Report updated Apr 23, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

Hexer — Hex File Viewer is an established developer tools app that is a paid app. With a 4.1/5 rating from 26 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is Hexer — Hex File Viewer?

Hexer is a dedicated hex viewer for iOS and iPadOS designed for inspecting binary files. It integrates directly with the Files app to support cloud storage and local repositories while providing customizable color-coded visualization of binary, hexadecimal, and ASCII data.

Current Momentum

v2.1

This version brings new icons as well as many medium and small improvements including new features. Search Filters and Improvements: • Filter ASCII search with RegEx and select case sensitivity • Share search results • Select search results in the document Jump to Offset: • Jump to a given hexadecimal offset • Highlight the byte at the given index Codepages Support: • Select one of multiple codepages • Support for ASCII, ISO Latin, and EBCDIC • Select multiple syntax themes for each • Classic HexFiend and HexDump modes Metadata Information: • View metadata in analysis tab • Inspect UTI, creation date, modification date and Unix Permissions iPadOS Cursor Support: • Cursor snaps accurately to bytes • Cursor snaps to byte frequencies • Added secondary click options to many buttons Visual Improvements: • New app icons! • New “Shaded of Purple” theme • Alternating rows option • Indicate currently open sidebar • Change sidebar color to resemble iWork apps • Increase sidebar width • Removed sidebar slideover mode • Indicated byte in frequency grid • Changed some contrasts for accessibility • Linked new website and mail • Further small design tweaks Bug Fixes and Improvements: • Removed a bunch of crashes and memory leaks • Improved performance when scrolling and resizing in a variety of ways • Restored ability to launch on M1 Macs • Decreased app size

Competition

Rivals identification in progress

7-Day Rank Pulse 🇺🇸

Developer Tools
#62
6

Rating Pulse 🇺🇸

What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

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What Are The Key Features?

Files App IntegrationStandard

Allows direct browsing of files from iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, and local git repositories.

Color-Coded VisualizationStandard

Highlights printable characters, null bytes, and control characters across binary, hex, and ASCII columns.

Customizable FormattingStandard

Supports adjustable column counts in powers of two and multiple character encoding interpretations including ASCII, ISO Latin 1, and EBCDIC.

Advanced UI ControlsStandard

Includes keyboard shortcut support, configurable themes, and granular control over copy and share formatting.

How much does it cost?

Paid

Who Built It?

Hans Schulein app icon

Providing technical users with specialized tools for binary file inspection and data visualization on mobile platforms.

Portfolio

1

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Analysis in progress, available soon

What do users think recently?

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Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.

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What is the competitive landscape for Hexer — Hex File Viewer?

Where is it available?

Localized markets (1)

United States

How's The Developer Tools Market?

How does it evolve in the Developer Tools market?

Rank progression

74 active rankings tracked — 30-day window

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for Hexer — Hex File Viewer

Key Takeaways

Hexer provides a robust, native mobile environment for professional-grade binary file inspection and analysis.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

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AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Hexer — Hex File Viewer, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

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Marlvel.ai. “Hexer — Hex File Viewer Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 23, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-hans-hexer

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