Comparison

Simple Hex Calc vs HEX Editor

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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. :-)

About

HEX Editor

View and edit the raw data contents of any file in hexadecimal or ASCII format. Offers robust search, replace, and navigation features for precise file manipulation. Easily manage, save, and export your edited files.

Highlights
  • Edit in HEX or TEXT mode
  • Switch between HEX, TEXT, or both views
  • Search and replace HEX/TEXT
  • Insert and delete bytes
  • Jump to specific byte locations
  • Save and export files
  • File manager with preview
Features
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** Featured in Editor's Picked by Best10Apps.com ** HEX Editor iOS App allows you to view & edit the raw data contents of a file. The data of the file are represented in two columns; hexadecimal paired values & ASCII characters. HEX Editor supports editing & viewing on all types of file (regardless of OS platform). With its simple UI yet packed with features, editing any type of files on-the-go will be effortless. Features include: 1. Supports editing in both HEX or TEXT mode concurrently. 2. Switch views between HEX only, TEXT only or both views anytime while editing a file. 3. Search function supports both for HEX & TEXT mode. Users are now able to select "Find Next", "Replace" once, or "Replace All". In addition, "Exact Match" or "Case Insensitive" search options are added. Note** - replacing bytes will results in adding or removing of bytes IF number of bytes you are replacing is different from the number of bytes you are searching. i.e. if you search "00FF" & replace with "AA01FF", this will automatically insert the additional byte to the file. If you search "editor" & replace with "edit", this will automatically delete the unwanted 2 bytes. 4. Move easily between bytes while editing via the "Prev" & "Next" buttons on the keyboard. 5. Insert & delete any number of bytes at any given locations are supported. 6. "Jump to.." any location of the file easily by specifying the byte number to go to. 7. "Save" or "Save as" edited files are supported. 8. Export files via email or Files App instantly within App. 9. File manager allows user to rename, delete, and preview all files inside the App's document folder. 10. From the preview view, users will have the options to export or open the files via any other installed App that supports that particular type of files or do other useful supported actions for example.. if the file is "PDF", user can export & open this file in iBooks, print to any air print printer, email file, export to Files, export to PDF Assembler, etc. 10a. Use AirDrop feature to share files with others or to import files from other iOS device! 11. Theme selector will allow you to choose the color theme while in edit mode. This will help many users to choose colors that are best for their eyes only i.e. black background with white text, etc. 12. Web downloader will allow users to download files from the internet or LAN. 13. Media importer will allow users to import raw photos & videos from the photo library. 14. Uploader will allow users to upload files to the App's document folder via the built-in web based file-server. You can switch on this service on your device & point your PC or Mac web browser to the given IP address & start uploading your files. 15. Import any files from your iCloud Files is also supported. 16. Import any files from your email attachments or any other installed Apps that supports file sharing via the "Open in.." feature. Please email us for suggestions, comments or any bug reports at info@appkan.my & kindly spare some time to rate this App in the App Store to show your support. We appreciate if user can contact us directly at the email above for any issues & we for sure needs all the information from users in order for us to troubleshoot the issues. Thank you & Enjoy! IMPORTANT NOTES : Editing the raw content of a file may rendered the file to be useless. Make sure you know what your are editing & we shall not be held responsible for any kind of damages to the system or software due to the use of this App.

Screenshots

Simple Hex Calc4 screens
HEX Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Hex Calc at 94% against HEX Editor's 24%. Simple Hex Calc also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.7) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). HEX Editor's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 8). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Simple Hex Calc costs $0.99 and HEX Editor $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Hex Calc holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Simple Hex Calc's written reviews are positive against 24% of HEX Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Hex Calc ships an update every 3 months, HEX Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simple Hex Calc versus HEX Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Hex CalcHEX Editor
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better1.7 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews — better23.7% of reviews
Number of ratings824 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroki IshiuraaZeR DiLLs

Customer experience

Simple Hex Calc

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%

HEX Editor

All ratings24 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative79.2%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral9.2%
Negative67.1%

In-app purchases

None

Simple Hex Calc

No in-app purchases

None

HEX Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Hex Calc free?
Simple Hex Calc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HEX Editor free?
HEX Editor costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Hex Calc or HEX Editor?
Simple Hex Calc is rated higher. Simple Hex Calc averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while HEX Editor averages 1.7 from 24 ratings.
Do Simple Hex Calc or HEX Editor have ads?
Neither Simple Hex Calc nor HEX Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Hex Calc or HEX Editor?
Simple Hex Calc ships an update every 3 months, and HEX Editor every 2 months. Most recently, Simple Hex Calc was updated on September 23, 2026 and HEX Editor on September 2, 2026.

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