Comparison

Simple Hex Editor vs PAC Tester

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

Head to head
About

Simple Hex Editor

Easily view and modify the raw byte data of any file with a straightforward interface. This tool is designed for developers and tech enthusiasts who need a quick and efficient way to perform hex editing without unnecessary complexity.

Highlights
  • View file byte data
  • Edit files in hex
  • Simple interface
  • Quick file access
  • Developer-focused
Features
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Need to peek inside or tweak any file? Hex Editor's got you covered! With a super simple interface, you won't get bogged down by extra features you don't need. It's perfect for developers and tech lovers who want a quick and easy way to edit files in hex. Give it a try and see how easy hex editing can be!

About

PAC Tester

Features
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With PAC Tester you can create, download, test and validate .pac files directly from your device! Enter any url and see which proxy it would travel through (if any). Uses built in proxy handlers to see exactly how iOS would handle it. • Automatically convert your current proxy settings (hand entered, via .pac file, MDM) into .pac format! • Download remote .pac files • Example .pac files built in • Netscape's original Proxy Auto-Config documentation • Test proxy responses!

Screenshots

Simple Hex Editor4 screens
PAC Tester3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PAC Tester at none against Simple Hex Editor's 1. PAC Tester also leads on ads (none vs shown). Simple Hex Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. Simple Hex Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PAC Tester asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple Hex Editor versus PAC Tester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Hex EditorPAC Tester
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEUNGWOO JOCasey Evanoff

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Hex Editor

One-time1
  • Simple Hex Editor Ad-free Lifetime$7.99
None

PAC Tester

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Hex Editor free?
Simple Hex Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PAC Tester free?
PAC Tester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Hex Editor or PAC Tester have ads?
Simple Hex Editor shows ads; PAC Tester does not.

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