Retro 15C Hack 1.1 + Redeem Codes

Good news: This app is still supported. With no updates (until now) since its original release in 2012, combined with that horrible splash screen iOS 10 slapped on it, that the app was no longer supported, I was a bit worried about the future of what has been my favorite calculator app. With this update, that fear goes away.

The only flaw in this emulation is that the 15C emulator loses ALL data and programming if the app is exited by double-clicking the home key. I can think of NOTHING else wrong with this app.

I am a bit concerned that (one) the name is changed to "Retro 15C," something about iTunes not allowing the word "free" in the name of an app. And (two), I am disappointed by the removal of "HP" in the "HP 15C" logo at the top right of the calculator. Likely, another problem either with iTunes or HP itself. Not a big issue, but I did really like the appearance of the original app, which was pretty much a photograph of a real 15C.

ONE RECOMMENDATION, perhaps off-point, but the HP 15C was one of a pair of must-have calculators, the other being the HP 12C, essentially a financial version of the HP 15C. This would be the perfect complement of perhaps the two most useful and friendly calculators ever manufactured.

Even to this day, I have both calculators. I love this 15C emulation. Wish I had a decent 12C emulation.

I grew up using HP calculators. Used an HP-45 for many years, then got a 15C for work. Still works great. Only changed the batteries twice since I got it in 1984.

This little gem is absolutely wonderful to have on my phone. It gets used at work and home. RPN is so much faster and efficient for me. It's great to have a calculator like this with me all the time.

Thank you for updating it to work with the new iOS. I was wondering what l would do if it didn't work anymore.

I am a long time HP owner (48Sx, 48Gx, 48gii, 33s, & 35s) and user as an engineer in the structural field.
Two issues with this app that i’ve found:
1. I always write programs to do calculations and conversions. Sadly, this app clears the program memory every time the app is closed. If you must use programs then maybe the HP app is better choice). (Minus one star)
2. The HMS (hour/min/sec) conversion has a bug where it does not calculate the correct value. Do do not trust that. (Minus one star)
Otherwise this is a great emulator in general and I use it often when I do not have my HP-35s in hand. It is my favorite RPN app.

Sad news is HP is no longer developing new calculators and seems to have stopped production too. This was very sad to hear for those of us who love RPN and Hp.
Good news is there is a company in Switzerland (Swissmicros) that is making their version of many HP models including a DM15L emulator of the 15c but with new hardware and better display. They even make a credit card sized mini version. They are pricey, but from the reviews they are build like the old HP calcs, made to last.

First off this app is great. Perfect emulation of the 15C and on modern iPhones it’s actually faster than a real 15C. But there is one significant issue. It does not play nice on newer iPhones that don’t have a Home button. Specifically, once the app is running, there is no way to go back to Home screen or turn off the app. On an i13, the up swipe does not work. You have to press the side button then swipe to a notification to get out of the app. Real PITA. Please fix this.

I’d give 5 stars but since this problem is significant, I’m only giving 3.

I lost my 15C while working overseas. When I tried to replace it, I was heartbroken to see how my old favorite had become collectible and was going to be very expensive to replace.

I’ve been stumbling around trying to use a normal calculator, pushing buttons in the wrong order! This app is a godsend and will be my go-to calculator from now on.

I hope it keeps update with os changes.

It feels so natural going back to RPN. I Started with a HP-35. But I am afraid I am going to not be able to use it since I up graded from a 7 plus to a iPhone 11. It seems that the app doesn’t understand the swipe up motion to turn it off, I have to completely reboot the iPhone to get the app off the screen. I hope this is fixable as I will truly miss it.

I first started with my first RPN calculator when I worked in electrical engineering in the eighties with my HP15C. I used it very extensively, writing time saving programs for my job. (Also, the approximately $90 or so purchase price at the time, with a young family really hurt!)

With my history of loving the HP15C, it pains me to write a poor review.

This app does not have key clicks, so it’s difficult to know if you pressed a key without feedback.

Checking the developer’s website, I can see that this developer has a true love for RPN & HP calculators. However, my main reason for a two star review is the lack of support for this product. The last version was four years ago!

There is a GREAT RPN APP, the FREE42. It is supported with recent updates on all devices & computers. I love it, please check it out.

I love my HP15C. I bought it used almost 40 years ago and still use it today. Conversely, every calculator app I’ve tried I’ve hated. I would rather toss my phone aside and grab my physical 15C. Now I no longer have to. I now have a 15C with me wherever I go. Thank you Greg!

A dream come true. I Became hooked on this calculator in the 80’s. The original survived many years but finally died a hero’s death after a million million calculations. I’ve been lost since trying to use regular calculators until today.
I’ve been reborn!! Thank you Thank you Thank you. Once you learn RPN you can never go back.🤓

Using the 11 and 15c plus the excreble 12c, provides ease of mind during chain log calcs to divine output voltages in the dark. My fingers know where to go so I’m more confident in my results. Checking known old calcs reveals no errors so far - many thanks for this. Glad I kept my manuals. WT