HexToASCII vs DocProtect
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!
DocProtect
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DocProtect protects your ID documents before you share them. Add custom watermarks and redact sensitive data (ID numbers, account numbers, addresses…) directly from your iPhone or iPad. Everything is processed on your device: no servers, no accounts, no sign-up. ▸ 4 watermark styles Subtle, diagonal, full and waves, with custom text that automatically includes the date and recipient. ▸ Redaction tools Brush, rectangle and eraser with 4 sizes. Precisely hide ID numbers, account numbers, addresses or any sensitive data. ▸ 100% offline and private Everything is processed on your device. No servers, no analytics: your document never leaves your iPhone. ▸ Apple Pencil Native pressure sensitivity: stroke thickness adapts to how hard you press. ▸ Built-in camera Take the photo from the app itself. It's processed in memory and never saved to your camera roll. ▸ iPhone and iPad Universal app with adaptive layout: sidebar and Split View on iPad. Personal plan (free): • Watermark with date and recipient • 4 styles + full redaction tools • Camera, gallery and file import (including PDF) • Black & white and resize • 5 exports per day • "Document protected with DocProtect" seal Perfect for safely sending copies of your ID, passport or any document to banks, real estate agencies, offices or any procedure. Total privacy: 100% local processing, no analytics and no accounts. Requires iOS 17 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DocProtect at daily against HexToASCII's every 5 months. HexToASCII's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
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, DocProtect daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HexToASCII | DocProtect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Russell May | Color Vivo Internet, SL |
In-app purchases
HexToASCII
No in-app purchases
DocProtect
No in-app purchases
