Comparison

BinHexDec vs PROG_CALC

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

PROG_CALC

This app offers a programmable calculator with two distinct modes for daily computing and advanced mathematical functions. It supports system conversions between binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal, and allows for variable storage and code sharing.

Highlights
  • Basic and advanced calculation modes
  • Syntax parser
  • Variable storage and editing
  • Binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal conversion
  • Built-in code examples
  • Code sharing via QR code or file
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The programming calculator provides two modes of operation. It has built-in basic operation functions, syntax parser, and supports a variety of application scenarios. 【Basic calculation】 Basic mode provides basic calculator functions for daily computing applications. 【Mathematical function】 Built-in rich mathematical functions, easy to implement basic calculations. 【Variable Storage】 Provides variable storage function, can store intermediate calculation results in basic mode, import and export with one key during application, and edit mode provides variable browsing function to easily grasp calculation results. 【System conversion】 Support binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal conversion to meet the computing needs of different platforms. 【Code Example】 With built-in code writing examples, you can easily learn computing methods and expand application scenarios. 【Code Sharing】 The code can be shared through a QR code or a file, and the application also supports reading files directly, or scanning a QR code, which can be written on a computer and applied on a mobile phone.

Screenshots

BinHexDec4 screens
PROG_CALC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PROG_CALC at none against BinHexDec's 1. BinHexDec's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. PROG_CALC asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 PROG_CALC. 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. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BinHexDec versus PROG_CALC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinHexDecPROG_CALC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTony Reeves嘉欣 胡

Customer experience

BinHexDec

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

PROG_CALC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

PROG_CALC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BinHexDec free?
BinHexDec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PROG_CALC free?
PROG_CALC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BinHexDec or PROG_CALC?
BinHexDec and PROG_CALC are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do BinHexDec or PROG_CALC have ads?
Neither BinHexDec nor PROG_CALC shows ads.

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