Comparison

Ampère Mobile vs iHP48

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

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About

Ampère Mobile

This app provides essential tools for electricians and designers to calculate and verify electrical plant dimensions. It allows for immediate on-site evaluation and control of design data, including cable sizing, voltage drop, and temperature.

Highlights
  • Project calculation for current, cable sizing, voltage drop, and temperature
  • Support for low and medium voltage installations
  • Multiple international installation standards
  • Open, view, and edit electrical plant design files
  • On-site verification and photo storage
  • Real-time comment editing and sharing
Features
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App required for installers, designers and electricians, who wish to have at hand all the tools necessary for a correct dimensioning and verification of the electrical plant. Now you have all the design data available in the places where you need an immediate evaluation and control. There are two tools: 1) Project calculation Allows a fast calculation of the current absorbed by a load in low and medium voltage, the dimensioning of the electric cable, the verification of the voltage drop and of the working temperature of the cable. The App provides the freedom to set any voltage and frequency (50-60 Hz, DC) power supply, the load type (three-phase, single phase), the power factor and the ambient temperature. There are multiple International low voltage installation tables (CEI 64-8, IEC 60364, NF C 15-100, BS 7671, UNE 20460, NBR 5410) and as many for medium voltage. 2) Projects The design file of an electrical plant created by the program Ampere of Electro Graphics can be sent directly to your mobile device via email attachment or by copying the files on the device. Projects can be opened, viewed and edited on the device and then transferred to the computer with the same tools, and then proceed to upgrade the project using the "Update from Ampere Mobile". You can then work directly on the 'field' with your project Ampere, run verifications on sight, shooting and storing pictures for each unit, edit useful comments to be reviewed calmly in the office or to send to your colleagues in real time. The installer can use the app to share with you the project itself, promptly reporting any problems that may arise during the implementation phase of the electrical plant, and thus receive immediately any reviews. The application does not need internet connection.

About

iHP48

This app brings the powerful HP48 calculator experience to your mobile device. It offers enhanced performance, seamless file management, and a customizable interface with support for various HP calculator models. Enjoy a familiar and convenient calculator solution without needing extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Supports HP38, HP39, HP48, HP49, HP50 calculators
  • Haptic feedback and customizable zoom options
  • Seamless file transfer via iTunes and Files app
  • Cloud storage integration (iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox)
  • Object saving/loading and copy/paste functionality
  • Access to calculator packages, skins, and ROMs
  • Internal file manager and extensible settings
Features
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Introducing iHP48 - Your Ultimate Calculator Companion iHP48 emerges from the necessity to revive the unparalleled calculator experience cherished by university students and engineers across various disciplines. Reviving the legacy of the original calculator, iHP48 delivers enhanced performance without the burden of carrying an additional device in your bag. Experience the simplicity and convenience of having the powerful HP48 at your fingertips once again. Key Features: Wide Compatibility: iHP48 supports HP38, HP39, HP48, HP49, and HP50 calculators. Easily configure your preferred calculator with the Fetch options. Enhanced User Experience: Enjoy Haptic feedback on keypress and customizable haptic styles via Settings. Zoom options tailored to your iPhone and preferences, including a new lift zoom for XS devices. Seamless File Management: Transfer files effortlessly from your computer using iTunes on both PC's and MacOS. Access iHP48 files directly from your device using the Files app and share them with any compatible iOS app. Copy files to and from your favorite cloud providers supported by the Files app, such as iCloud Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. Convenient Object Handling: Save or Load objects to/from your device using Files, ensuring your favorite .lib is readily available on your iHP48 stack. Copy and Paste supported objects seamlessly between iOS and the iHP48 Stack. Comprehensive Library: Access a rich library of Calculator Packages, Skin Collections, ROM's, and useful libraries like Meta Kernel and QPI. Intuitive Interface: Benefit from an internal File Manager for simplified file management and an extensible Settings administration accessible directly from the Settings app or via a shortcut from the iHP48 menu. Customizable Experience: Save your current calculator configuration for easy access. Explore special features embedded in various skins, including screen swipes, sounds, and orientation options. No Hidden Costs: iHP48 is completely free, devoid of any enterprise, professional, plus, or ultimate versions. There are no hidden features or payments required. We greatly appreciate any support you offer as we continue to enhance and refine iHP48. For additional information, visit https://www.thinkchile.com/iHP48. Experience the power of the legendary HP48, reinvented for the modern era with iHP48.

Screenshots

Ampère Mobile4 screens
iHP484 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iHP48 at 88% against Ampère Mobile's 25%. iHP48 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (302 vs 1). Ampère Mobile's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ampère Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHP48 has 302 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Ampère Mobile's written reviews are positive against 88% of iHP48's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ampère Mobile ships an update every 11 months, iHP48 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ampère Mobile versus iHP48: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmpère MobileiHP48
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (302 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews88.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1302 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElectro Graphics SrlAlexis Lorca

Customer experience

Ampère Mobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

iHP48

All ratings270 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.7%

Bugs and requests

Ampère Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

iHP48

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Inability to save state across sessions
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to disable haptic feedback
  • Support for HP50G emulation
  • Improved keyboard mapping and arrow key functionality

In-app purchases

None

Ampère Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

iHP48

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ampère Mobile free?
Ampère Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iHP48 free?
iHP48 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ampère Mobile or iHP48?
Ampère Mobile is rated higher. Ampère Mobile averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iHP48 averages 4.6 from 302 ratings.
Do Ampère Mobile or iHP48 have ads?
Neither Ampère Mobile nor iHP48 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ampère Mobile or iHP48?
Ampère Mobile ships an update every 11 months, and iHP48 monthly. Most recently, Ampère Mobile was updated on October 9, 2026 and iHP48 on October 24, 2026.

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