Simple Hex Calc vs Librarian
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Hex Calc
This utility app provides IT programmers with a pocket calculator for performing arithmetic and logical operations on numbers in various bases. It offers extensive configuration options for bit length, signed/unsigned modes, and data display formats, with a reference manual included.
- Arithmetic and logical operations
- Multiple number base support (2/8/10/16)
- Bit shift, rotate, set, clear, and order operations
- Memory operations (save, load, swap)
- Configurable bit length and signed/unsigned modes
- Cut, copy, and paste results
- Reference manual included
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Simple Hex Calc is a simple pocket calculator for IT programmers. Features: * Arithmetic operations. (add, subtract, multiply, divide, modulo) * Logical operations. (not, and, or, xor, '+', '-') * Logical operations. (bit shift/rotate, bit set/clear, flip bit/byte order) * Memory operations. (clear, save, load, swap) * Switch the base 2/8/10/16 number on input. * Switch simple and extended mode by rotating device. * Switch simple and extended mode by swiping the left and right edge of screen. * Calculate the order entered. (2+2*2=8) * Cut, copy or paste the result by a tap. * Configure bit length option. (select 1 - 64 bit) * Configure signed/unsigned option. * Configure to display data format on/off option. * Configure to display data in previous base on/off option. * Configure grouping separator for BIN, OCT and HEX mode. * Configure tap sound on/off option. * Reference manual included. * Integer only. :-)
Librarian
Easily find libraries and books across Japan. Search by map, area, or your current location, and look for books by keyword or genre. Check book availability at nearby libraries.
- Search libraries by map
- Search libraries by area
- Search libraries by current location
- Search books by keyword
- Search books by genre
- Check book availability
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This application can search for the library and the book on Japan. 1. Method of searching for library. (1) Map (2) Area (3) The present location outskirts 2. Method of looking for book (1) Keyword (2) Genre of book It can be confirmed whether there is a book in the library near the place where you are. This application supports only Japanese.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Hex Calc at 94% against Librarian's 47%. Simple Hex Calc also leads on ads (none vs shown). Librarian's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 27.0). On update cadence, 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
Librarian is free to download; Simple Hex Calc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simple Hex Calc ships an update every 5 months, Librarian every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Hex Calc | Librarian |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews — better | 47.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hiroki Ishiura | shinichi tanimoto |
Customer experience
Simple Hex Calc
Librarian
In-app purchases
Simple Hex Calc
No in-app purchases
Librarian
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Simple Hex Calc free?
Is Librarian free?
Do Simple Hex Calc or Librarian have ads?
Which is updated more often, Simple Hex Calc or Librarian?
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