Comparison

Smart Convert vs Base to Base Converter

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

Head to head
About

Smart Convert

Easily switch numbers between various bases, from binary to base 62. Ideal for developers, students, and math enthusiasts needing quick and reliable conversions with fractional parts. Features include instant common base conversions, custom base support, and conversion history.

Highlights
  • Convert between bases 2 to 62
  • Quick mode for common bases
  • Custom mode for any base pair
  • Save and recall conversion history
  • Support for fractional numbers
  • Light and dark themes
  • Localized in 9 languages
Features
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Smart Convert converts numbers between any bases from 2 to 62 — all on one screen. Type a value and the results for your pinned bases appear instantly. Whether you're debugging hex, learning binary, or curious about base 36 and base 62, just tap a result to copy it. KEY FEATURES • One screen for everything: pick the input base, type a value, and see every result as a card • Bases 2 to 62: binary, octal, decimal and hex by default — pin any other base to add it to your results • No digit limit: arbitrary-precision math converts huge numbers (well beyond 64 bits) exactly, with no rounding • Tap to copy: tap a result card to copy it. Touch and hold to copy with separators or a prefix (0x, 0b, 0o), or to use the value as your new input • Forgiving input: paste values with prefixes like 0x, spaces or underscores as separators, or full-width digits • Fractions and negative numbers: choose 8, 16 or 32 digits for fractions that don't terminate • History: values are saved automatically — tap one to bring it back to the converter • Light & Dark themes: follow the system or choose your own • Localized in 9 languages, on iPhone and iPad DESIGNED FOR • Software engineers working with hex, binary, or unusual encodings • Computer science students learning number systems • Math enthusiasts curious about base 36, base 62, and beyond • Anyone who needs a quick, reliable converter HOW TO USE 1. Choose the input base above the input field 2. Type a value — results for your pinned bases appear instantly 3. Tap a result to copy it, or touch and hold for more options 4. Use "Add base" to pin any base from 2 to 62 Free to use, with an optional in-app purchase to remove ads. No account needed. Ads are provided by Google AdMob. On first launch, the app asks for permission to track for personalized ads — every feature works whether or not you allow it.

About

Base to Base Converter

This app converts integer and fractional numbers between bases 2 and 16, explaining each step of the conversion process. It offers direct conversions between specific bases and prioritizes minimizing numerical error for fractions.

Highlights
  • Converts between bases 2-16
  • Explains conversion steps
  • Handles integers and fractions
  • Minimizes numerical error
  • Direct base conversions
Features
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"Base to Base Converter" converts both integer and fractional numbers to and from all bases between 2(binary) and 16(hexadecimal). Together with performing calculations, it explains the steps in detail. Conversion from base A to base B is done and explained in two stages: 1. Base A to base 10(decimal), 2. Base 10(decimal), to base B. Every effort was made to minimize numerical error when converting fractional numbers. Also available: Direct conversion with explanation of steps: * From base 2(binary) to 4, 8(octal), 16(hexadecimal); * From base 3 to base 9; * From base 4 to base 16(hexadecimal). We welcome suggestions, our e-mail is graphmath@aol.com.

Screenshots

Smart Convert4 screens
Base to Base Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Base to Base Converter at 5.0 against Smart Convert's 3.0. Base to Base Converter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Smart Convert's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Smart Convert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Base to Base Converter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Base to Base Converter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Convert ships an update weekly, Base to Base Converter every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Smart Convert versus Base to Base Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart ConvertBase to Base Converter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoya NamboYuri Morozov

Customer experience

Smart Convert

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Base to Base Converter

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Convert

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
None

Base to Base Converter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Convert free?
Smart Convert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Base to Base Converter free?
Base to Base Converter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Convert or Base to Base Converter?
Base to Base Converter is rated higher. Smart Convert averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Base to Base Converter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Smart Convert or Base to Base Converter have ads?
Smart Convert shows ads; Base to Base Converter does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Convert or Base to Base Converter?
Smart Convert ships an update weekly, and Base to Base Converter every 5 weeks. Most recently, Smart Convert was updated on November 3, 2026 and Base to Base Converter on October 30, 2026.

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