Comparison

RF vs PROG_CALC

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

Head to head
About

RF

Features
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This tool works as an equation solver : you can choose the parameter (variable) to be computed, and fix the other parameters. It also supports multiple systems of units : American (US) and metric (SI). 1) Quarter Wave Antenna : you can compute the length of a quarter wave antenna or solve other parameters (frequency or wave length). 2) Path Loss in Free Space : you can compute the path loss in free space or solve other parameters (frequency, wave length, or distance). 3) VSWR & S11 : you can compute the voltage standing wave ratio or solve other parameters (modulus of reflection coefficient (linear or logarithmic), argument of reflection coefficient, real part of input impedance, imaginary part of input impedance). 4) Power Converter : you can convert the power between [dBm] or [W] units, and compute the tension [dBuV] (into 50 [ohms]). 5) Reflected & Delivered Power : you can compute the ratio of the delivered power to input power or solve other parameters (ratio of reflected power to input power, modulus of reflection coefficient, voltage standing wave ratio). 6) Microstrip Transmission Line : you can compute the characteristic impedance of a microstrip transmission line, or solve other parameters (relative permittivity, track’s thickness, distance from the track to the ground plane, or track’s width). 7) Stripline Transmission Line : you can compute the characteristic impedance of a stripline transmission line, or solve other parameters (relative permittivity, track’s thickness, distance from the track to one reference plane, or track’s width). Some remarks : -The microstrip solver is based on the IPC-D-317A design guidelines. -The stripline solver is based on the IPC-D-317A design guidelines.

About

PROG_CALC

This app offers a programmable calculator with two distinct modes for daily computing and advanced mathematical functions. It supports system conversions between binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal, and allows for variable storage and code sharing.

Highlights
  • Basic and advanced calculation modes
  • Syntax parser
  • Variable storage and editing
  • Binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal conversion
  • Built-in code examples
  • Code sharing via QR code or file
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The programming calculator provides two modes of operation. It has built-in basic operation functions, syntax parser, and supports a variety of application scenarios. 【Basic calculation】 Basic mode provides basic calculator functions for daily computing applications. 【Mathematical function】 Built-in rich mathematical functions, easy to implement basic calculations. 【Variable Storage】 Provides variable storage function, can store intermediate calculation results in basic mode, import and export with one key during application, and edit mode provides variable browsing function to easily grasp calculation results. 【System conversion】 Support binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal conversion to meet the computing needs of different platforms. 【Code Example】 With built-in code writing examples, you can easily learn computing methods and expand application scenarios. 【Code Sharing】 The code can be shared through a QR code or a file, and the application also supports reading files directly, or scanning a QR code, which can be written on a computer and applied on a mobile phone.

Screenshots

RF4 screens
PROG_CALC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PROG_CALC at Free against RF's $0.99. PROG_CALC also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

PROG_CALC is free to download; RF costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RF ships an update every 8 months, PROG_CALC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RF versus PROG_CALC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFPROG_CALC
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.013
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien Geissbuehler嘉欣 胡

In-app purchases

None

RF

No in-app purchases

None

PROG_CALC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RF free?
RF costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PROG_CALC free?
PROG_CALC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RF or PROG_CALC have ads?
Neither RF nor PROG_CALC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RF or PROG_CALC?
RF ships an update every 8 months, and PROG_CALC every 2 weeks. Most recently, RF was updated on October 26, 2026 and PROG_CALC on November 3, 2026.

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