Mini vs Programming Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mini
This utility app allows for seamless conversion and calculation between decimal, hexadecimal, and binary number systems on a single screen. It supports arithmetic operations across all input modes, including signed 32-bit values.
- Decimal, Hexadecimal, Binary conversion
- Arithmetic operations supported
- Single screen interface
- Signed 32-bit support
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Perform your conversions and calculations with Mini. Features: * Decimal - HexaDecimal - Binary values in a single screen * Supports arithmetic operations in all three modes of input * Signed 32 bit support
Programming Calculator
This utility app allows users to instantly convert numbers between bases 2 and 30, perform calculations, and get accurate results. It features a developer-friendly interface with real-time updates and dark mode support.
- Base conversion (2-30)
- Developer-friendly calculations
- Real-time value updates
- Intuitive one-hand interface
- Dark mode support
- Supports multiple number systems
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Programming Calc is a convenient and powerful calculator designed for developers, engineers, students, and anyone working with different number systems. Instantly convert values between bases from 2 to 30, perform calculations, and get accurate results without mistakes. Key Features: Base conversion from 2 to 30 (bin, oct, dec, hex, and more) Developer-friendly calculator with fast operations and precise outputs Real-time value updates across all systems Clean, intuitive interface optimized for one-hand use Suitable for learning, programming, technical tasks, and everyday calculations Dark mode support Who is it for? Developers working with code, addresses, and bit structures Students studying number systems and preparing for exams Engineers performing technical calculations Anyone who needs quick and accurate base conversion Simple. Fast. Accurate. Programming Calc makes working with numbers easy and efficient.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Programming Calculator at 4.9 against Mini's 1.0. Programming Calculator also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (38 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Programming Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Programming Calculator has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Mini ships an update every 21 months, Programming Calculator every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mini | Programming Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.9 (38 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 38 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BM Technovations | Mikhail Razin |
Customer experience
Mini
Programming Calculator
In-app purchases
Mini
No in-app purchases
Programming Calculator
No in-app purchases
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