Comparison

NerdCalc vs Binary Time Widget

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous base display
  • Switchable input modes
  • Unsigned and 2's complement support
  • Arithmetic operations
  • Logic operations
  • Bitwise shifting
Features
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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!

About

Binary Time Widget

Displays the current time using binary digits. A unique and minimalist approach to timekeeping for your device.

Highlights
  • Binary time display
  • Widget functionality
  • Minimalist design
  • Supports multiple Apple devices
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This is a widget that uses binary digits to tell you the time.

Screenshots

NerdCalc2 screens
Binary Time Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

NerdCalc and Binary Time Widget both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of NerdCalc's written reviews are positive against 50% of Binary Time Widget's. NerdCalc also leads on ratings volume (183 vs 11). Binary Time Widget's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NerdCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NerdCalc has 183 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of NerdCalc's written reviews are positive against 50% of Binary Time Widget's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NerdCalc versus Binary Time Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNerdCalcBinary Time Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (183 ratings) — better4.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings183 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 19 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNidal FakhouriPixel Plant, LLC

Customer experience

NerdCalc

All ratings183 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

Binary Time Widget

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral18.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NerdCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Binary Time Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NerdCalc free?
NerdCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Binary Time Widget free?
Binary Time Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NerdCalc or Binary Time Widget?
NerdCalc is rated higher. NerdCalc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Binary Time Widget averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do NerdCalc or Binary Time Widget have ads?
Neither NerdCalc nor Binary Time Widget shows ads.

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