Comparison

NerdCalc vs HEXCalc(binary conversion)

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

HEXCalc(binary conversion)

This utility app performs n-ary conversions, including those with decimal points. It also converts binary numbers into their sign, one's complement, and two's complement representations.

Highlights
  • N-ary conversion with decimal points
  • Binary to sign code
  • Binary to one's complement
  • Binary to two's complement
  • Supports iPhone and iPod
Features
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包含小数点的n进制转换. 二进制转换成原码,反码补码. It contains a decimal point 'n' binary conversion. Binary conversion into the TURN CODE, COMPLEMENTAL CODE, ONES-COMPLEMENTAL CODE.

Screenshots

NerdCalc2 screens
HEXCalc(binary conversion)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NerdCalc at 83% against HEXCalc(binary conversion)'s 0%. NerdCalc also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 19 months vs every 69 months). HEXCalc(binary conversion)'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On 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

NerdCalc is free to download; HEXCalc(binary conversion) costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NerdCalc ships an update every 19 months, HEXCalc(binary conversion) every 69 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NerdCalc versus HEXCalc(binary conversion): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNerdCalcHEXCalc(binary conversion)
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (183 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings183 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 19 months — betterEvery 69 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNidal Fakhouri永生 刘

Customer experience

NerdCalc

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

HEXCalc(binary conversion)

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

NerdCalc

No in-app purchases

None

HEXCalc(binary conversion)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NerdCalc free?
NerdCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HEXCalc(binary conversion) free?
HEXCalc(binary conversion) costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NerdCalc or HEXCalc(binary conversion) have ads?
Neither NerdCalc nor HEXCalc(binary conversion) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NerdCalc or HEXCalc(binary conversion)?
NerdCalc ships an update every 19 months, and HEXCalc(binary conversion) every 69 months. Most recently, NerdCalc was updated on September 27, 2026 and HEXCalc(binary conversion) on September 29, 2026.

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