Comparison

IDFA vs Programmer Calculator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IDFA

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IDFA is the simplest and fastest app to view and manage the advertising identifier (IDFA) of your Apple device. Ideal for developers, marketers, and anyone who needs to access their IDFA, our app fully complies with Apple's guidelines, handling the consent process introduced by iOS 14+ (App Tracking Transparency). Key Features: ▶ Instant Display: Get your IDFA as soon as permission is granted. The app also clearly shows if tracking is limited or unavailable. ▶ Copy & Share on the Fly: Once displayed, you can copy the code to your clipboard or share it with your favorite apps with a single tap. ▶ Step-by-Step Consent Guide: Can't see your IDFA? No problem. The app provides simple, clear instructions to navigate your device's settings and enable the necessary consent. ▶ 100% Privacy & No Ads: Your privacy is our priority. The app contains no ads, and your IDFA is never collected, shared, or used by us for any purpose. It is only shown to you. Download the app and get your IDFA code with a single tap!

About

Programmer Calculator

This tool assists developers with number base conversions and CRC calculations for strings and hex bytes. Additional features are planned for future updates.

Highlights
  • Number base conversion
  • CRC calculation
  • String to hex conversion
  • Hex byte CRC calculation
  • Developer support tool
Features
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Programmer calculator is a tool to support developers to convert numbers between different radix, to calculate CRC of strings or hex bytes. More features is under development and will be delivered in future.

Screenshots

IDFA2 screens
Programmer Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Programmer Calculator at Free against IDFA's $0.99. Programmer Calculator also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months). IDFA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Programmer Calculator is free to download; IDFA costs $0.99 up front. Programmer Calculator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. IDFA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IDFA ships an update every 14 months, Programmer Calculator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IDFA versus Programmer Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIDFAProgrammer Calculator
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—42.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—32 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancesco Varotti永超 侯

In-app purchases

None

IDFA

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Programmer Calculator

One-time3
  • A coke$0.99
  • A cup of coffee$2.99
  • A big meal$5.99

Questions

Is IDFA free?
IDFA costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Programmer Calculator free?
Programmer Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IDFA or Programmer Calculator have ads?
Neither IDFA nor Programmer Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IDFA or Programmer Calculator?
IDFA ships an update every 14 months, and Programmer Calculator fortnightly. Most recently, IDFA was updated on October 5, 2026 and Programmer Calculator on October 19, 2026.

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