Comparison

Graycode vs Bulbul

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

Head to head
About

Graycode

This utility converts numbers between decimal, hexadecimal, binary, and Gray code formats. Changes to one value automatically update the others, making it a convenient tool for engineers. It also features an animated demonstration of the Tower of Hanoi puzzle.

Highlights
  • Decimal, hex, binary, Gray code conversion
  • Real-time updates
  • Handy calculator for engineers
  • Animated Tower of Hanoi solution
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, iPod
Features
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This app is used to convert numbers among decimal, hex, binary and gray code. If a user changes any one of these numbers, the other ones will change accordingly. It is a handy calculator for engineers to obtain the binary or gray code values from a decimal, or vise versa. In addition, an animated solution of a Hanoi Tower with three disks is also demonstrated based on the input number.

About

Bulbul

Securely store photos and files in separate, password-protected spaces. Each code unlocks a unique vault, preventing a single password from revealing all your data. Features include a file manager, markdown editor, private browser, and camera, with optional Face ID/Touch ID.

Highlights
  • Multiple codes for separate vaults
  • Integrated file manager
  • Markdown editor for notes
  • Private in-app browser
  • Direct camera saving
  • Optional Face ID/Touch ID
Features
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When you have to hand over your phone, open only the space you are fine showing. Bulbul is a decoy folder and a vault in one: every code opens a different space, and every code opens a real one, so nothing looks hidden. Text codes, patterns, and numeric codes each open a separate space for photos, files, notes, links, and web research. Decoy by design - Keep a decoy code and a real code side by side. - No list of spaces is shown anywhere in the app, not even how many exist. - Nothing looks locked, so nobody asks you to unlock it. Code-addressed spaces - Text codes, patterns, and numeric codes can each open a different space. - There is no exposed list of every space in the app. - There is no master password that opens everything at once. - Decoy spaces are natural: every code opens a real, separate space. Capture into the right place - Share files, photos, and links into Bulbul from other apps. - Pick the code for the space where the item belongs. - Save YouTube and web links as shortcuts inside the right project. - Pin widgets to jump directly into a specific space and tab. Work inside each space - File manager for folders, documents, images, PDFs, and videos. - Markdown editor for private notes and read mode. - Camera that saves directly into the active space, not your camera roll. - Built-in browser with a separate session per space. - Per-space iCloud sync controls when you want a space to stay local. Made for people who - Keep work files, family photos, project notes, and receipts in separate contexts. - Share a device but do not want one visible folder of private material. - Prefer opening only the space they need, instead of unlocking everything. Important - Forgotten codes cannot be recovered. - Bulbul stores data on your device and in the iCloud account you explicitly enable. Requires iOS 26 or later. Universal app for iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Graycode4 screens
Bulbul4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Graycode at 67% against Bulbul's 0%. Graycode also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). Bulbul's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 months). On ratings volume, 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

Bulbul is free to download; Graycode costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Graycode holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Graycode's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bulbul's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Graycode ships an update every 10 months, Bulbul every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Graycode versus Bulbul: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGraycodeBulbul
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB114 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDuo Pisceses, Inc.heewook shin

Customer experience

Graycode

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bulbul

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Graycode

No in-app purchases

None

Bulbul

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Graycode free?
Graycode costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bulbul free?
Bulbul is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Graycode or Bulbul?
Graycode is rated higher. Graycode averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bulbul averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Graycode or Bulbul have ads?
Bulbul shows ads; Graycode does not.
Which is updated more often, Graycode or Bulbul?
Graycode ships an update every 10 months, and Bulbul every 2 days. Most recently, Graycode was updated on October 11, 2026 and Bulbul on October 29, 2026.

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