Comparison

BinHexDec vs CIDR

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

CIDR

This utility calculates IP address ranges from an IP address and subnet mask. It supports IPv4 calculations, including prefix display, address range counts, and bit notation. Useful for quick CIDR notation checks and subnet mask conversions.

Highlights
  • IP address range calculation
  • Subnet mask to CIDR conversion
  • IPv4 prefix display
  • Number of address ranges
  • Bit notation display
  • Quick reference table
Features
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Calculate the IP address range from the IP address and subnet mask. It can be used to calculate IPv4 addresses, including prefix display, number of address ranges, and bit notation. CIDR calculation, when you want to check CIDR notation quickly. To convert subnet mask to CIDR notation. It can also be used as a quick reference table for subnet masks. Bit notation is also available, so it is suitable for learning IPv4.

Screenshots

BinHexDec4 screens
CIDR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CIDR at none against BinHexDec's shown. CIDR also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 115 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). BinHexDec's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 and CIDR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BinHexDec against 5.0 for CIDR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BinHexDec has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BinHexDec ships an update every 115 months, CIDR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BinHexDec versus CIDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinHexDecCIDR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 115 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTony Reevesakira ohmachi

Customer experience

BinHexDec

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

CIDR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BinHexDec

One-time1
  • Tip the Developer$0.99
1 purchases

CIDR

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is BinHexDec free?
BinHexDec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CIDR free?
CIDR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BinHexDec or CIDR?
BinHexDec and CIDR are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do BinHexDec or CIDR have ads?
BinHexDec shows ads; CIDR does not.
Which is updated more often, BinHexDec or CIDR?
BinHexDec ships an update every 115 months, and CIDR every 3 weeks. Most recently, BinHexDec was updated on October 5, 2026 and CIDR on October 11, 2026.

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