iBase vs HexBit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iBase
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iBase offers instant conversion between bases 2 (Binary), 8 (Octal), 10 (Decimal), 16 (Hexadecimal)
HexBit
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HexBit is the focused calculator for engineers, developers, and students who want powerful math without ads, subscriptions, accounts, or tracking. SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR • Natural expression input with live results • Trigonometry, inverse trig, hyperbolic functions, logarithms, exponents, roots, factorials, fractions, π, and e • Complex-number calculations with i • RPN mode with a four-level stack, ENTER, DROP, SWAP, and roll controls PROGRAMMER CALCULATOR • Synchronized HEX, DEC, OCT, and BIN values • 8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-bit signed or unsigned modes • AND, OR, XOR, NOT, shifts, and bit rotations • ASCII, Unicode, RGB, and IEEE 754 tools UNIT CONVERTER • 200+ units across 15 categories • Length, mass, volume, temperature, pressure, energy, power, data, and more • Works offline, including built-in currency rates MADE FOR DAILY USE • Searchable calculation history with one-tap reuse and copy • Five calculator themes and configurable display, sound, and haptic settings • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Designed for iPhone and iPad Everything is included in one purchase. Your calculations and preferences stay on your device. Terms of Use: https://taxlite.net/simple_calc/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://taxlite.net/simple_calc/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iBase at Free against HexBit's $3.99. iBase also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). HexBit's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads, 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
iBase is free to download; HexBit costs $3.99 up front. iBase sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HexBit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iBase ships an update every 5 days, HexBit monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iBase | HexBit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Juan Carlos Estevez Rodriguez | ZHENGQIAO JIANG |
In-app purchases
iBase
- Remove Adds$0.99
HexBit
- Weekly$1.997 Days
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$79.99









