Ba Ii Plus Financial Calc App Reviews

Does not compute annuities correctly. I tried downloading many times. I want a refund.

Have used ti ba calculators since they existed. This app does not give correct results. Have been waiting for an update for approximately two years now to fix, but no update forthcoming. Don’t waste your time with the current app.

This is my go to for any finance calculation and I wish I could use it anytime for basic calculations. As I use my iPad so very much (Pro 12.9”) I have to use something else without the ability for it to be used in landscape mode. Please Please Please, add landscape AND the ability to open this side by side/hide. I will change this review to 5 stars if that happens, but until then, for the price, this should be embarrassing that these two capabilities have never been addressed.

Do not purchase this calculator. I just got a terrible score on an assignment because the calculator computes annuities incorrectly. I even went and worked a problem where I had each figure in the equation and the answer in the book. Punching in the exact numbers and keys gave me a wildly incorrect answer when valuing annuities. For example, I tried to solve for the present value of 3 year, $500 annuity at 10% interest. So I punch 3, N, then 10, I/Y, then 500, PMT, and then push CPT, PV. The answer should be -1,243.43. The answer the app offers is 27,199,199.22!?!?! Huge waste of $14.99. Do not buy!!!

I find it can only display vertically but not horizontally on screen. It is useless in term of education purpose since the students can’t read sideways on screen.

Clearing multiple times still doesn’t reset the functions properly. Calculating known equations consistently brings up incorrect calculations. You have to go through the entire reset function every equation to ensure you get the correct answer. The reliability of this is extremely poor. For the price, you are better off getting a real calculator or downloading a different app for the assurance that you will actually get the correct calculations. Very disappointed

For $15 this should support split view. I can't recommend this.

I purchased the app today and cannot calculate a mortgage payment on it. Sorry sorry application that does not work, stop and do NOT spend a single penny on this. I have been seeking a refund and not response from Anyone at all. Stop!!!

NF function does not work

I got this app because I thought that it could do fractions like the original. But I guess it does not. Why didn't any one write that down. Needs and upgrade bad. Like now.

This is a fine app but there should be a manual built in like HP has with the 12c. Really. Otherwise I would give it 5 stars.

The app is not meant for iPhone 4 kinda pixilated

Had a BA II in Grad School. Great that my favorite calc is loaded on my iPhone now.

Needs an update ....

I have the actual calculator since 9 years ago. But having it on my Iphone as well as help me to use only one device for calculating purposes. It's absolutly very practical!!!!! Ramon from Puerto Rico

It lacks 10 decimal places support goes only to 9

The app is very functional for what I need immediately, but it would be nice to include a manual or a help process that will clue me in to other functions the calculator is capable of performing, so I can make better decisions in other areas.

Seriously where are the updates. The application does work. But it has some lag to it. The normal calc runs so much faster. Common TI you guys need to push some updates here. Your stock is doing decent so please push out updates and be regular on it. Thanks

I am an MBA grad so I am very glad this calculator is now available. It works just like the real BA and is much better than the standard iPhone scientific calculator. Wish it had landscape however and was updated with the BA Plus features. I have no problem loading like one review said…comes up in 2 seconds max.

I've had this app since inception and could not be happier with it in terms of the value it provides for the cost. A must have for any BA-II Plus user! It is the full functioning version of the traditional calculator, just mobile, way cheaper than its counterpart, and much slower upon initial startup (See suggestions below). As noted in other reviews, all negative reviews regarding calculation errors do not apply and were results of calculator settings, just as preferences are set on the traditional calculator. SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE: 1) Eliminate time it takes to load calculator upon start-up. This delay keeps me using the standard preloaded iPhone calculator as my primary go-to calculator, then I end up toggling between the two depending on what functions I need. Annoying, but it's clearly a robust app so hopefully this will improve over time as iPhone continues to upgrade their processors. 2) Offer the option (in iPhone General Settings) for users to have a simplified calculator to open as the default upon start-up for use as a "quick calculator", similar in look and operation to the standard iPhone calculator but that switches to BA II Plus with the tap of one (easy to find) button. To avoid making any changes to the calculator inconsistent with the original, I'd propose tapping on the numbers display to return to simple calculation mode since it is a non functioning area if the screen. Also, return to the current screen it's open in multi tasking. This way users could benefit from the larger buttons and less screen clutter, and ultimately so I would finally be able to quit having 2 of 20 apps on my home screen doing the same thing. Note: This would be a welcomed feature ONLY IF this addition was a user preference setting the could be turned on if desired. 3) Offer the BA II Plus Professional in the App Store and offer existing users the ability to purchase as an in-app upgrade (a feature that could be found in the quick calculator suggested above so no new buttons would appear on the calculator that would alter it's replication from the BA II Plus. No one wants to see any buttons that shouldn't be there.) Thanks!

