ApSmart vs Simple Hex Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ApSmart
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[Features] User Management - Signup/Signin using email id. - Forgot/reset password support. - Signing out. Provisioning - Uses ESPProvision library for provisioning. - Automatically connects to device using QR code. - Can choose manual flow if QR code is not present. - Shows list of available Wi-Fi networks. - Performs the User-Node association workflow. Manage - List all devices associated with a user. - Shows node and device details. - Capability to remove node of a user. - Shows online/offline status of nodes. Control - Shows all static and configurable parameters of a device. - Adapt UI according to the parameter type like toggle for power, slider for brightness. Node Sharing - Node Sharing allows a user to share nodes with other registered users and allow them to monitor and control these nodes. List of operations that are supported in node sharing : For primary users: - Share nodes. - View pending requests. - Cancel a pending request, if required. - Remove node sharing. For secondary users: - View pending requests. - Accept/decline pending requests. [Permission requests] - Bluetooth Relevant Usage - Camera Usage - Location Relevant Usage - Local Network Usage - WiFi Relevant Usage
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.
- View file byte data
- Edit files in hex
- Simple interface
- Quick file access
- Developer-focused
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ApSmart at none against Simple Hex Editor's 1. ApSmart also leads on ads (none vs shown). Simple Hex Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 20 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
Both are free to download. Simple Hex Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ApSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.
ApSmart ships an update every 20 months, Simple Hex Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ApSmart | Simple Hex Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | amazipoint Technology Ltd. | SEUNGWOO JO |
In-app purchases
ApSmart
No in-app purchases
Simple Hex Editor
- Simple Hex Editor Ad-free Lifetime$7.99
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