Comparison

15C Pro Scientific Calculator vs Plus42

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

Head to head
About

15C Pro Scientific Calculator

This app emulates the HP 15C scientific calculator, offering advanced functions like complex numbers, matrix operations, numerical integration, and root finding. It provides the same capabilities as the original hardware with enhanced performance for your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Complex number support
  • Matrix operations
  • Numerical integration
  • Root finder
  • Programmable
  • RPN entry
  • Hyperbolic trig functions
Features
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15C scientific calculator is a high-end scientific programmable calculator for iPhone and iPod touch, which behaves exactly like, and supports all functions of HP 15C Scientific Calculator. "15C Scientific Calculator supports complex numbers, intense calculations, matrix operations, and many other features that I don't have room to list. " -- AppGratis.com "This is a terrific emulation of the venerable HP-15C calculator -- the best one I've found in the App Store (and believe me, I've tried the others). Works just like the original, and it comes with a wealth of help functions -- pressing the Help button reveals the original User Manual and Advanced Functions Handbook in PDF format, as well as manuals for a number of other HP calculators. And it's always as close as your phone. " -- from app store review "Does exactly what my HP15C does, and always with me in my pocket" -- David, Financial Analyst. Built with identical mathematics and algorithms, it gives you same capabilities and better performance. It can perform numerical integration and solve the roots of equations in addition to supporting complex numbers and matrix calculations. **** Features **** • Root finder • Numeric integration • Complex numbers • Matrix operations • Hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic trig functions • Probability (combinations and permutations) • Factorial, % change, and absolute value • Random number generator • RPN entry • Programmable • Option to disable/enable key click feedback sound • Automatically save/restore settings during app close/start • Click menu key to see more options. • More ... **** Support **** Feel free to contact us if you need any support by visiting www.vicinno.com or simply email us at support@vicinno.com. **** Stay tuned **** Like us: www.facebook.com/vicinno Follow us: www.twitter.com/vicinno

About

Plus42

This advanced scientific calculator simulates the HP-42S RPN calculator with enhanced features. It offers algebraic expressions, unit conversions, directory storage, a resizable display, financial functions, and 2D plotting capabilities.

Highlights
  • HP-42S RPN calculator simulation
  • Algebraic expressions
  • Attached units and conversions
  • Directory storage for programs/variables
  • Resizable 8-row, 22-column display
  • Time value of money and amortization
  • 2D function plotting with zoom and pan
Features
Currently charting
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Plus42 is an advanced scientific programmable calculator, based on Free42. Free42, in turn, is a complete re-implementation of the HP-42S scientific programmable RPN calculator, which was made from 1988 until 1995 by Hewlett-Packard. Free42 is a complete rewrite and contains no HP code whatsoever. Plus42 builds on Free42 and adds: Algebraic expressions modeled after those used on the HP-27S and HP-17B/19B; attached units and unit conversions modeled after those used on the HP-48/49/50 series; directories for more organized storage of programs and variables; a larger display, with 8 rows and 22 columns (131x64 pixels) by default, which the user may resize at will; time value of money and amortization schedules; and two-dimensional plotting of functions, with ability to zoom and pan, and find integrals and roots from points in the plot.

Screenshots

15C Pro Scientific Calculator4 screens
Plus424 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Plus42 at 4.9 against 15C Pro Scientific Calculator's 3.8. Plus42 also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (92% vs 68%). 15C Pro Scientific Calculator's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (281 vs 79). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

15C Pro Scientific Calculator costs $5.99 and Plus42 $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plus42 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 281 and 79 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of 15C Pro Scientific Calculator's written reviews are positive against 92% of Plus42's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

15C Pro Scientific Calculator ships an update every 3 months, Plus42 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
15C Pro Scientific Calculator versus Plus42: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter15C Pro Scientific CalculatorPlus42
Price$5.99 — better$9.99
Rating3.8 (281 ratings)4.9 (79 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings281 — better79
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#140 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVicinno Soft LLCThomas Okken

Customer experience

15C Pro Scientific Calculator

All ratings281 ratings
Positive70.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative25.6%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative27.6%

Plus42

All ratings79 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.1%

Bugs and requests

15C Pro Scientific Calculator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch with iOS 13+
  • Displays only half the calculator in portrait mode
  • Locking up when accessing the help screen

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add haptic feedback on key presses
  • Implement program storage and retrieval
  • Add support for latest iOS versions

Plus42

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

15C Pro Scientific Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

Plus42

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 15C Pro Scientific Calculator free?
15C Pro Scientific Calculator costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plus42 free?
Plus42 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 15C Pro Scientific Calculator or Plus42?
Plus42 is rated higher. 15C Pro Scientific Calculator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Plus42 averages 4.9 from 79 ratings.
Do 15C Pro Scientific Calculator or Plus42 have ads?
Neither 15C Pro Scientific Calculator nor Plus42 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 15C Pro Scientific Calculator or Plus42?
15C Pro Scientific Calculator ships an update every 3 months, and Plus42 every 8 days. Most recently, 15C Pro Scientific Calculator was updated on November 6, 2026 and Plus42 on November 7, 2026.

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