my41CX vs HP16C
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
my41CX
Experience the most accurate HP-41CX calculator emulation. This app provides full microcode-level emulation of the original NUT processor, ensuring 100% hardware-accurate behavior. It features a modern interface, expandable ROM modules, and built-in documentation for a classic yet contemporary user experience.
- True microcode emulation
- Modern user interface
- Expandable with ROM modules
- Built-in documentation
- 100% hardware-accurate behavior
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The most accurate HP-41CX emulator available. my41cx delivers full microcode-level emulation of the legendary NUT processor, reproducing every behavior of the original hardware with complete fidelity. Built and refined over three major releases, my41cx v3 combines the precision of real hardware emulation with a modern interface designed for daily use. Key Features: - True Microcode Emulation: Not a simulation—an actual NUT processor emulator running original microcode for 100% hardware-accurate behavior. - Modern Interface, Classic Soul: A completely redesigned UI built for today's devices while preserving the authentic feel of the original calculator. - Expandable with ROM Modules: Load external ROM modules to extend the system, just like the real HP-41CX. - Built-in Documentation: Access manuals and reference material directly within the app—no need to search for PDFs. Perfect for engineers, students, scientists, and anyone who appreciates the elegance of HP's finest programmable calculator. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: my41CX at 5.0 against HP16C's 4.3. HP16C's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. my41CX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HP16C asks for nothing beyond the download.
my41CX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
my41CX ships an update every 2 months, HP16C weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | my41CX | HP16C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 43.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miroslav Perovic | Michael Doornbos |
Customer experience
my41CX
HP16C
Bugs and requests
my41CX
Reported bugs
38 issues- Cannot enter anything via keyboard on Mac
- Locks up when running a program
- Crashes under IOS 13.2.3
- Application quits after touching screen
- Keys 'V' and 'W' inverted when ALPHA mode is switched on
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- GUI no longer accurate visual reproduction
- Incompatible with IOS 13.2
- Crashes systematically on hitting any key
- App closes after launch
- Not functional
- Unusable
- Crashes on startup
- App closes when touching keys
- Reverts to main screen when pressing buttons
- Flashes on screen and disappears
- Instant shutdown when trying to use it
- Shuts down as soon as screen is touched
- Shuts down when attempting to tap any key
- Crashes constantly after IOS update
- Closes the app as soon as you touch the screen
- Stopped working with iso 13.3
- Crashes as soon as I touch a key
- Broken on iOS 13.2
- Font for unshifted keys too small
- Functions faint and blurry
- Freezes when executing commands
- Low contrast
- No key feedback
- Unstable and crashes
- Slow performance
- Stopwatch function not real time
- Memory not reliably retained
- Loses all work
- Massive memory leaks
- Trashes program
- Incredibly slow
- Locks up
- Glitches while switching modes
Requested features
5 requests- Larger buttons
- Option for tactile/Haptic feedback for keys
- Option for beep sound
- Instructions for mod files
- Better Mac UI
HP16C
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
my41CX
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
- Unlock Full App$19.99
HP16C
No in-app purchases






