Comparison

RePNCalc vs BVCalc Lite

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

Head to head
About

RePNCalc

This utility app offers a Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) calculator experience for iOS devices. It features customizable key layouts via swipe gestures and long-press options for stack items. External keyboard support is also available.

Highlights
  • Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) input
  • Swipe gesture key layout customization
  • Long-press stack item options
  • External keyboard support
  • Full iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch support
Features
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Crunch your numbers with the rpn calculator that fits right along side every other iOS app! Don't get held back by the conventions of traditional, keyboarded calculators that can't update their buttons with new functions without the use of a shift key! Use technology from the future, like swipe gestures to change key layouts or touching and holding a stack item to get a popup granting a range of options. This calculator app uses the alternative method called "reverse polish notation" to provide input for calculations. For the curious, check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_Polish_notation for more information. You can now also use external keyboards for input, not just the buttons on screen. Purchasing the full version (in the app) unlocks full functionality. Included is basic functionality (+, -, x, and ÷) and complete support for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. It also runs well on Apple Silicon Macs with keyboard support!

About

BVCalc Lite

Features
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Calculate with confidence. BVCalc Lite 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. Upgrade to BVCalc to unlock • Unlimited history tape & memory (Lite supports up to 2 items in memory and 4 calculations in the history tape) • Additional color theme & settings • No helper popups on scientific keys • Full external-keyboard letter shortcuts Core features in Lite • Live result as you type — no “=” key • Reuse expressions from the tape/stack, 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; copy/paste; edit history • Color-coded parentheses, themes, high-contrast mode • Memory for reusable snippets • No ads BVCalc Lite makes partial-step workflows fast and reliable: what you see is the math you actually entered.

Screenshots

RePNCalc2 screens
BVCalc Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BVCalc Lite at none against RePNCalc's 1. BVCalc Lite also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). RePNCalc's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. RePNCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BVCalc Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RePNCalc ships an update every 9 months, BVCalc Lite every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RePNCalc versus BVCalc Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRePNCalcBVCalc Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael RedigBrian Kenneth Vogel

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RePNCalc

One-time1
  • Unlock Advanced Functions$0.99
None

BVCalc Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RePNCalc free?
RePNCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BVCalc Lite free?
BVCalc Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RePNCalc or BVCalc Lite have ads?
Neither RePNCalc nor BVCalc Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RePNCalc or BVCalc Lite?
RePNCalc ships an update every 9 months, and BVCalc Lite every 5 weeks. Most recently, RePNCalc was updated on June 11, 2026 and BVCalc Lite on September 14, 2026.

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