Comparison

Calculator SC vs TimecodeRPN

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

Head to head
About

Calculator SC

This app provides a multi-functional calculator with a familiar interface. It includes scientific, unit conversion, and logic calculation modes, along with extensive mathematical functions and constants. Calculations can be shared across modes, and it supports copy-paste functionality.

Highlights
  • Scientific calculator mode
  • Unit converter and calculator
  • Logic calculator (n-base conversion)
  • Algebraic logic and calculation priority
  • Variables and memories
  • Complex number calculations
  • Unit and currency converter
Features
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The SC-323PU is a multi functional calculator. It is designed in a way, that it simulates the visual and operational aspects of a true pocket calculator, such that the user will be immediately familiar with its interface. A complete operation manual is included within the App. The SC-323PU offers the following calculator modes for different tasks: - SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR - UNIT CONVERTER and UNIT CALCULATOR - LOGIC CALCULATOR (n-base conversion) • Full operating instructions are included in the App (visible when device is in landscape orientation). • All modes share the same memory contents, and calculation value, so that the different calculator modes can be used in one calculation task. • Pasteboard support (copy and paste) • Algebraic logic for calculation entry. • Priority of calculations according to a given mathematical formula. • 30 levels of parentheses or pending operations. • Variables and memories to store values and use in calculations. • Floating decimal point calculations with 20 digits mantissa and 2 digits exponent. • Calculations: Four arithmetic calculations, constant calculation, memory calculations, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions, conversion of angles and time, reciprocals, square roots and cubic roots, X-th roots of Y, squares and powers, logarithmic and exponential functions, factorials, permutations, combinations, conversions of coordinates. • AER (Algebraic Expression Reserve) for repetitive calculations of expressions and formulas. • Complex number calculations. • Different display modes selectable: floating point decimal, fixed point decimal, scientific notation and engineering notation. • DEG/RAD/GRAD selector key. • Fraction calculations. • Time calculations. • Frame rate calculations. • 47 physical constants. • Unit converter and currency converter. • Calculations with mixed units. • The calculator is shipped with 84 physical units and 16 SI prefixes predefined. • Exchange rate of currency units will be updated automatically from internet. • Additional units can be defined by user. • Single and two lines view modes optimized for different conversion tasks. • Conversions between 4 base systems HEX, DEC, OCT, BIN. • Boolean operations AND, OR, XOR, NOT, bit shift operations. • Conversion from “little endian” to “big endian” format and vice versa. • Handling of 8, 16, 32 and 64 bit signed and unsigned numbers including overflow calculations. Also on your Apple Watch! You can do basic calculations, tip calculations, unit and currency conversions and even scientific calculations directly on your wrist. Designed with large keys for best usability on the small screen.

About

TimecodeRPN

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This is a RPN timecode calculator styled after the HP calculators of old.

Screenshots

Calculator SC4 screens
TimecodeRPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimecodeRPN at every 2 days against Calculator SC's every 5 months. TimecodeRPN also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99). Calculator SC's advantage is device support (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Calculator SC costs $3.99 and TimecodeRPN $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator SC ships an update every 5 months, TimecodeRPN every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Calculator SC versus TimecodeRPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator SCTimecodeRPN
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas ÖllingerDenis Leconte

In-app purchases

None

Calculator SC

No in-app purchases

None

TimecodeRPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator SC free?
Calculator SC costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimecodeRPN free?
TimecodeRPN costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calculator SC or TimecodeRPN have ads?
Neither Calculator SC nor TimecodeRPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calculator SC or TimecodeRPN?
Calculator SC ships an update every 5 months, and TimecodeRPN every 2 days. Most recently, Calculator SC was updated on September 26, 2026 and TimecodeRPN on September 13, 2026.

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