# BinHexDec vs PROG_CALC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PROG_CALC at none against BinHexDec's 1. PROG_CALC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 115 months). BinHexDec's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

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.

BinHexDec ships an update every 115 months, PROG_CALC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BinHexDec | PROG_CALC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binhexdec/id1227881350/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prog-calc/id1640426491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 115 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tony Reeves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088311401) | [嘉欣 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640395440) |

## What reviewers say

### BinHexDec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binhexdec/id1227881350)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |


### PROG_CALC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prog-calc/id1640426491)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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?

BinHexDec shows ads; PROG_CALC does not.

### Which is updated more often, BinHexDec or PROG_CALC?

BinHexDec ships an update every 115 months, and PROG_CALC every 2 weeks. Most recently, BinHexDec was updated on October 5, 2026 and PROG_CALC on September 17, 2026.

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