks the app forever — no subscriptions. Whether you're a software engineer debugging hex values, a retro computing enthusiast, or someone who remembers the original on their desk — my16C is the most authentic way to use the legendary 16C today.

Screenshots

URL Helper3 screens
my16c3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: my16c at Free against URL Helper's $4.99. my16c also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 19 months). URL Helper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). 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

my16c is free to download; URL Helper costs $4.99 up front. my16c sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. URL Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

URL Helper ships an update every 19 months, my16c every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
URL Helper versus my16c: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterURL Helpermy16c
Price$4.99Free — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPiet JonasMiroslav Perovic

In-app purchases

None

URL Helper

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

my16c

One-time1
  • Unlock Full App$9.99

Questions

Is URL Helper free?
URL Helper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is my16c free?
my16c is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do URL Helper or my16c have ads?
Neither URL Helper nor my16c shows ads.
Which is updated more often, URL Helper or my16c?
URL Helper ships an update every 19 months, and my16c every 5 days. Most recently, URL Helper was updated on October 3, 2026 and my16c on October 20, 2026.

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