Hex Editor & Viewer vs Lump
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hex Editor & Viewer
This professional tool allows for fast binary viewing and precise byte editing of large files on iOS. It offers advanced analysis features like hex comparison and file header inspection, ensuring data integrity with in-place editing and dirty state tracking.
- Fast binary viewer for massive files
- Precision byte editing
- Hexadecimal & Binary view
- ASCII Data decoding
- Hex Compare logic
- File Header analysis
- In-place editing
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Stop struggling with "lite" editors that crash on large files. Hex Eye is the Professional Hex Tool designed exclusively for iOS. It combines the speed of a Simple Hex Editor with the power of a desktop Data Analyzer. Whether you need a fast Binary Viewer for massive files or a precision Byte Editor for reverse engineering, Hex Eye delivers native performance without memory errors. KEY FEATURES: INSTANT FILE VIEWER Open massive files (100MB, 1GB+) in milliseconds. Our optimized engine beats any standard Hex Viewer by reading directly from disk. PROFESSIONAL DATA EDITOR Inspect and edit with precision: - Hexadecimal & Binary view - ASCII Data decoding - Jump to address & Byte analysis - Native Dark Mode ADVANCED ANALYSIS - Hex Compare logic (visually inspect differences via offset) - File Header analysis for any format (bin, dat, exe, pdf) - Deep dive into file structures SAFE & SECURE - In-place editing protects your file structure - Dirty State tracking prevents accidental data loss - No data leaves your device PRICING: Hex Eye is free to download as a powerful Binary Viewer. A single, one-time purchase (Lifetime) unlocks unlimited Editing. No Subscriptions. No Ads. Supported formats: hex, bin, dat, txt, jpg, png, and any binary file. Download Hex Eye today - The ultimate Hex Editor & Analyzer for iOS.
Lump
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Display the contents of (almost) any file in hexadecimal and ASCII or UTF-8. Useful for programmers, experimenters, and explorers. Handles huge files easily.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lump at none against Hex Editor & Viewer's 1. Lump also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Hex Editor & Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Hex Editor & Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lump asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hex Editor & Viewer ships an update every 3 months, Lump every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hex Editor & Viewer | Lump |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 倩 罗 | David Rifkind |
In-app purchases
Hex Editor & Viewer
- HexEye$4.99
Lump
No in-app purchases
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