A2Calc vs Lockly Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A2Calc
This app assists locksmiths by automatically calculating pinning charts for A2 SFIC systems. It supports 6 or 7 pin systems and includes features like a randomize function, control finder, and project saving. Projects are encrypted and can be shared via AirPrint or email.
- Automatic pinning chart calculation
- Supports 6 or 7 pin systems
- Randomize chart generation
- Control Finder for lost control keys
- Save up to 16 projects
- Encrypted and passcode-protected projects
- Share projects via AirPrint or email
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A2 Small Format Interchangeable Core Calculator ---Programmed by a Locksmith, for Locksmiths--- Automatically calculates the pinning chart for A2 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 4" (and above) 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. AirPrint or Email projects with a single tap. 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
Lockly Home
Manage your smart locks and safes with advanced security and convenience. Control access for family and guests, monitor your home remotely, and receive real-time notifications. Enjoy features like facial recognition, live video, and offline access codes for peace of mind.
- Facial recognition setup
- Live view and video recording
- Intercom calls
- Personalized access (fingerprints, codes, eKeys)
- Remote locking and unlocking
- Real-time notifications
- Offline Access Codes
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Experience a new way to control your Lockly smart locks and safes. Redesigned from the ground up, the Lockly Home app is built to become an integral part of your home, enhancing both security and convenience for your family. Easily set up innovative features like facial recognition with Lockly Visage, or enjoy live view, video recording, and intercom calls with Lockly Vision and Lockly Vision Elite. Create personalized access for family, friends, and guests using fingerprints, access codes, eKeys, eBadges, and more. From basic functions like locking, unlocking, and monitoring status, to advanced features such as Welcome Mode and Offline Access Codes, the Lockly app is your ultimate companion. It’s designed to bring you the latest innovations while offering the peace of mind that comes with enhanced home security. Control your Lockly devices remotely from anywhere, anytime, and receive real-time notifications through Matter Link, Secure Link, or the Vision Connect Hub. Visit Lockly.com to learn more. Secure all your doors and manage them effortlessly in one app. Discover the freedom and confidence that comes with the World’s Most Advanced Smart Locks. Working on projects for multifamily buildings, schools, or assisted living facilities? Explore our Total Access Solutions at LocklyPRO. Terms of Use: https://lockly.com/pages/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://lockly.com/pages/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lockly Home at Free against A2Calc's $6.99. Lockly Home also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 10). A2Calc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 27) and review sentiment (94% vs 62%). On rating, 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
Lockly Home is free to download; A2Calc costs $6.99 up front. Lockly Home sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. A2Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for A2Calc against 4.6 for Lockly Home. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lockly Home has 1.7K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of A2Calc's written reviews are positive against 62% of Lockly Home's.
A2Calc ships an update every 3 months, Lockly Home every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A2Calc | Lockly Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (10 ratings) — better | 4.6 (1.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews — better | 61.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #180 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 296 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Farren Domenici | PIN GENIE LIMITED |
Customer experience
A2Calc
Lockly Home
Bugs and requests
A2Calc
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Lockly Home
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to reset password or create new accounts
- Unreliable connectivity between lock, hub, and app
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to delete unused locks/devices
- Improve user management with group/family access
- Provide 24-hour clock format for lock schedules
- Integrate with more smart home platforms like Alexa
In-app purchases
A2Calc
No in-app purchases
Lockly Home
- Lockly TapCom Blue - Solo$1.991 Month
- 1 lock subscription per month$2.001 Month
- Lockly TapCom Blue - Duo$3.991 Month
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- Lockly TapCom Pearl - Solo$3.991 Month
- 1 Lock Plus Plan$4.001 Month
- 2 lock subscription per month$4.001 Month
- 3 lock subscription per month$6.001 Month
- Lockly TapCom Pearl - Duo$7.991 Month
- 2 Locks Plus Plan$8.001 Month
- 4 lock subscription per month$8.001 Month
- Lockly TapCom Blue - Home$8.991 Month
- 5 lock subscription per month$10.001 Month
- 3 Locks Plus Plan$12.001 Month
- Lockly TapCom Pearl - Home$14.991 Month
- 4 Locks Plus Plan$16.001 Month
- Lockly TapCom Blue - Solo$18.991 Year
- 1 lock subscription per year$19.001 Year
- 5 Locks Plus Plan$20.001 Month
- Lockly TapCom Blue - Duo$37.991 Year
- Lockly TapCom Pearl - Solo$37.991 Year
- 2 lock subscription per year$38.001 Year
- 3 lock subscription per year$57.001 Year
- Lockly TapCom Pearl - Duo$75.991 Year
- 4 lock subscription per year$76.001 Year
- Lockly TapCom Blue - Home$85.991 Year
- 5 lock subscription per year$95.001 Year
- Lockly TapCom Pearl - Home$139.991 Year
