Abacus & Calculator vs HexBin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Abacus & Calculator
This app combines a modern calculator with a traditional abacus for a unique calculation experience. It offers expression calculation and a history log, all optimized for iPad and other Apple devices.
- Classical keyboard
- Expression calculating
- Calculating history
- Traditional abacus (Chinese/Japanese)
- iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch support
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A brand-new calculator with an old-fashioned Chinese/Japanese abacus, is specially designed for iPad. [FEATURES] • Classical & practical keyboard • Expression calculating • Calculating history • Old-fashioned abacus (Chinese, Japanese) • Supports iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch • Supports Retina display
HexBin
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Numbers, bits, and code—made simple. HexBin is more than a basic converter. It’s a modern toolkit built for developers, computer science students, and curious minds working with binary, hexadecimal, ASCII, and digital systems. Convert instantly between multiple number systems with a clean, distraction-free interface designed for speed and clarity. Why HexBin? • Instant conversion across 7 number formats • Real-time bit visualization for deeper understanding • Built-in ASCII reference and character lookup • Conversion history stored on-device • Fast and private • Designed with a sleek, developer-first experience Whether you're debugging, learning computer architecture, exploring data representation, or working with low-level systems, HexBin keeps the tools you need in one place. Think in binary. Build in hexadecimal. Work smarter with HexBin.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HexBin at Free against Abacus & Calculator's $0.99. Abacus & Calculator's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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
HexBin is free to download; Abacus & Calculator costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Abacus & Calculator | HexBin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 方明 陈 | Nan Su Yee Yee Htike |
In-app purchases
Abacus & Calculator
No in-app purchases
HexBin
No in-app purchases
