Technicode vs Binarrator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Technicode
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Technicode is a very fast, indexed representation of the official Unicode database. It contains over 39,000 Unicode characters, their symbols, numerical codes, names, version numbers, and descriptions. You can search by glyph, by approximate name, by version number, or by the numerical UTF-8 code. The clipboard holds an unlimited number of glyphs and codes. Tap a glyph or its code to add it to the clipboard, then paste the collected glyphs into another app on your device. There is comprehensive online help built into the app which describes every feature in detail. Universal app runs on both iPhone and iPad.
Binarrator
Convert text into binary code and vice versa with a single tap. This straightforward tool simplifies the process of encoding and decoding binary information.
- Text to binary translation
- Binary to text translation
- One-click conversion
- Simple user interface
- Ad-free experience
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This app allows you to easily translate text to binary code or binary code to text, with just the click of a button. It's very simple, just type in the text (or your 0's and 1's), click the translate button and let the app do the rest. The app doesn't show any ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Binarrator at every 2 months against Technicode's every 8 months. Binarrator also leads on chart position (#26 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). 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
Technicode costs $0.99 and Binarrator $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Technicode ships an update every 8 months, Binarrator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Technicode | Binarrator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #26 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jim Haungs | Ludvig Valdemar Soerensen |
In-app purchases
Technicode
No in-app purchases
Binarrator
No in-app purchases
