Comparison

PiCalculator! vs my16c

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

Head to head
About

PiCalculator!

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Do you love Pi, the most famous irrational number in mathematics? Do you want to challenge your smartphone and see how many digits of Pi it can compute? Do you want to learn more about the history and applications of Pi? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then PiCalculator is the app for you! PiCalculator is a fun and educational app that lets you calculate Pi with your smartphone. You can choose how many digits of Pi you want to compute, and watch as your smartphone works hard to find them. You can also see the progress and speed of the calculation, and compare it with other devices. You can also share your results and achievements with your friends on social media.

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 โ€” 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 โ€” faithfully reproduced. WHY PROGRAMMERS LOVE THE 16C The 16C wasn't just a calculator โ€” 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 โ€ข Cycle-accurate emulation โ€” runs the original Voyager microcode, not a simulation โ€ข Full base conversion โ€” HEX, DEC, OCT, and BIN at the press of a key โ€ข Bit operations โ€” shifts, rotates, AND, OR, XOR, NOT, 1's and 2's complement โ€ข RPN entry โ€” the efficient Reverse Polish Notation stack system โ€ข Programmable โ€” write, store, and run programs just like the original โ€ข Authentic 7-segment LCD display with all original annunciators โ€ข Word size control (WSIZE) โ€” work with 8, 16, 32, or 64-bit integers โ€ข Floating point mode for standard calculations โ€ข Unsigned and signed arithmetic modes BUILT FOR TODAY โ€ข iCloud sync โ€” your calculator state follows you across devices โ€ข Native on iPhone and Mac โ€” landscape optimized on iOS, resizable window on macOS โ€ข Full keyboard support on Mac โ€” type numbers and operators directly โ€ข Dark interface faithful to the original Voyager design โ€ข 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 โ€” no subscriptions. Whether you're a software engineer debugging hex values, a retro computing enthusiast, or someone who remembers the original on their desk โ€” my16C is the most authentic way to use the legendary 16C today.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PiCalculator! at none against my16c's 1. my16c's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. my16c sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PiCalculator! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
PiCalculator! versus my16c: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiCalculator!my16c
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyโ€”Fortnightly
Adsโ€”No
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Monetizationโ€”Free with in-app purchases
Devicesโ€”iPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolo CampariMiroslav Perovic

In-app purchases

None

PiCalculator!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

my16c

One-time1
  • Unlock Full App$9.99

Questions

Is PiCalculator! free?
PiCalculator! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is my16c free?
my16c is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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