HEX Editor vs Thread Pitch Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HEX Editor
View and edit the raw data contents of any file in hexadecimal or ASCII format. Offers robust search, replace, and navigation features for precise file manipulation. Easily manage, save, and export your edited files.
- Edit in HEX or TEXT mode
- Switch between HEX, TEXT, or both views
- Search and replace HEX/TEXT
- Insert and delete bytes
- Jump to specific byte locations
- Save and export files
- File manager with preview
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** Featured in Editor's Picked by Best10Apps.com ** HEX Editor iOS App allows you to view & edit the raw data contents of a file. The data of the file are represented in two columns; hexadecimal paired values & ASCII characters. HEX Editor supports editing & viewing on all types of file (regardless of OS platform). With its simple UI yet packed with features, editing any type of files on-the-go will be effortless. Features include: 1. Supports editing in both HEX or TEXT mode concurrently. 2. Switch views between HEX only, TEXT only or both views anytime while editing a file. 3. Search function supports both for HEX & TEXT mode. Users are now able to select "Find Next", "Replace" once, or "Replace All". In addition, "Exact Match" or "Case Insensitive" search options are added. Note** - replacing bytes will results in adding or removing of bytes IF number of bytes you are replacing is different from the number of bytes you are searching. i.e. if you search "00FF" & replace with "AA01FF", this will automatically insert the additional byte to the file. If you search "editor" & replace with "edit", this will automatically delete the unwanted 2 bytes. 4. Move easily between bytes while editing via the "Prev" & "Next" buttons on the keyboard. 5. Insert & delete any number of bytes at any given locations are supported. 6. "Jump to.." any location of the file easily by specifying the byte number to go to. 7. "Save" or "Save as" edited files are supported. 8. Export files via email or Files App instantly within App. 9. File manager allows user to rename, delete, and preview all files inside the App's document folder. 10. From the preview view, users will have the options to export or open the files via any other installed App that supports that particular type of files or do other useful supported actions for example.. if the file is "PDF", user can export & open this file in iBooks, print to any air print printer, email file, export to Files, export to PDF Assembler, etc. 10a. Use AirDrop feature to share files with others or to import files from other iOS device! 11. Theme selector will allow you to choose the color theme while in edit mode. This will help many users to choose colors that are best for their eyes only i.e. black background with white text, etc. 12. Web downloader will allow users to download files from the internet or LAN. 13. Media importer will allow users to import raw photos & videos from the photo library. 14. Uploader will allow users to upload files to the App's document folder via the built-in web based file-server. You can switch on this service on your device & point your PC or Mac web browser to the given IP address & start uploading your files. 15. Import any files from your iCloud Files is also supported. 16. Import any files from your email attachments or any other installed Apps that supports file sharing via the "Open in.." feature. Please email us for suggestions, comments or any bug reports at info@appkan.my & kindly spare some time to rate this App in the App Store to show your support. We appreciate if user can contact us directly at the email above for any issues & we for sure needs all the information from users in order for us to troubleshoot the issues. Thank you & Enjoy! IMPORTANT NOTES : Editing the raw content of a file may rendered the file to be useless. Make sure you know what your are editing & we shall not be held responsible for any kind of damages to the system or software due to the use of this App.
Thread Pitch Calculator
Easily measure the thread pitch of various screws and bolts directly on your device's screen. This utility app calibrates automatically to your screen width for accurate measurements of metric, US, NPT, and BSPT threads.
- Measure thread pitch on screen
- Automatic screen width calibration
- Supports metric thread sizes
- Supports US thread sizes
- Supports NPT and BSPT threads
- Measures metric screw sizes
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Measure and identify screw and thread pitch quickly and easily with Thread Pitch Calculator. No more guessing with paper, rulers, or physical thread gauges. Simply open the app, place the screw or thread against the screen, and compare it with the on-screen thread patterns. The app automatically calibrates to your screen size for accurate measurement. Whether you're working with metric screws, US threads, or pipe threads, Thread Pitch Calculator helps you find the right thread size and pitch in seconds. Key Features Measure thread pitch directly on your phone screen Automatic screen calibration Easy-to-use thread measurement interface Compare screws with visual thread patterns Metric thread sizes US thread sizes NPT (National Pipe Taper) threads BSPT (British Standard Pipe Taper) threads Metric screw sizes Quick reference for common thread specifications Simple and convenient tool for workshops, DIY, repair, and maintenance Supported Thread Types Metric Threads Identify common metric thread pitches and sizes. US Threads Check common US thread sizes and thread pitches. NPT Threads Reference National Pipe Tapered thread sizes. BSPT Threads Check British Standard Pipe Taper thread sizes. Metric Screw Sizes Compare and identify common metric screw dimensions. Perfect For DIY projects Mechanics Engineers Workshops Hardware professionals Maintenance and repair Machine shops Home improvement Screw and fastener identification Stop carrying a ruler or guessing the thread pitch. Use Thread Pitch Calculator as a convenient thread measurement and reference tool wherever you work.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HEX Editor at every 2 months against Thread Pitch Calculator's every 51 months. HEX Editor also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 4) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, 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
HEX Editor costs $2.99 and Thread Pitch Calculator $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.7 for HEX Editor against 1.8 for Thread Pitch Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HEX Editor has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of HEX Editor's written reviews are positive against 17% of Thread Pitch Calculator's.
HEX Editor ships an update every 2 months, Thread Pitch Calculator every 51 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HEX Editor | Thread Pitch Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 1.7 (24 ratings) | 1.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 51 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | aZeR DiLLs | Bhavinkumar Satashiya |
Customer experience
HEX Editor
Thread Pitch Calculator
In-app purchases
HEX Editor
No in-app purchases
Thread Pitch Calculator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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