Comparison

LightGRID+ vs Simple Hex Editor

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

Head to head
About

LightGRID+

Features
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Current’s LightGRID+ wireless outdoor lighting management platform offers lighting control solutions for virtually any outdoor application including roadway lighting, parking lots, parking decks, office parks, and smart campuses. LightGRID+ Mobile is an easy to use application for installing and configuring the LightGRID+ wireless node modules.

About

Simple Hex Editor

Easily view and modify the raw byte data of any file with a straightforward interface. This tool is designed for developers and tech enthusiasts who need a quick and efficient way to perform hex editing without unnecessary complexity.

Highlights
  • View file byte data
  • Edit files in hex
  • Simple interface
  • Quick file access
  • Developer-focused
Features
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Need to peek inside or tweak any file? Hex Editor's got you covered! With a super simple interface, you won't get bogged down by extra features you don't need. It's perfect for developers and tech lovers who want a quick and easy way to edit files in hex. Give it a try and see how easy hex editing can be!

Screenshots

LightGRID+4 screens
Simple Hex Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightGRID+ at none against Simple Hex Editor's 1. LightGRID+ also leads on ads (none vs shown). Simple Hex Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Simple Hex Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LightGRID+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LightGRID+ ships an update every 8 months, Simple Hex Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LightGRID+ versus Simple Hex Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightGRID+Simple Hex Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCurrent Lighting Solutions, LLCSEUNGWOO JO

In-app purchases

None

LightGRID+

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Hex Editor

One-time1
  • Simple Hex Editor Ad-free Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is LightGRID+ free?
LightGRID+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Hex Editor free?
Simple Hex Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LightGRID+ or Simple Hex Editor have ads?
Simple Hex Editor shows ads; LightGRID+ does not.
Which is updated more often, LightGRID+ or Simple Hex Editor?
LightGRID+ ships an update every 8 months, and Simple Hex Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, LightGRID+ was updated on May 17, 2026 and Simple Hex Editor on September 24, 2026.

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