Comparison

BinHexDec vs HexToASCII

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

Head to head
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.

About

HexToASCII

This utility app instantly converts text, decimal, hexadecimal, and binary values. It features adjustable text sizes, sharing capabilities, and a searchable ASCII lookup table for easy reference.

Highlights
  • Instant base conversion
  • Supports decimal, hexadecimal, binary, and text
  • Adjustable text size
  • Sharing functionality
  • Searchable ASCII lookup table
Features
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Easily convert between Binary, Decimal and Hexadecimal HexToASCII is an easy to use, base converter that allows the user to type or cut and paste characters, decimal, hexadecimal or binary and instantly convert between the bases. . The application can displays; - Decimal - Hexadecimal - Binary Features: - Type in a series of characters and they are converted instantly. - Settings allow the text size to changed to make it easier to read in a classroom. - Supports sharing. - Searchable ASCII Lookup Table. Initially developed to assist me to explain both hexadecimal and binary arithmetic. I thought it would be good to share. Enjoy!

Screenshots

BinHexDec4 screens
HexToASCII4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BinHexDec at 5.0 against HexToASCII's 3.7. HexToASCII's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. HexToASCII asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BinHexDec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BinHexDec ships an update every 115 months, HexToASCII every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BinHexDec versus HexToASCII: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinHexDecHexToASCII
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 115 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTony ReevesRussell May

Customer experience

BinHexDec

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HexToASCII

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BinHexDec

One-time1
  • Tip the Developer$0.99
None

HexToASCII

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BinHexDec free?
BinHexDec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HexToASCII free?
HexToASCII is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BinHexDec or HexToASCII?
BinHexDec is rated higher. BinHexDec averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while HexToASCII averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do BinHexDec or HexToASCII have ads?
BinHexDec shows ads; HexToASCII does not.
Which is updated more often, BinHexDec or HexToASCII?
BinHexDec ships an update every 115 months, and HexToASCII every 5 months. Most recently, BinHexDec was updated on October 22, 2026 and HexToASCII on October 12, 2026.

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