Love you guys ! thanks for the amazing app , i saved a lot $$ by buying this app :D

This is a great calculator app from TI that says exactly what it does: it represents the TI BA II Plus which is used within the business and finance field everyday. As a CFA candidate this is an invaluable tool when it isn't feasible to carry your own stand alone calculator and you want to run through some practice problems. It's also a great tool for Mortgage Banker/Loan Officers who prefer TI's design over HP's products. The app works well and fast. It is accurate and was tested through problems from CFA course work with both this app and the real life counterpart. It starts quickly. And that's pretty much it. Enjoy.

The calculator itself is very good but needs a landscape mode. Lacking landscape mode is keeping this from 5 stars

Errors in calculations. Waste of money !

I love how the interface is identical to the physical calculator. Easy to follow along with instructions for my class. It would be great if TI could make the same kind of interface app with their scientific calculator also!

This app since the recent update is not clear in my IPad. I bought it for my personal use now is not clear at all. Now I'm going to ask Apple for credit for this app, it since that TI is going to fix the problems that it has. I saw the comments for this app from all the reading no one is happy. Is time to ask for credit.

I don't need precision to 9 decimals because I'm not sending man to the moon using my iPhone. I don't mind the couple seconds that the screen takes to load because my job doesn't require me to load and close this app constantly all day long. It is expensive for an iPhone app, but way less so than buying the actual calculator. That is a great value; after all we aren't buying Angry Birds here! It is a financial calculator!! As such it simply and easily illustrates financial scenarios. Those change constantly in real life, so as long as its close enough I don't understand all the crazy reviews freaking out about the values being off by a ten-thousandth or whatever. If you are going to write a contract with legally binding numbers go get the real calculator, or buy industrial strength software and stop crying about this really fine looking (pixelation and blurry - seriously?) and fine working application that is way easier to have at a meeting away from the office than the big real calculator!

What is taking so long?!? Fix the small numbers and s****** up display.

At this point if I could give it no stars I would! Worked great until the latest update and it's been long enough now it should be fixed.

How do I stop it from rounding!

This app is immensely helpful in teaching finance principles (TVM, capital budgeting). Please consider developing an HD version. For demonstration purposes, an iPad with an overhead camera is much more conducive to lecturing than the USB educator app.

Thanks for the update. Please make a BA II plus pro app for iOS , I would like pay $20 for that app, thanks.

Ever since I installed iOS 8 on my iPad the buttons suddenly became small and the number display litterally looks like it is cracked. Don't know if this is a bug in the applet or not. Upgrading to iOS 8.02 did not help. Very strange. Otherwise, this is a fantastic app. Great value for money.

I bought the 12C when it first came out in 1981 because I was a Real Estate Broker. I broke or lost at least three of them. I still have a broken one. I switched to TI 59 ($300) because of my accounting degree. Found the programming easier than RPN for a non science major. As a RE Broker, the TI BA II had everything I needed for TVM so I sold the TI-59 in favor of the TI BA II. Features that I like: uneven cash flow, IRR, begin/end of month. I've bought, used, broke or lost at least 6 BA II Calculators. I still have 2, including one that works. But I don't need it now because this app does everything the hardware calculator does and it's always on my iPhone 3GS.

Updated.. Too late though

I use a keyboard case for my ipad which require me to position my ipad in a horizontal orientation. The app does not rotate in response. I would expect a $15 app like this one to at least have that most basic feature. I downloaded another app for just $5 which does the exact same thing and DOES rotate. Fix this issue.

This iPad version of the TI BA II Plus is just as good and accurate as the handheld version. I read all of the posted reviews, but couldn't believe that the ap had the problems and glitches described. I suspected that the reviewers just didn't know how to work the sophisticated tool. All of the features about which previous reviewers complained are simply the result of not knowing how to use the calculator. Amortization works fine, payments are computed correctly when the proper number of payments per year is entered. I suggest that the operating manual be made available to those who can't work this valuable tool. I am very happy to have this ap on my iPad.

Thank you for developing an iPhone/iPad app of your calculator... It's much more convenient then carrying a calculator around in addition to everything else...

