CalCollections vs my57
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
CalCollections
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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.
my57
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Relive the classic 1977 Programmable 57 pocket calculator ā faithfully recreated for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. my57 is a cycle-accurate emulator running the same ROM microcode as the original hardware. Every function, every keystroke, and every quirk ā including its number formatting and error-blinking display ā is reproduced exactly, not reimplemented. AUTHENTIC HARDWARE ⢠12-digit red LED display with a diffuser-glass texture and optional LED Glow ⢠Real Speed mode runs at the original ~5,000 cycles/second, or switch to Turbo for instant results ⢠Two documented factory ROM revisions (rev0/rev1) to choose from ⢠Algebraic Operating System (AOS) entry, exactly like the original FULL PROGRAMMING SUPPORT ⢠50 program steps with LRN (Learn) mode ⢠8 addressable memory registers ⢠GTO, subroutines (SBR), conditional branches (x=t, xā„t), and Dsz counting loops ⢠Scientific notation, trigonometric functions, logarithms, and statistics (mean, variance, standard deviation) BEYOND THE ORIGINAL ⢠Program & Memory panel ā see every step's code and mnemonic, edit registers directly, insert/delete steps with undo ⢠Saved program library ā save, rename, and organize your programs ⢠Share programs as .my57 files via Mail, Messages, AirDrop, or any app ⢠iCloud Sync keeps your programs, registers, and library current across every device BUILT-IN USER'S GUIDE A complete guide is right inside the app ā covering the interface for newcomers, plus a full programming tutorial with worked examples (loops, subroutines, factorials, linear regression, and more) for anyone who wants to actually learn to program it. DESIGNED FOR EVERY DEVICE ⢠iPhone: portrait, full-screen ⢠iPad: side-by-side program panel in landscape ⢠Mac: resizable window with full physical keyboard support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalCollections at none against my57's 1. CalCollections also leads on iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. my57 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CalCollections asks for nothing beyond the download.
CalCollections ships an update every 4 weeks, my57 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CalCollections | my57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 ā better | 26.5 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Calculator Store SLNE | Miroslav Perovic |
In-app purchases
CalCollections
No in-app purchases
my57
- Full Version$4.99









