Comparison

A3Calc vs REALLY

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

Head to head
About

A3Calc

Features
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A3 Small Format Interchangeable Core Calculator (sister app of A2Calc and A4Calc) ---Programmed by a Locksmith, for Locksmiths--- Automatically calculates the pinning chart for A3 SFIC. Built for 6 or 7 pin systems, however, less can be achieved by using a decimal to erase a chamber. Minimum of a control and master key are required to make a chart. Additional change key available for all devices; 2 change keys available for 16:9 screen devices. Randomize function will generate completely random charts each time it is triggered. "Lock/Unlock" toggle disables/enables all inputs and functions to prevent unwanted/lost changes. Control Finder is an added bonus by reverse engineering a core to determine the control key's bitting. This is perfect when needing to remove multiple cores in a building when the control key has been lost. There are two methods for achieving the control key: 1. using the master, control, and bottom pins, or 2. using only the top/driver pins. Up to 16 different projects can be saved at any one given time. All projects are encrypted and protected with a passcode when stored on your device. All projects can be exported via AirPrint and Email. Compatibility: iPhone / iPod touch on iOS 8.0 or later and iPad on iOS 12.0 or later. Found a bug? Something not working? Have a suggestion? Feel free to contact me via email: farren@phoxlocks.com

About

REALLY

This app offers a private and secure wireless experience with advanced privacy features to protect your personal information. It includes tools to prevent SIM hijacking, unauthorized surveillance, and app tracking, alongside a built-in VPN and call protection.

Highlights
  • Manage wireless lines
  • Instant eSIM activation
  • Theft Guard
  • Spy Guard
  • Microphone & Location Guard
  • Built-in VPN
  • Call Protection
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REALLY is the intelligent carrier. Faster speeds, better coverage, privacy built into the network itself, and an AI that works for you, not on you. Most carriers sell your data and drop your calls. REALLY was built to do neither. Sign up with a phone number and nothing else. Activate an eSIM in under a minute. Then let the network do the work. FASTER 5G. BETTER COVERAGE. * Nationwide 5G with the reach and speed the big three charge premium prices for * Priority data that stays fast when the network is busy * Coverage that goes where you go: cities, highways, and the places other carriers don't YOUR ACCOUNT, YOUR CALL * Manage every line from one dashboard * Get a new eSIM instantly - no store, no forms * See your next bill before it arrives, with no surprises PRIVACY PROTECTION * Theft Guard - stops SIM swaps and port-out attacks before they happen * Spy Guard – blocks unauthorized surveillance * Microphone & Location Guard – catches apps that listen or track * File & Accessory Guard – protects stored data and connected devices * Share & Cable Guard – stops leaks when you share files or charge in public SECURITY THAT JUST WORKS * Built-in VPN – stay private on any network * Call Protection – spoofed and unwanted calls never ring * Spam Message Blocker – phishing and scams never reach your inbox * ID Protection - real-time alerts if your identity shows up where it shouldn't WHY PEOPLE SWITCH * Anonymous signup - your phone number is all we ask for * Instant eSIM activation - live in minutes, on the phone you already own * Faster 5G, wider coverage, lower bill * A real person - your dedicated concierge, no queue Join the future of wireless—private, secure, and built for you.

Screenshots

A3Calc4 screens
REALLY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: REALLY at Free against A3Calc's $1.99. REALLY also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 18 months). A3Calc's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

REALLY is free to download; A3Calc costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A3Calc ships an update every 18 months, REALLY every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
A3Calc versus REALLY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA3CalcREALLY
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.3 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarren DomeniciReally Communications, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

A3Calc

No in-app purchases

None

REALLY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A3Calc free?
A3Calc costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is REALLY free?
REALLY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do A3Calc or REALLY have ads?
Neither A3Calc nor REALLY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A3Calc or REALLY?
A3Calc ships an update every 18 months, and REALLY every 2 weeks. Most recently, A3Calc was updated on September 30, 2026 and REALLY on October 11, 2026.

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