Comparison

Convex Programmer's Calculator vs HexCal

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

HexCal

Features
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Hexcal is a simple and beautiful calculator for programer. It helps you calculate Hexadecimal and Decimal, you can choose a color you like. Features • XOR / OR calculate • AND / NOT calculate • Hexadecimal input directly • Decimal calculate • color setting • copy action

Screenshots

Convex Programmer's Calculator4 screens
HexCal3 screens

Verdict

The call

Convex Programmer's Calculator and HexCal are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Convex Programmer's Calculator versus HexCal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConvex Programmer's CalculatorHexCal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew Daiglemingxuan wei

In-app purchases

None

Convex Programmer's Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

HexCal

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 HexCal free?
HexCal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Convex Programmer's Calculator or HexCal have ads?
Neither Convex Programmer's Calculator nor HexCal shows ads.

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