Comparison

Java Recipes vs BinaryHexCalc

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Java Recipes4 screens
BinaryHexCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Java Recipes versus BinaryHexCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJava RecipesBinaryHexCalc
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (47 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFedor ObraztsovMatthew Mesropian

Customer experience

Java Recipes

All ratings47 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative15.6%

BinaryHexCalc

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Java Recipes

One-time5
  • 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
None

BinaryHexCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Java Recipes free?
Java Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BinaryHexCalc free?
BinaryHexCalc costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Java Recipes or BinaryHexCalc?
BinaryHexCalc is rated higher. Java Recipes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while BinaryHexCalc averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Java Recipes or BinaryHexCalc have ads?
Neither Java Recipes nor BinaryHexCalc shows ads.

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