Comparison

Binarrator vs YAML Tools

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

Head to head
About

Binarrator

Convert text into binary code and vice versa with a single tap. This straightforward tool simplifies the process of encoding and decoding binary information.

Highlights
  • Text to binary translation
  • Binary to text translation
  • One-click conversion
  • Simple user interface
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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This app allows you to easily translate text to binary code or binary code to text, with just the click of a button. It's very simple, just type in the text (or your 0's and 1's), click the translate button and let the app do the rest. The app doesn't show any ads.

About

YAML Tools

A private YAML editor for mobile devices that allows you to write, validate, convert, and compare configuration files. It offers desktop-like editing features, JSON schema validation, and multiple export formats.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting and code folding
  • JSON schema validation
  • Convert YAML to JSON, XML, CSV, and more
  • Side-by-side file comparison
  • Private, on-device processing
  • Full iPad keyboard shortcuts
Features
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A fast, private YAML editor for iPhone and iPad. Write and fix Kubernetes manifests, Docker Compose files, GitHub Actions workflows and any other config, then validate, convert and compare it without leaving your device. EDIT LIKE ON YOUR DESKTOP • Syntax highlighting, line numbers and code folding • Smart indentation: Enter indents after a key, Backspace steps back a whole level • Keyboard toolbar with YAML keys, indent and outdent • Tabs, find and replace, undo and redo, and full iPad keyboard shortcuts • Multi-document files (---) fully supported VALIDATE WITH JSON SCHEMA • Built-in SchemaStore catalog covering hundreds of popular config files • Use the schema your file declares, add one from a file or URL, or generate one from your YAML • Errors point to the exact line CONVERT AND EXPORT • Format or minify with your preferred indentation • Convert YAML to JSON, XML, CSV, TSV, TOML, TOON, HTML, Markdown and Base64 • Generate model classes for Swift, Kotlin, Dart, TypeScript, Python, Java, C# and Go EXPLORE AND COMPARE • Interactive tree view with search and Copy JSONPath • Side-by-side diff against another file, pasted text, an open tab or a URL PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your documents are processed on your device and never uploaded. No account, no ads, no tracking. Open files from the Files app, iCloud Drive or a URL, and share results anywhere.

Screenshots

Binarrator4 screens
YAML Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: YAML Tools at 5.0 against Binarrator's 3.0. YAML Tools also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Binarrator's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Binarrator costs $0.99 and YAML Tools $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Binarrator ships an update every 2 months, YAML Tools every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Binarrator versus YAML Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinarratorYAML Tools
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#143#110 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLudvig Valdemar SoerensenMohammed Aadhil

Customer experience

Binarrator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

YAML Tools

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Binarrator

No in-app purchases

None

YAML Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Binarrator free?
Binarrator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is YAML Tools free?
YAML Tools costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Binarrator or YAML Tools?
YAML Tools is rated higher. Binarrator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while YAML Tools averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Binarrator or YAML Tools have ads?
Neither Binarrator nor YAML Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Binarrator or YAML Tools?
Binarrator ships an update every 2 months, and YAML Tools every 5 weeks. Most recently, Binarrator was updated on November 14, 2026 and YAML Tools on November 13, 2026.
Which is more popular, Binarrator or YAML Tools?
Binarrator currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and YAML Tools at #110. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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