HexToASCII vs Base PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HexToASCII
This utility app instantly converts text, decimal, hexadecimal, and binary values. It features adjustable text sizes, sharing capabilities, and a searchable ASCII lookup table for easy reference.
- Instant base conversion
- Supports decimal, hexadecimal, binary, and text
- Adjustable text size
- Sharing functionality
- Searchable ASCII lookup table
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Easily convert between Binary, Decimal and Hexadecimal HexToASCII is an easy to use, base converter that allows the user to type or cut and paste characters, decimal, hexadecimal or binary and instantly convert between the bases. . The application can displays; - Decimal - Hexadecimal - Binary Features: - Type in a series of characters and they are converted instantly. - Settings allow the text size to changed to make it easier to read in a classroom. - Supports sharing. - Searchable ASCII Lookup Table. Initially developed to assist me to explain both hexadecimal and binary arithmetic. I thought it would be good to share. Enjoy!
Base PRO
This app simplifies base conversions from Base 2 to Base 20 with precision and clarity. It offers interactive visual explanations of number systems, making it ideal for students and educators learning computer science and digital computation.
- Base conversions (2-20)
- Precision and clarity
- Visual Flow Function
- Interactive learning
- Full-screen mode
- Adjustable sizing
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Master base conversions effortlessly and deepen your understanding of computer science. Simplify complex calculations with this comprehensive base calculator — from Base 2 to Base 20 — designed for precision, clarity, and speed. Ideal for students, teachers, and anyone exploring the logic of number systems or digital computation. As an educator, I’ve used Base PRO on a large screen to demonstrate base concepts interactively. Students immediately grasped how each system connects, accelerating their comprehension of mathematical and computational relationships. Perfect for classrooms and study sessions alike, Base PRO supports full-screen mode and adjustable sizing in macOS , and a unique Flow Function that visually explains the logic behind base conversions — making learning both intuitive and engaging.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: HexToASCII at free against Base PRO's paid. On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HexToASCII ships an update every 5 months, Base PRO every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HexToASCII | Base PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Russell May | Nic Kolbe |
Customer experience
HexToASCII
Base PRO
In-app purchases
HexToASCII
No in-app purchases
Base PRO
No in-app purchases
