Comparison

Gear Lab Pro vs BinHexDec

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

Head to head
About

Gear Lab Pro

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These calculators have been developed to help in the Setting up, Production and Checking of the gears like the ones available via the Ultrascale web site. Three of the main types of gears are covered, these are Worm gears, Helical gears, and Spur gears. The flow of the app has been setup in such a way as to allow for the calculators to be used on a individual basis, using the minimal of information to output the basic data required, or as a complete process flow from start to finish. For example , starting at the worm then creating a matching worm wheel and then to output the base tangent data to allow the gear to be checked. This app extends these calculators to include the setting up of a non-differential Hobbing machine. In our case a Pfauter RS00. However, there is no reason these calculators could not be used with other hobbing machines that uses the same basic setup. The hobbing machine calculators are a three stage process. First, data is input about the Hobbing Machine, Hob and Gear to be Cut. This stage also outputs the hob head position and hob setting angle. Second, the Index change gears are calculated using data from the first stage. Third, the Feed change gears are calculated using data from both the first and second stages. The setup data from all three stages can then be saved and viewed later from within the app.

About

BinHexDec

This utility converts between number bases like binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal. It supports bitwise operations, complements, and smart entry for immediate calculations. Results can be easily copied to the clipboard for use in other applications.

Highlights
  • Binary, Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal conversion
  • Bitwise operations (AND, OR, XOR)
  • Immediate operations (shifts, rotates, complements)
  • Smart entry system
  • Automatic clipboard copying
  • Scrolling calculation history (iPad)
Features
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BinHexDec is a smart and effective programmer's calculator. It features conversion between Binary, Octal, Decimal and Hexadecimal, standard bitwise operations AND, OR and XOR, and immediate operations including bitwise shifts, rotates, increment and decrement, and also includes one's and two's complement operations. BinHexDec features a smart entry system, allowing you to change number base and bit size, and conduct immediate operations whilst entering operands. The calculator responds smartly and intuitively. The delete key is also smart - removing the last character from the current operand, not just the last character entered. On the iPad a scrolling history displays your previous calculations. All results are automatically sent to the clipboard enabling you to paste them straight into other applications. In addition you can send any operand you're entering to the clipboard by just tapping the main display. The developer welcomes your comments and suggestions to improve this application. Please get in touch with you ideas and suggestions.

Screenshots

Gear Lab Pro4 screens
BinHexDec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gear Lab Pro at none against BinHexDec's 1. Gear Lab Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support 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. BinHexDec sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gear Lab Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gear Lab Pro versus BinHexDec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGear Lab ProBinHexDec
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 115 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpiralArm Consulting LimitedTony Reeves

In-app purchases

None

Gear Lab Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BinHexDec

One-time1
  • Tip the Developer$0.99

Questions

Is Gear Lab Pro free?
Gear Lab Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BinHexDec free?
BinHexDec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gear Lab Pro or BinHexDec have ads?
BinHexDec shows ads; Gear Lab Pro does not.

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