Java Recipes vs BinaryHexCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Java Recipes
Access a curated collection of standard Java and SQL code snippets for efficient problem-solving. This app provides ready-made, proven solutions ideal for developers, students preparing for exams, or interviewees. It offers offline access and quick search functionality across various topics.
- Java and SQL code directory
- Curated code examples
- Offline access
- Quick search by code or topic
- Useful for exams and interviews
- Cross-platform iOS and macOS
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A reference of everyday Java, from strings and collections to threading and design patterns. Every example comes with an explanation, and most of them run. • 22 sections: simple types, arrays and collections, classes, interfaces and generics, functions and lambdas, files, serialization, exceptions, regular expressions, threading, databases, patterns. • Run in the app: the example really executes and the output appears under the code. Needs an internet connection. • What changed in new versions: 8 sections from Java 9 to 21, with "before" and "after" code side by side. • Keyword and function reference: 160 articles, fully open with no daily counter. • SQL alongside: over 200 queries against a live practice database - JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries, data types. • Edit examples and add your own - they stay in the app and are always at hand. • Search runs over the code itself, not just the titles: remember a fragment and you will find the example. • Everything except running works offline. No account needed. WHAT THE FREE VERSION INCLUDES 12 runs and 12 edits a day - the counter resets every morning. The keyword reference is open without limits. Up to 5 examples of your own. Copying in the free app is blocked after five attempts. The full version opens every example, removes the daily limits and raises running to 30 launches a day. One purchase, no subscription. Made by a developer for developers. In development since 2015.
BinaryHexCalc
This calculator is designed for developers and computer science enthusiasts. It allows for instant conversion between hexadecimal, decimal, and binary number systems, along with advanced bitwise operations. Features include a 64-bit bit-set panel, mask & copy functionality, and equation history.
- Multi-base support (HEX, DEC, BIN)
- Real-time conversion
- 64-bit Bit-Set panel
- Bitwise operations (AND, OR, XOR, NOT, shifts)
- Mask & Copy functionality
- Equation history
- Dark/light mode UI
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Programmer Calc is a powerful calculator designed for developers, engineers, and computer science enthusiasts. Instantly convert between hexadecimal, decimal, and binary number systems, and perform advanced bitwise operations with ease. Key Features: - Multi-base support: HEX, DEC, BIN - Real-time conversion as you type - Interactive 64-bit Bit-Set panel for granular control - Bitwise operations: AND, OR, XOR, NOT, shifts, two’s complement - Mask & Copy: Highlight and copy masked values for any data type - Paste support: Long-press to paste values into any field - Equation history tracking - Square root and modulo operations - ntuitive UI with dark/light mode - Rate and feedback options The dashboard provides a single location to input and convert values among hexadecimal, decimal, and binary representations. Long-pressing any field pastes a number directly into the corresponding system for rapid entry. The Bit-Set panel offers granular control over every bit, updating all number formats immediately after each toggle. Multiplying values that exceed 64 bits returns 1, and square roots are rounded up to the nearest integer (for example, √15 becomes 4). The Mask & Copy feature highlights the bits for the selected data type and copies the masked value to the clipboard in one step, ensuring consistent data sharing. Whether you’re debugging, reverse engineering, or learning about binary math, Programmer Calc is your essential toolkit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Java Recipes at Free against BinaryHexCalc's $1.99. Java Recipes also leads on ratings volume (47 vs 2). BinaryHexCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads 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
Java Recipes is free to download; BinaryHexCalc costs $1.99 up front. Java Recipes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. BinaryHexCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.
BinaryHexCalc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Java Recipes has 47 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Java Recipes | BinaryHexCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (47 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fedor Obraztsov | Matthew Mesropian |
Customer experience
Java Recipes
BinaryHexCalc
In-app purchases
Java Recipes
- Оperations with example$0.99
- Unlock the paid topics$0.99
- SQL queries$0.99
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- Java Samples$0.99
- Full version$2.99
BinaryHexCalc
No in-app purchases









