BinHexDec vs HexToASCII
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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.
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.
- Instant base conversion
- Supports decimal, hexadecimal, binary, and text
- Adjustable text size
- Sharing functionality
- Searchable ASCII lookup table
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. BinHexDec sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HexToASCII asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | BinHexDec | HexToASCII |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 115 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tony Reeves | Russell May |
Customer experience
BinHexDec
HexToASCII
In-app purchases
BinHexDec
- Tip the Developer$0.99
HexToASCII
No in-app purchases









