Comparison

Convex Programmer's Calculator vs Mini

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

Head to head
About

Convex Programmer's Calculator

Convert numbers between hexadecimal, decimal, octal, and binary. Perform byte flips, bit shifts, and calculate two's complement. Features bit indicators and word grouping for improved binary readability.

Highlights
  • Number base conversion
  • Two's complement calculation
  • Byte flipping for endianness
  • Left and right bit shifting
  • Binary readability enhancements
  • Copy, paste, and clear functionality
Features
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Easily convert between hexadecimal, decimal, octal, and binary. Calculate the two's complement of any number. Flip a number's bytes to switch its endianness. Bit-shift left and right. Bit indicators and word grouping make binary easier to read. Tap the number to copy, paste, and clear. Swipe left or right on the number to backspace.

About

Mini

This utility app allows for seamless conversion and calculation between decimal, hexadecimal, and binary number systems on a single screen. It supports arithmetic operations across all input modes, including signed 32-bit values.

Highlights
  • Decimal, Hexadecimal, Binary conversion
  • Arithmetic operations supported
  • Single screen interface
  • Signed 32-bit support
Features
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Perform your conversions and calculations with Mini. Features: * Decimal - HexaDecimal - Binary values in a single screen * Supports arithmetic operations in all three modes of input * Signed 32 bit support

Screenshots

Convex Programmer's Calculator4 screens
Mini4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Convex Programmer's Calculator at 4.7 against Mini's 1.0. Convex Programmer's Calculator also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Mini's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Convex Programmer's Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Convex Programmer's Calculator has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Convex Programmer's Calculator ships an update every 8 months, Mini every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Convex Programmer's Calculator versus Mini: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConvex Programmer's CalculatorMini
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew DaigleBM Technovations

Customer experience

Convex Programmer's Calculator

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

Mini

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Convex Programmer's Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

Mini

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Convex Programmer's Calculator free?
Convex Programmer's Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mini free?
Mini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Convex Programmer's Calculator or Mini?
Convex Programmer's Calculator is rated higher. Convex Programmer's Calculator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Mini averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Convex Programmer's Calculator or Mini have ads?
Neither Convex Programmer's Calculator nor Mini shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Convex Programmer's Calculator or Mini?
Convex Programmer's Calculator ships an update every 8 months, and Mini every 21 months. Most recently, Convex Programmer's Calculator was updated on June 11, 2026 and Mini on September 17, 2026.

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