BinHexDec vs PROG_CALC
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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. BinHexDec sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PROG_CALC asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | BinHexDec | PROG_CALC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 13 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tony Reeves | 嘉欣 胡 |
Customer experience
BinHexDec
PROG_CALC
In-app purchases
BinHexDec
- Tip the Developer$0.99
PROG_CALC
No in-app purchases









