Comparison

WP 31s vs Calc

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

Head to head
About

WP 31s

This app emulates a classic RPN scientific calculator, offering a rich function set for daily use with a simplified interface. It's based on the more complex WP 34s but is designed for easier operation.

Highlights
  • RPN scientific calculator emulation
  • Rich function set
  • Simplified, less cluttered keyboard
  • Based on WP 34s
  • Available on iOS
Features
Read full description

WP 31s is a classic RPN scientific calculator based on the powerful but more complex WP 34s. Now available on iOS too (see the support site for other emulators and for the real stuff). It is not programmable but has a rich function set for daily use and is easier to use, thanks to a less cluttered keyboard. A manual can be downloaded at http://sourceforge.net/projects/wp34s/files/doc/Manual_wp_31s_1_2q.pdf/download

About

Calc

Explore the inner workings of classic TI-59, TI-58, and TI-58C calculators. This tool offers cycle-accurate emulation, a debugger to inspect code and registers, and a functional paper tape printer recreation. Load and save programs using magnetic card emulation and state files.

Highlights
  • Cycle-accurate TMC0501 processor emulation
  • Integrated debugger for program and register inspection
  • Functional PC-100C paper tape printer recreation
  • Magnetic card reader for loading/saving programs
  • State file loading for instant machine configuration
  • Solid State Module support
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Calc-U-59 is a TI-59, TI-58, and TI-58C emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It runs the original ROM, so every program, module, and quirk works exactly as it did on the real hardware — with virtual magnetic cards, a PC-100C printer, all fourteen Solid State Software modules, and a CPU-level debugger for anyone who wants to look under the hood. CYCLE-ACCURATE EMULATION The TMC0501 processor is emulated at the cycle level, reproducing the exact behaviour of the original hardware — including the TI-58C's constant memory, preserved across restarts. The Master Library ROM and many more modules are included. INTEGRATED DEBUGGER Inspect program memory, data registers, CPU state, and internal SCOM registers live as the machine runs. Step through instructions one at a time, or let the emulator run and freeze it at any point. You can even run your own assembly programs! Available on iPad (landscape) and Mac. PAPER TAPE PRINTER A functional recreation of the PC-100C thermal printer with dot-matrix font rendering. Trace exactly what programs print and why. Copy output as plain text or as a high-resolution bitmap. MAGNETIC CARD READER Load and save programs and data registers as card files, stored on your device and synced via iCloud. Bring old listings back to life and run them under the debugger. STATE FILES Load .ti59 and .ti58(c) state files to instantly configure the machine with a program, registers, and flags — ideal for sharing reproducible scenarios or revisiting known machine states. SOLID STATE MODULES Select a Solid State Module and run programs from there. Whether you're bringing an old program back to life, running the Master Library modules, or exploring how these machines actually worked under the hood, Calc-U-59 gives you a faithful TI-59 in your pocket.

Screenshots

WP 31s1 screens
Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Calc at fortnightly against WP 31s's every 10 months. WP 31s's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for WP 31s against 5.0 for Calc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WP 31s has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WP 31s ships an update every 10 months, Calc fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WP 31s versus Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWP 31sCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPascal MeheutMartin Erzberger

Customer experience

WP 31s

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Calc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WP 31s

No in-app purchases

None

Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WP 31s free?
WP 31s is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calc free?
Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WP 31s or Calc?
Calc is rated higher. WP 31s averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Calc averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WP 31s or Calc have ads?
Neither WP 31s nor Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WP 31s or Calc?
WP 31s ships an update every 10 months, and Calc fortnightly. Most recently, WP 31s was updated on October 11, 2026 and Calc on September 30, 2026.

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