Comparison

CalCollections vs my59

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

Head to head
About

CalCollections

Features
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This app allows users to organise their calculators into collections. The app uses tailored options to register the calculators and as much information possible about them. With CalCollections you can have all your calculator collections in one place.

About

my59

Features
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Experience the power and authenticity of a classic programmable calculator from the late 1970s directly on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. my59 is not just a calculator app; it is a faithful, highly accurate emulator that brings a piece of computing history into the modern era. Whether you are an engineer, a student, a retro-computing enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the raw power of vintage programmable calculators, my59 delivers an authentic, uncompromised experience enhanced with the latest Apple ecosystem features. KEY FEATURES: Authentic Design & Feel: A meticulously crafted interface inspired by classic programmable calculators of the era, complete with a faithful keypad layout and display. Full Emulation: Supports the complete original instruction set, memory registers, and programming logic. Write and execute programs just as you would on the original hardware. Modern Workspace: Fully optimized for all screen sizes, including seamless portrait and landscape modes on iPad, and native support for Apple Silicon Macs. Built-in Documentation: Never get stuck. Full documentation, manuals, and quick references are integrated directly into the app for easy access. UNLOCK FULL POWER (Premium): my59 is free to download and try. Upgrading to Premium (available as a flexible subscription or a lifetime one-time purchase) unlocks the ultimate workstation: Complete Module Library: Get unrestricted access to all expansion packs and library modules. iCloud Sync: Keep your programs, memory state, and modules seamlessly synchronized across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Advanced Saving & Sharing: Save an unlimited number of custom programs and easily share them with other users. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This app is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Texas Instruments Inc. or any of its subsidiaries.

Screenshots

CalCollections4 screens
my594 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalCollections at none against my59's 3. CalCollections also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. my59 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CalCollections asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalCollections ships an update every 4 weeks, my59 every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
CalCollections versus my59: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalCollectionsmy59
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS18.4 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Calculator Store SLNEMiroslav Perovic

In-app purchases

None

CalCollections

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

my59

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Full App$19.99

Questions

Is CalCollections free?
CalCollections is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is my59 free?
my59 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CalCollections or my59 have ads?
Neither CalCollections nor my59 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CalCollections or my59?
CalCollections ships an update every 4 weeks, and my59 every 2 months. Most recently, CalCollections was updated on September 18, 2026 and my59 on September 18, 2026.

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