NerdCalc vs Mini
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NerdCalc
Perform calculations across binary, hexadecimal, and decimal number bases simultaneously. Easily switch input modes and see results update instantly for all bases. Supports unsigned and 2's complement for negative numbers, along with arithmetic, logic, and bitwise operations.
- Simultaneous base display
- Switchable input modes
- Unsigned and 2's complement support
- Arithmetic operations
- Logic operations
- Bitwise shifting
Read full descriptionHide full description
NerdCalc is a binary, hexadecimal and decimal calculator that displays all three number bases at the same time. With NerdCalc, you can quickly switch which base you are inputting and the result of your calculations is always updated for all three bases, no matter what the current input mode. NerdCalc supports both unsigned and 2’s complement, to allow for negative numbers, and can perform basic arithmetic and logic operations as well as bitwise shifting. Enjoy!
Mini
This utility app allows for seamless conversion and calculation between decimal, hexadecimal, and binary number systems on a single screen. It supports arithmetic operations across all input modes, including signed 32-bit values.
- Decimal, Hexadecimal, Binary conversion
- Arithmetic operations supported
- Single screen interface
- Signed 32-bit support
Read full descriptionHide full description
Perform your conversions and calculations with Mini. Features: * Decimal - HexaDecimal - Binary values in a single screen * Supports arithmetic operations in all three modes of input * Signed 32 bit support
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NerdCalc at 4.8 against Mini's 1.0. NerdCalc also leads on ratings volume (183 vs 1). Mini's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NerdCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NerdCalc has 183 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NerdCalc ships an update every 19 months, Mini every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NerdCalc | Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (183 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 183 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nidal Fakhouri | BM Technovations |
Customer experience
NerdCalc
Mini
In-app purchases
NerdCalc
No in-app purchases
Mini
No in-app purchases