Looks HORRIBLE now that I've upgraded to IOS 8 on the iPad. You need to update this.

Just like my real one!

I liked this app but it needs to be updated to support landscape mode. I also have the HP12c and it has the landscape mode. The app icon has to much going on. You should consider just putting your logo and make it more simple so it is easier to recognize.

This app works just like my real ti baii plus calculator, and i have used it frequently when i don't have my standalone on hand at the ready. However, this app has one bug and it's a major drawback for me. I am a mortgage loan officer and I have the need to use a financial calculator on-the-fly. I'm using the app on an iPhone 4S with the latest iOS update as of Jan 2, 2012. Frequently I need to use this calculator during an iPhone cellular phone call. And this is when the bug occurs. For example, a call comes in on my iPhone and I need to use the calculator. I hit the home button then launch this app. The far left side of the screen which makes up the left column of buttons on the calculator is blank (black). No graphics are rendered. If you already own this app, call 611, then try to open the app while on the phone. This bug occurs. To restore the calculator, one has to subsequently shut down the app, disconnect the call, and the relaunch the app. FYI, pressing the home button won't completely shut down the app. U need to double click the home button, find the app in the bottom row, press and hold down the app until the minus sign appears, then press the minus sign. Otherwise when u relaunch the app, the left column of the screen from the calculator will still be missing. Once this bug is corrected my rating would be 5 stars. I hope this is corrected soon. For those that were critical because the "out of the box" interest setting payment was 1 payment per year, just change this setting to 12 payments per year. The calculator app will stay this way unless you change it in the future. Loan calculations will compute perfectly.

The app is not able to correctly calculate annuities, which is obviously a serious problem. Do NOT buy this calculator until this error has been corrected.

Thank you so much for fixing the display issues with iOS 8. I love this app.

I haven't had any issues with the app yet, but one would expect the app to be updated for newer devices (especially in paid apps). This app has not been updated to run on iPhone 6 plus' native resolution. I hope they do soon.

Does not emulate the Professional model. For example, does not calculate NFV like the professional does. Great app. Use it multiple times every day. Wish HP would take as much pride in their 12C.

App does not calculate properly. Ran same calculation on actual BA II Plus and got vastly different but accurate answer.

I have used the Texas BA II Plus for about 20 years. I'm a mortgage banker. The software version of this calculator works exactly like the handheld version. I noted that someone complained that the I/Y key doesn't calculate properly. That is not true. Just like the handheld version of this calculator, you have to set that key to 12 by pressing 2nd I/Y then enter 12. This is the only calculator that I use and it has always worked that way. So there is no need to divide the interest rate by 12. I have owned other calculators and most work the same way. Go ahead and download this app with confidence if you are in the Real Estate field. As for other uses, I have no comment.

Generally speaking, this is a great app like the physical BAII Plus Professional. But unlike the physical calculator, there are some functions missing. So far, the missing functions that I've found are as follows: 1. By using CF keys, there is only NPV, no NFV, PB, DPB, which are one or several steps further from NPV calculation. 2. By calculating IRR, there is no MIRR, which is unlike the physical calculator. Hope these missing functions can be added soon.

This great app has been updated or iOS 8 on the iPad and I can now use it in classes again!

Perfect, works just like the real ba ii plus. I love having the app and no longer need to bring the calculator on business trips. In fact, I pretty much use the app as my go to now. Highly recommend.

Doesn't let you do payback functions etc.

It doesn't have everything I need. I really want a redeem on this. I don't like it at all.

Great to have it back.

Call looks great but are there any plans on fixing the bugs? Waited two semesters almost and people are mentioning here but no response seen yet. The I/Y for example, one of the most needed keys here needs calculation to confirm from manually doing so or lesser calcs than the almighty TI. I'd gladly raise my stars if these are addressed.

I am a real estate broker of 34 years. I depend on my BA II plus to compute monthly payments for clients. This app works exactly as promised. It mirrors my standalone calculator. I was able to get directly through to customer service and they helped me with my issue. I like the fact that you can actually get to speak with someone if you have an issue. Great product!

I purchased for college class. It worked wonderful until this last Apple update. Now the numbers don't show up correctly making all calculator functions difficult. Please update, wonderful app when working.

This app exactly mimics the BAII Plus Professional Edition calculator in layout and functionality. I bought this app while studying for the FM/2 so I would not have to worry about forgetting my calculator at home while out studying. The buttons on the calculator are a little on the small side, so you have to be conscientious of your typing so you don't accidentally tap the wrong button. Other than reshaping the buttons, I see no way around that problem, so I don't count it against TI. I'm giving the app four stars because, although the app is fantastic and an excellent mobile version of its physical platform, the price is way too high.

