Comparison

K vs Program Codes

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

Head to head
About

K

This utility app calculates bend allowances and deductions for sheet metal fabrication. It helps engineers and fabricators determine precise K-Factor values, improving accuracy and reducing material waste in bending processes.

Highlights
  • K-Factor calculation
  • Bend allowance and deduction
  • Material and thickness support
  • Instant results
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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K-Factor Bend Allowance Calculator is a powerful and easy-to-use tool designed for engineers, fabricators, sheet metal workers, and designers to quickly calculate accurate bend allowances and bend deductions. Whether you are working with sheet metal, steel, or other materials, this app helps you determine the correct K-Factor for precise bending results, reducing errors and saving time in production. Key Features: =========== โ€ข K-Factor Calculator โ€“ Easily calculate K-Factor values for accurate bend allowance. โ€ข Bend Allowance & Deduction โ€“ Get precise values for sheet metal bending. โ€ข Material & Thickness Support โ€“ Works with different sheet thicknesses and bend radii. โ€ข Instant Results โ€“ Enter your parameters and get accurate results instantly. โ€ข Essential for Fabricators โ€“ Ideal for CNC programmers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing professionals. โ€ข User-Friendly Design โ€“ Simple, clean, and fast interface for quick calculations. Why Use This App? ============== Accurate K-Factor calculation is essential for ensuring correct flat patterns and minimizing material wastage. With this app, you can improve your sheet metal bending accuracy, optimize design, and save valuable time on the shop floor.

About

Program Codes

Features
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Program Codes is a program code download application (source codes). There are over 20 Windows applications in total. The codes are packed in a RAR file. After downloading, you need to unpack them and open the project in an IDE application. Project types are: C#, C++, Java. The codes only work in a Windows environment. The codes only need an IDE to compile and run programs after compilation. C# and C++ codes need Windows Visual Studio to compile. And Java codes Eclipse. The app is easy to use. To do this, press the Programs button in the main menu and you will see programs that you can download (Projects). Once you have selected an application, press the Open button. You can browse the application files and view them in the application tree. If you want to see the contents of the file, press the Content button, the file must be selected. You can see the contents of the files, not folders. If you want to download a Project, press the Download button. You can download the application if you have upgraded. This is a paid purchase. You can do this by pressing the Upgrade button in the Main menu. You can choose the location of the downloaded file on your device.

Screenshots

K3 screens
Program Codes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Program Codes at Free against K's $2.99. Program Codes also leads on update cadence (every 9 months vs every 43 months). K's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Program Codes is free to download; K costs $2.99 up front. Program Codes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. K asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

K ships an update every 43 months, Program Codes every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
K versus Program Codes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKProgram Codes
Price$2.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 43 monthsEvery 9 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBhavinkumar SatashiyaJanek Soomets

In-app purchases

None

K

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Program Codes

One-time1
  • Upgrade Program Codes$12.99

Questions

Is K free?
K costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Program Codes free?
Program Codes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do K or Program Codes have ads?
Neither K nor Program Codes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, K or Program Codes?
K ships an update every 43 months, and Program Codes every 9 months. Most recently, K was updated on September 21, 2026 and Program Codes on October 1, 2026.

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