# What The HEX! vs ToolKit AR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: What The HEX! at none against ToolKit AR's 1. What The HEX! also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). ToolKit AR's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 35 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ToolKit AR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. What The HEX! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for What The HEX! against 5.0 for ToolKit AR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

What The HEX! ships an update every 35 months, ToolKit AR every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | What The HEX! | ToolKit AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-the-hex/id1087634058/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolkit-ar/id6752920150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bayta Industries LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/403903641) | [Chirpie LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617549195) |

## What reviewers say

### What The HEX!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-the-hex/id1087634058)

This utility tool allows for rapid conversion between integer and hexadecimal number formats. It is designed for ease of use and quick operation in either direction. The application is readily available and free to download.

**Highlights:** Integer to hexadecimal conversion, Hexadecimal to integer conversion, Quick and easy to use, Free to download, Supports iPhone and iPod

**In-app purchases:** none


### ToolKit AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolkit-ar/id6752920150)

This app offers a suite of 8+ measurement and utility tools, including AR rulers, levels, protractors, and bolt sizers. It simplifies tasks like measuring spaces, checking surfaces, and identifying hardware sizes, making projects more efficient.

**Highlights:** AR Ruler & Tape Measure, Level Tool, Protractor & Caliper, Bolt Sizer, 3D Notes & Grid Overlay, 3D Math Tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is What The HEX! free?

What The HEX! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ToolKit AR free?

ToolKit AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, What The HEX! or ToolKit AR?

What The HEX! and ToolKit AR are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do What The HEX! or ToolKit AR have ads?

Neither What The HEX! nor ToolKit AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, What The HEX! or ToolKit AR?

What The HEX! ships an update every 35 months, and ToolKit AR every 2 days. Most recently, What The HEX! was updated on October 24, 2026 and ToolKit AR on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*