LadderTouchLite vs BinaryHexCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LadderTouchLite
Learn the fundamentals of ladder logic, a graphical programming language, through interactive examples and quizzes. This app allows you to explore its mechanisms and test your comprehension with prepared exercises.
- Learn ladder logic basics
- Execute prepared sample programs
- Test understanding with questions
- Control input signals
- Utilize virtual outputs and internal memory
- Configure timers and counters
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LadderTouchLite is an app to learn the basics of ladder logic, which is a graphical programming language. This app has two functions. You can learn about that mechanism by executing some of the prepared samples. And you can check your understanding with questions. -------Difference from the full version------- It doesn't show hints of questions. You cannot make your own ladders. ---------------ELEMENTS--------------- Input(yellow) Up to 5 elements. You can control the input signal by tapping the buttons at the bottom of the display. Virtual output(red) Up to 5 elements. Internal memory(gray) Up to 20 elements. Virtual output(red) and internal memory(gray) are the same for logical behavior. But the difference is in usage. The virtual output is the last element in the ladder logic chain. The Internal memory is for the processing element of the ladder logic chain. These are an imitation of the actual ladder logic with the output devices. Timer(blue) Up to 5 elements. The timer can be set from 0.1 seconds to 10.0 seconds. The setting unit is 0.1 second. The timer works only 'on delay'. This app does not include 'off delay'. On Delay. ---++++++++++ source -------++++++ destination Off Delay. +++---------- source ++++++++----- destination + ON - OFF Time flows from left to right Counter(green) Up to 5 elements. You can set from 1 to 50. There is no counter reset element in this app. Many other ladder logic software has it. The way to reset the counter is to stop running the ladder. All elements can be inverse in the source area. However, timers and counters cannot do it in the destination area. It is difficult to understand the inverse logic of a timer and counter in the destination area. --------------Other-------------- There is no function that connects to outer devices.
BinaryHexCalc
This calculator is designed for developers and computer science enthusiasts. It allows for instant conversion between hexadecimal, decimal, and binary number systems, along with advanced bitwise operations. Features include a 64-bit bit-set panel, mask & copy functionality, and equation history.
- Multi-base support (HEX, DEC, BIN)
- Real-time conversion
- 64-bit Bit-Set panel
- Bitwise operations (AND, OR, XOR, NOT, shifts)
- Mask & Copy functionality
- Equation history
- Dark/light mode UI
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Programmer Calc is a powerful calculator designed for developers, engineers, and computer science enthusiasts. Instantly convert between hexadecimal, decimal, and binary number systems, and perform advanced bitwise operations with ease. Key Features: - Multi-base support: HEX, DEC, BIN - Real-time conversion as you type - Interactive 64-bit Bit-Set panel for granular control - Bitwise operations: AND, OR, XOR, NOT, shifts, two’s complement - Mask & Copy: Highlight and copy masked values for any data type - Paste support: Long-press to paste values into any field - Equation history tracking - Square root and modulo operations - ntuitive UI with dark/light mode - Rate and feedback options The dashboard provides a single location to input and convert values among hexadecimal, decimal, and binary representations. Long-pressing any field pastes a number directly into the corresponding system for rapid entry. The Bit-Set panel offers granular control over every bit, updating all number formats immediately after each toggle. Multiplying values that exceed 64 bits returns 1, and square roots are rounded up to the nearest integer (for example, √15 becomes 4). The Mask & Copy feature highlights the bits for the selected data type and copies the masked value to the clipboard in one step, ensuring consistent data sharing. Whether you’re debugging, reverse engineering, or learning about binary math, Programmer Calc is your essential toolkit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LadderTouchLite at Free against BinaryHexCalc's $1.99. LadderTouchLite also leads on ratings volume (226 vs 2). BinaryHexCalc's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
LadderTouchLite is free to download; BinaryHexCalc costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BinaryHexCalc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LadderTouchLite has 226 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | LadderTouchLite | BinaryHexCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (226 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 226 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motonari Hibi | Matthew Mesropian |
Customer experience
LadderTouchLite
BinaryHexCalc
In-app purchases
LadderTouchLite
No in-app purchases
BinaryHexCalc
No in-app purchases
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