# Free42 vs Maculate

The clearest difference is price: Free42 at Free against Maculate's $4.99. Free42 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Free42 is free to download; Maculate costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Free42 | Maculate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free42/id337692629/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **283** | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Okken](https://appshunter.io/developer/337692632) | [Toastcat LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735951392) |

## What reviewers say

### Free42

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free42/id337692629)

This application is a faithful re-implementation of the HP-42S scientific calculator and its associated printer. It offers full functionality without requiring original HP ROM images and is an open-source project.

**Highlights:** HP-42S calculator simulation, HP-82240 printer simulation, Open source project, No HP ROM required, Complete rewrite

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faithful reproduction of HP42S
- 👍 Identical to physical calculator
- 👍 Runs all original programs
- 👍 Convenient to have on phone
- 👍 Haptic feedback on button presses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen not filling entire display on newer devices
- 🔇 Configurable key click sound missing
- 🔇 Lack of loud click sound feedback

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with Solver function
- Store and Recall functions not working properly

**Requested features**

- Display all registers (X, Y, Z, T, Last X) simultaneously
- Ability to share/transfer programs between devices
- Improved use of screen real estate on larger displays


### Maculate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maculate/id6738711535)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Free42 free?

Free42 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Maculate free?

Maculate costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Free42 or Maculate have ads?

Neither Free42 nor Maculate shows ads.

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