Thank you for updating this app.

Awesome calculator app. It works just like the real financial calculator.

The developer does not allow the app to rotate when you turn the iPad. Does not work in split screen. Developer is aware and has not yet fixed.

I can't be without my BA II calculator in real life. So I bought this iPhone version. It was an expensive app though. So I expected an update to support iPhone 6 / 6 Plus display, which hasn't happened yet...

Please fix the no key click sounds with this version. Running app on the 5S with iOS 9.2.1. I've gone into the settings within the app and have enabled the key click sounds to no avail.

Helps in class thank you it's awesome! Using for my MBA

This app doesn't seem to work. All the answers are coming up incorrect. I want my Money back.

I've used a BA II plus for years. After purchasing this today and using to calculate a 30 year mortgage I noticed you get the wrong payment unless you divide the yearly interest rate by 12 before entering it with the I/Y key. On my handheld that step is not required, you simply enter the annual rate. Other than that it seems to function fine.

Like the other user reviews, I would prefer the professional version. If there was an option for the professional version I would give this app 5 stars.

Cautiously downloaded the app after reading some reviews from a few months back. So far it perfectly mimics my calculator, it's a shame I can't use this for the CFA exam. But it's great I can have a calculator with this much horsepower in a familiar set up all on my iPhone. The calculator picture is perfectly crisp.

Works well

I just downloaded to iPhone 6S and had none of the resolution issues previously mentioned. This app works just as well as the original calculator. I believe the reviewers claiming a glitch skipped a set-and-forget step they did 20 years ago when following the book's instructions - be sure to set p/y =12. After that, everything functions just fine. Love this! One less device to carry around.

Really disappointed I just spent $15 on an app version of my calculator that doesn't even do the full functionality. No MIRR, or payback/discounted payback. Or even calculate net future value. If you're working on the CFA make sure you learn the full functions on the professional plus

I just purchased this product and to learn the use of the app I've followed the example provided under the help key. When I enter the information shown, and them press the "cpt" (compute) key + "pmt" key to calculate payment I get -5,052.39... Which is WAY OFF!

Product has material glitches. Can't clear cash flow memory.

Blurry please fix

Awful. Didn't get the same answers as other calculators.

Two changes need for this to be a great (perfect?) app. 1. Make a professional version available (free?) 2. Make it compatible for IPad with rotating screen etc.

As previously stated this app is really aimed more at the professional but even as a student you are taught and expected to calculate these missing functions such as NFV. I do not see the point in even offering the basic version - the professional version should be the only app available. An upgrade is in desperate need. Great financial calculator but fails due entirely to the missing functions. Deserves more stars - short sighted of the developer.

If you need a reliable financial calculator, don't buy this app. I have been only able to use it to solve one calculation, the other formulas I need just don't work. At all. Wasted $14.99 - bad financial decision for a student :-(

Found it difficult to do a simple payment. Tried to follow the instructions to a T. But I knew the answer was wrong after several tries. I found the HP 10Bii much more straight forward and accurate. That's just me.

This is a great tool and although I have both versions of the calculator in my home, I would much rather have the professional version on my tablet. I think anyone who is buying this software for iOS is more likely to be a professional user, so it doesn't make sense to constrain us to the student version of the calculator. I would give this application 5 stars if it were the professional version but I have to limit my rating to 3 stars for the student version. PLEASE PROVIDE A FREE UPGRADE!

Please provide an option to upgrades to professional. This would change my rating as it should be something that you offer those who want to utilize their iPhone when a calc isn't available.

Awful

I have used BA II for years and like the features over other options. But this app needs to be updated to include features like rotation and split screen. Very awkward to use on an iPad as it exists today.

I bought this, because we use the TI-30 in my Statistics class and it works great, so I figured that the app, although more expensive, would be more convenient and would work exactly the same way to input variables. unfortunately it does not and it has basically been unused since. Please fix it to more adequately mirror the input and usage of your excellent TI-30 calculator.

Resolution update for new iPhone versions would be nice.

This app opens full screen on an iPad with no way to be used split screen with other apps. For a calculator app, that is ridiculous. Also, the majority of people who are purchasing this app are professional users since clearly students wouldn’t be able to use it on exams anyway. So TI, please give us the professional functions!