BVCalc vs TimecodeRPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BVCalc
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Calculate with confidence. BVCalc combines live-updating algebraic entry with an RPN stack that shows the full expression behind every value. Reuse past work with a tap, switch modes anytime, and audit every step. Why BVCalc • Live result as you type, so no need for a “=” key • Reuse expressions, not just values • Shared tape/stack with readable infix history • Switch between Algebraic ↔ RPN mid-calculation • Touch-friendly stack gestures (tap to swap/roll) • Basic & Scientific keyboards + external keyboard support • Long-press to edit any past step; copy/paste everywhere • Color-coded parentheses, themes, high-contrast mode • Memory for reusable snippets • No ads BVCalc makes partial-step workflows fast and reliable: what you see is the math you actually entered.
TimecodeRPN
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This is a RPN timecode calculator styled after the HP calculators of old.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TimecodeRPN at every 2 days against BVCalc's every 5 weeks. TimecodeRPN also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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
BVCalc costs $4.99 and TimecodeRPN $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BVCalc ships an update every 5 weeks, TimecodeRPN every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BVCalc | TimecodeRPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Best chart rank | — | #200 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brian Kenneth Vogel | Denis Leconte |
In-app purchases
BVCalc
No in-app purchases
TimecodeRPN
No in-app purchases
