HEX Editor vs Truck Explorer v8
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.
Truck Explorer v8
This specialized tool offers comprehensive programming and diagnostic solutions for trucks, buses, and heavy vehicles. It enables reading/writing control unit memory, ECU repair, key programming, and parameter adjustments. Supports a wide range of major heavy vehicle brands.
- Read/write/clone control unit memory
- Repair and recover ECUs
- Program new keys
- Immobilizer off functionality
- Pair/unpair ECUs
- Change speed and torque limits
- Perform OBD and bench diagnostics
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Truck Explorer® - unique special operation tool for trucks, buses and other heavy vehicles. All in one tool for programming and diagnostic solutions. VEI device together with Truck Explorer software allows you to: Read / write / clone memory of control units (full Flash & Eeprom); Repair & recover ECU; Increase maximum power; Program new keys; Make immo off; Pair/unpair ECU; Change speed and torque limits; Calculate access codes (FDOK, VeDOC, DAS); Perform diagnostics by OBD and on bench; Change parameters and more. Supported heavy vehicle brands: Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Iveco, Scania, Volvo, Freightliner, Bharat-Benz, DAF, CLAAS, Setra, VW and many more...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Truck Explorer v8 at Free against HEX Editor's $2.99. Truck Explorer v8 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). HEX Editor's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Truck Explorer v8 is free to download; HEX Editor costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Truck Explorer v8 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HEX Editor has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
HEX Editor ships an update every 2 months, Truck Explorer v8 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HEX Editor | Truck Explorer v8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.7 (24 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 256 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | aZeR DiLLs | DIELEKTRIK |
Customer experience
HEX Editor
Truck Explorer v8
In-app purchases
HEX Editor
No in-app purchases
Truck Explorer v8
No in-app purchases
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