# iHP48

> The classic HP48 improved

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1549608953](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1549608953)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1549608953`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alexis Lorca
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (300 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9
- **Last updated:** 2024-11-17
- **First published:** 2021-01-25
- **Size:** 5.71 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ihp48/id1549608953)
- **Website:** [https://thinkchile.com/iHP48](https://thinkchile.com/iHP48)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://thinkchile.com/iHP48/privacy-policy](https://thinkchile.com/iHP48/privacy-policy)

## Description

iHP48 revives the legendary HP48 calculator as a free, improved emulator. It supports HP38, HP39, HP48, HP49, and HP50 models, delivering the classic calculator experience with a modern interface and broad compatibility.

Explore a rich library of Calculator Packages, Skins, ROMs, and utilities like Meta Kernel and QPI. It also offers internal File Manager, object handling, and easy file management across devices, all without hidden costs.

## Rankings

- #89,488 — Overall

## Review summary

The iHP48 app is praised as a faithful HP-48 emulator with strong nostalgia value and daily usability. Users appreciate easy customization, ROM/skin options, and its portability for on‑the‑go work. However, stability and input reliability are recurring concerns, with frequent crashes, slowdowns post‑iOS 18, display issues on some devices, and keystroke/mapping problems. Overall, it’s among the best HP-48 emulators on iOS, but stability improvements and input reliability are needed.

### Pros

- Faithful HP-48 parity (look, feel, and functionality) with authentic hardware emulation across skins.
- Nostalgic appeal combined with daily usability; fast and practical compared to other calculator apps.
- Extensive customization and ROM/skin support enabling easy loading of configurations and apps.
- Portable on iPhone/iPad, letting users work on the go without the physical calculator.

### Cons

- Frequent, random crashes and freezes; stability is a major concern across devices.
- Performance slowdowns after iOS 18 update, with typing lag and missed keystrokes.
- Display issues on some devices (blank screens or no display) hindering use.
- Input reliability problems (keystrokes occasionally missed; keyboard mapping limited on MacOS).

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