Comparison

HP16C vs my15c

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

Head to head
About

HP16C

This app faithfully recreates the legendary HP 16C Computer Scientist calculator, offering advanced hex arithmetic, bit manipulation, and base conversion. It features RPN, keystroke programming, and modern enhancements like a two-line display and haptic feedback.

Highlights
  • Full RPN calculator
  • Integer arithmetic (HEX, DEC, OCT, BIN)
  • Configurable word size (1-64 bits)
  • Complete bit operations
  • Keystroke programming
  • Two-line display
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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A faithful recreation of the legendary HP 16C Computer Scientist calculator for iPhone, with a few modern upgrades. If you've ever needed to perform hex arithmetic, bit manipulation, or base conversion on your phone and been frustrated by the available options, this is for you. RPN-16C gives you the full power of the original HP 16C in your pocket. WHAT IT DOES - Full RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) calculator - Integer arithmetic in HEX, DEC, OCT, and BIN - Configurable word size from 1 to 64 bits - Unsigned, one's complement, and two's complement modes - Complete bit operations: shift, rotate, rotate through carry, AND, OR, XOR, NOT, mask, bit set/clear/test, count bits, left justify - Float mode with configurable precision (FLOAT 0-9) - Keystroke programming with labels, subroutines, loops, and conditionals - Storage registers with direct and indirect addressing - Programs can be imported from text (long-press the display to paste) ENHANCEMENTS OVER THE ORIGINAL - Two-line display: see both X and Y registers at once. No more guessing what's on the stack. - Wider LCD: displays all 32 bits in binary without scrolling. The original could only show 8 at a time. - Haptic feedback on every key press - State persistence: pick up right where you left off - SHOW function to peek at values in other bases FAIR WARNING This is a quirky calculator. It uses Reverse Polish Notation, has no equals key, and expects you to know what two's complement means. If you're looking for a simple calculator, this is not it. If you've ever wished you could do a bitwise rotate through carry on your phone, welcome home. DESIGNED FOR PROGRAMMERS The key layout matches the physical HP 16C exactly, including the f (gold) and g (blue) shift labels. If you know the original, you already know this one. The original HP 16C Owner's Handbook is freely available on the Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/hp-16c_handbook

About

my15c

Features
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my15C is a faithful emulation of the classic 15C — the legendary RPN scientific programmable calculator, running the original Voyager-series microcode ROM, cycle-accurate. Built for engineers, scientists, and RPN enthusiasts who want the real thing in their pocket — not just a look-alike. FEATURES • Authentic 15C ROM emulation — same logic, same quirks as the original 1982 hardware • Full RPN entry with a 4-level stack • Complex number arithmetic • Matrix operations • Numerical integration (∫f(x)) • Root solving (SOLVE) • Full programmability — write, edit, and run your own programs • Continuous memory with iCloud sync across your devices • Authentic 7-segment LCD display and keyboard layout • Landscape-optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Screenshots

HP16C4 screens
my15c4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HP16C at none against my15c's 1. HP16C also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). my15c's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads and device support 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. my15c sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HP16C asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HP16C ships an update every 8 days, my15c every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
HP16C versus my15c: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHP16Cmy15c
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael DoornbosMiroslav Perovic

In-app purchases

None

HP16C

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

my15c

One-time1
  • Unlock Full App$9.99

Questions

Is HP16C free?
HP16C is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is my15c free?
my15c is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HP16C or my15c have ads?
Neither HP16C nor my15c shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HP16C or my15c?
HP16C ships an update every 8 days, and my15c every 2 days. Most recently, HP16C was updated on September 21, 2026 and my15c on September 14, 2026.

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