Comparison

Architectural Digest vs KALKUL

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

Head to head
About

Architectural Digest

Explore the world's most stunning homes and get insights into architecture and interior design. Discover top talent and exclusive content from the international authority on design.

Highlights
  • Exclusive access to beautiful homes
  • Architecture and interior design insights
  • Information on art, antiques, and travel
  • AD100 list of top architects and designers
  • Complimentary articles for non-subscribers
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Architectural Digest (AD), the international authority on design and architecture, offers exclusive access to the world’s most beautiful homes and the fascinating people who live in them. Bringing its audience a wealth of information on architecture and interior design, art and antiques, travel destinations, and extraordinary products, its AD100 list of top architects and designers is one of the industry’s most relied-upon indexes of talent. The Architectural Digest digital edition app is free to download. Subscribers receive unlimited access. Non-subscribers may access a selection of complimentary articles each month. AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL: Your payment method will be automatically charged at the frequency and price noted in the subscription offer you select, until you cancel. To cancel, you must update your App Store Subscriptions settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription term. No refunds once payment is made.

About

KALKUL

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the feeling of another future [0x036] how does it feel? why are you here, why not on another path of spacetime? you are here because you are curious. you are here because you want to feel more. KALKUL is a sub-movement to explore alternate branches of technology. a KALKUL is something you can collect and experience. download the app and apply for your first KALKUL. a key to a secret space in Tokyo. another future is possible.

Screenshots

Architectural Digest4 screens
KALKUL1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KALKUL at none against Architectural Digest's 10. KALKUL also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). Architectural Digest's advantage is chart position (#151 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Architectural Digest sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. KALKUL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Architectural Digest ships an update every 4 months, KALKUL every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Architectural Digest versus KALKUL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchitectural DigestKALKUL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (432 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings432 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#151 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB71 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAdvance Magazine Publishers Inc.Kalkul Inc.

Bugs and requests

Architectural Digest

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • Inability to download or access issues
  • Subscription syncing problems across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode for two-page spreads
  • Improved navigation and content organization
  • Seamless subscription management and linking
  • Enhanced image viewing and zoom capabilities
  • Accessibility features for visually impaired users

KALKUL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Architectural Digest

Subscriptions3
  • One Month Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Discounted Subscription Holiday 2015$14.991 Year
  • One Year Subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • December 2013$5.99
  • April 2014$5.99
  • June 2014$5.99
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  • July 2014$5.99
  • December 2014$5.99
  • February 2015$5.99
  • March 2016$5.99
None

KALKUL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Architectural Digest free?
Architectural Digest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KALKUL free?
KALKUL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Architectural Digest or KALKUL have ads?
Neither Architectural Digest nor KALKUL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Architectural Digest or KALKUL?
Architectural Digest ships an update every 4 months, and KALKUL every 6 days. Most recently, Architectural Digest was updated on October 15, 2026 and KALKUL on October 18, 2026.

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