Comparison

Pilot Calcs vs Kakuro SideKick IV

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

Head to head
About

Pilot Calcs

This app provides over 130 aviation-specific calculations and unit conversions for pilots. It aids in trip planning, in-flight adjustments, and maintenance with detailed descriptions, equations, and graphics. Users can save calculations, add favorites, and share results via email.

Highlights
  • Over 130 aviation calculations
  • Unit conversions
  • Trip planning tools
  • In-flight calculations
  • Maintenance references
  • Save and favorite calculations
  • Email calculation results
Features
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With over 130 calculations and unit conversions, Pilot Calcs gives you access to quickly and easily solve a variety of calculations from your iPhone or iPad. If you are a pilot you’ll want Pilot Calcs for trip planning, in flight calculations, and maintenance. Most E6B apps include 25 to 50 calculators and conversions. Pilot Calcs includes over 100 calculators and conversions plus include descriptions, equations and graphics. Not just calculators but the ability save and open saved calculations and add calculators to a favorites list. You can also email calculator inputs and results so you can easily share your calculations. Search functionality enables you to quickly find the calculator you want. Current Calculators include: Conversions * Airflow * Angle * Area * Air Pressure Conversion * Density * Electrical Current * Electrical Power * Electrical Voltage * Energy * Flow Rate * Fluid * Fuel Mileage * Length * Mechanical Power * Money * Speed * Temperature * Torque * Volume * Weight * Weight of Liquids Fuel * Aviation Fuel Density and Weight * Fuel Consumption * Fuel Economy * Fuel Required * Fuel Weight * Maximum Fuel Load * Maximum Flight Time * Tank Fill Time Miscellaneous * Amps from Volts and Watts * Chart Distance * Distance to Horizon * Obstacle Height * Volts from Amps and Watts * Watts from Volts and Amps Money * Future Value Lump Sum * Loan Payments * Operating Costs * Operating Costs - Direct Costs * Operating Costs - Engine Reserve * Operating Costs - Prop Reserve * Private Pilot License Cost Performance * Climb - Best Rate vs. Best Angle * Climb Gradient * Descent Distance * Distance from Speed and Time * Glide Distance * Hydroplaning * Pivotal Altitude * Propeller Tip Speed * Rate of Climb from Climb Gradient * Rate of Climb to Clear Obstacle * Speed from Time and Distance * Time from Distance and Speed * True Airspeed * True Airspeed Via GPS * Turn - Bank Angle * Turn - Rate of Turn * Turn - Turn Radius * Turn - Performance Trip Planning * Time Zone Converter - 12Hr Time * Time Zone Converter - 24 Hr Time * Trip Estimator * Trip Estimator - Fuel * Trip Estimator - Costs Weather * Cloud Base & Temperature * Freezing Level * Density Altitude from Air Pressure * Density Altitude from Pressure Alt * Dew Point * Frost Point * Heat Index * Lightning Distance * Mach One * Pressure Altitude * Relative Humidity * Standard Atmosphere * Wind Chill Weight & Balance * Adverse CG Check - Forward * Adverse CG Check - Aft * Arm * CG Alteration - Weight, Arm * CG Alteration - Weight, Moment * CG Change - Shifting Weights * CG Change - Distance to Shift * CG Change - Weight to Shift * CG Change - Total Weight from Shift * Finding CG - Scales & Moments * Finding CG - Nose Wheel - Forward * Finding CG - Nose Wheel - Aft * Finding CG - Tail Wheel - Forward * Finding CG - Tail Wheel - Aft * Finding CG - As % of MAC * Finding CG - From % of MAC * Moment * Permanent Ballast * Temporary Ballast * Weight & Balance - Arms/Moments * Weight & Balance - Loading Graph Wind & Ground Speed * Course, Ground Speed, and WCA * Heading, Ground Speed, and WCA * Runway Wind Components * Wind Speed & Direction More calculators coming soon in free updates! If there's a calculator you'd like to see added, visit our website and send us an email.

About

Kakuro SideKick IV

Features
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Elevate your Kakuro solving experience with Kakuro Sidekick IV, the ultimate companion for fans of the classic cross-sum puzzle. Whether you are a casual player or a seasoned master, this app is designed to eliminate the tedious mental arithmetic and let you focus on the logic and strategy that make Kakuro so rewarding. Kakuro Sidekick IV is more than just a combination table; it’s a dynamic, interactive tool that adapts to your puzzle-solving progress in real time. Key Features: •Instant Combinations: Quickly find every possible digit combination for any target sum (3–45) and run length (2–9 digits). •Smart Filtering: Use the "Must Contain Digits" feature to narrow down your candidates. As you solve cells in your puzzle, tap those digits in the app to instantly filter the list to only valid remaining combinations. •Color-Coded Logic: Our intuitive interface uses a specialized color system to give you a mathematical edge: ◦Green: Available digits. ◦Orange: Digits currently selected as "Must Contain." ◦Amber: Digits that are mathematically required to be in every remaining valid combination. ◦Grey: Digits that are impossible for the current sum and length. •Candidate Tracking: Tap any combination in the results list to highlight it in red. This helps you keep track of specific candidates as you cross-reference different runs on your board. •Built-in Digital Calculator: Need to perform a quick addition or subtraction? Access the dedicated, retro-styled digital calculator without ever leaving the app. •Modern Design: Optimized for speed and clarity with a sleek, dark-themed interface that reduces eye strain during long solving sessions. How It Works: 1.Select Sum: Pick your target sum from the left column. 2.Select Run Length: Choose the number of cells in the run. 3.Filter: Tap digits you’ve already placed to narrow the results. 4.Solve: Use the highlighted combinations to finish your grid with confidence! Stop guessing and start solving. Download Kakuro Sidekick IV today and conquer even the toughest Kakuro puzzles with ease!

Screenshots

Pilot Calcs4 screens
Kakuro SideKick IV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kakuro SideKick IV at Free against Pilot Calcs's $2.99. Pilot Calcs's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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

Kakuro SideKick IV is free to download; Pilot Calcs costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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Pilot Calcs versus Kakuro SideKick IV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot CalcsKakuro SideKick IV
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCalculated IndustriesYeshayahou Ben-Ari

In-app purchases

None

Pilot Calcs

No in-app purchases

None

Kakuro SideKick IV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilot Calcs free?
Pilot Calcs costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kakuro SideKick IV free?
Kakuro SideKick IV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pilot Calcs or Kakuro SideKick IV have ads?
Neither Pilot Calcs nor Kakuro SideKick IV shows ads.

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