Comparison

XText vs HexBin

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

Head to head
About

XText

Securely encrypt and decrypt text messages using strong AES encryption. Offers multiple cipher options for various privacy needs, including burn-after-reading and client-to-client channels. Supports QR code generation and biometric app unlock.

Highlights
  • AES encryption
  • Multiple cipher modes
  • Burn-after-reading option
  • QR code generation
  • Biometric app unlock
  • Offline encryption/decryption
Features
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XText is a secure text encryption and decryption app.Powered by high-strength AES encryption, it ensures your messages are unreadable, hard to spread, and extremely difficult to leak. XText supports decrypting cipher texts from XTexter. These cipher texts use a platform-wide shared key. Choose the right cipher for different scenarios: 1. Universal Cipher Prevents automatic parsing by messaging apps. Can be decrypted by all XText apps. 2. Custom Cipher Share information only with people who own the same secret key. Ensures that only designated recipients can read the content. 3. Client-to-Client Cipher Establishes an exclusive encrypted channel between you and the recipient. Only both parties can decrypt; no third party can access the content. 4. Burn-After-Reading Cipher Even with the same key, the message can only be decrypted once. It becomes invalid immediately after reading. Key Features: - Real-time encryption: The same text produces a different result every time, greatly improving security. - Generate and scan encrypted QR codes for easier sharing. - Biometric unlock support (Face ID / Touch ID) to protect app access. - Fast sharing: easily copy cipher text into any app. We firmly believe that truly secure data must keep transmission and encryption completely separate. Instant messaging apps that integrate encryption with communication are fundamentally insecure. XText Pro supports fully offline text encryption and decryption.

About

HexBin

Features
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Numbers, bits, and codeβ€”made simple. HexBin is more than a basic converter. It’s a modern toolkit built for developers, computer science students, and curious minds working with binary, hexadecimal, ASCII, and digital systems. Convert instantly between multiple number systems with a clean, distraction-free interface designed for speed and clarity. Why HexBin? β€’ Instant conversion across 7 number formats β€’ Real-time bit visualization for deeper understanding β€’ Built-in ASCII reference and character lookup β€’ Conversion history stored on-device β€’ Fast and private β€’ Designed with a sleek, developer-first experience Whether you're debugging, learning computer architecture, exploring data representation, or working with low-level systems, HexBin keeps the tools you need in one place. Think in binary. Build in hexadecimal. Work smarter with HexBin.

Screenshots

XText4 screens
HexBin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexBin at none against XText's 6. HexBin also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. XText sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. HexBin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
XText versus HexBin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXTextHexBin
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB19 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDeeHang Ltd.Nan Su Yee Yee Htike

In-app purchases

6 purchases

XText

One-time6
  • 20 Diamonds$0.29
  • 95 Diamonds$0.99
  • 100 Diamonds$1.00
Show 3 more
  • 200 Diamonds$1.99
  • 500 Diamonds$5.00
  • 1000 Diamonds$9.99
None

HexBin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XText free?
XText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HexBin free?
HexBin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XText or HexBin have ads?
Neither XText nor HexBin shows ads.

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