Helix Angle Calculator vs Lock Tess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Helix Angle Calculator
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Precision Threading, Simplified Helix Angle Calculator is a fast, free solution for calculating helix angles and selecting the correct anvil (insert shim) for any CNC thread-turning operation. Key Features - One-step calculations – Enter thread diameter and pitch, tap “Calculate,” and you’re done. - Accurate anvil selection – Choose your threading insert type and instantly receive the recommended anvil part number. - Metric and imperial support – Switch effortlessly between mm and TPI. - Offline functionality – No internet required, ideal for shop floor environments. - Multilingual interface – Available in Bahasa Indonesia, Dansk, Deutsch, English, Español, Français, Italiano, Magyar, Nederlands, Polski, Svenska, 繁體中文, 简体中文, 日本語 and 한국어. Completely free – No ads, no sign-up, just practical tooling knowledge. How It Works 1. Enter the thread’s diameter. 2. Specify the pitch. 3. Select your insert code (e.g., 16ER, 22IR). 4. Instantly view the calculated helix angle and recommended anvil. Expert Guidance Included The app includes safety notes, multi-start thread considerations, and a direct link to a detailed guide on helix angles in thread turning—perfect for both experienced machinists and apprentices. Disclaimer All calculations are provided for reference purposes only. Always verify tooling parameters before machining. SmiCut assumes no responsibility for application results. Enhance precision, extend tool life, and streamline production—download Helix Angle Calculator today.
Lock Tess
Enhance your car's lock sound with a variety of monstrous and satisfying audio options. Test with free sounds, then unlock a vast library and import your own custom audio files. Organize, share, and sync your sounds across all your devices with a single, one-time purchase.
- Over 30 built-in sound effects
- Import custom audio files (MP3, WAV, M4A, AIFF, FLAC)
- Sound trimming and selection
- Organize sounds with search, categories, and favorites
- iCloud Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- One-time purchase, no subscription
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Record your own voice as your car's lock sound, or choose from over 70 hand-picked sounds. 10 library sounds are free to try. Premium unlocks the full library, voice recording, and unlimited imports, plus iCloud sync across your devices. Lifetime unlock, no subscription, ever. Lock Tess lets you customise your car's lock sound in seconds - all from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Simply pick a sound from our built-in library, record your own, or import a file, then connect your USB drive to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and tap Use. Lock Tess handles all the technical stuff automatically, creating the correctly named file your car needs. Plug the USB back into your glovebox USB port, enable USB as the sound in Boombox settings, and enjoy your new lock sound every time you walk away from your car. --- SOUND LIBRARY --- Over 70 hand-picked sounds ranging from funny to satisfying. Air horns, retro bleeps, dramatic stings, space missions, animal sounds, and more. --- RECORD YOUR OWN --- Say it yourself. Record straight into Lock Tess, watch the level as you go, and play it back before you keep it. Trim to the perfect moment and it's ready to use - no second app, no file converting, just you and your creativity. --- IMPORT ANY SOUND --- Found the perfect sound elsewhere? Import it! Lock Tess accepts MP3, WAV, M4A, AIFF, and FLAC files, automatically compressing, converting, and renaming to the exact format your car needs. Plus, for longer sounds, drag along the waveform to pick exactly which part you want to use. --- ORGANISE YOUR SOUNDS --- Store all your lock sounds in one place. Search, filter, rename, and categorise your sounds, mark your favourites for quick access, and share your sounds with friends via AirDrop, Messages, and more. --- YOUR SOUNDS, EVERYWHERE --- Lock Tess works beautifully on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Unlock once and use everywhere. With iCloud Sync, your imported sounds automatically back up to iCloud and stay in sync across all your devices. Delete on one device and it disappears everywhere. Import on your iPhone and it appears on your Mac. Your sounds, always where you need them. --- NO SUBSCRIPTION EVER --- Lock Tess is free to try with 10 included sounds from the library. Unlock the full experience with a single payment. No monthly fees, no adverts, no subscriptions, no surprises. --- HOW IT WORKS --- Pick a sound from the library, record your own, or import a file Connect your car's USB drive to your device (USB C or Lightning adapter may be required) Tap Use - Lock Tess creates the LockChime.wav automatically Save to the root of the USB, then plug back into the glovebox USB port Enable in Toybox > Boombox > Lock Sound > USB Enjoy your new lock sound! --- COMPATIBLE CARS --- Compatible with most Tesla cars equipped with the Boombox feature and Pedestrian Warning System PWS speaker (from September 2020 onwards) - if your car has Boombox in the Toybox menu, you should be good to go. Before you purchase there are 10 free sounds to test the full process. --- FREE vs PREMIUM --- Free: 10 built-in sounds to try the experience Premium: Library of 70+ sounds, unlimited imports, voice recording, iCloud sync across all devices, plus organise and store efficiently with search, categories, favourites, trimmer, and more - lifetime unlock for all your devices Questions? Contact us at support@locktess.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helix Angle Calculator at none against Lock Tess's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Lock Tess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Helix Angle Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Helix Angle Calculator ships an update weekly, Lock Tess every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Helix Angle Calculator | Lock Tess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | SmiCut AB | Damian McGreevy |
In-app purchases
Helix Angle Calculator
No in-app purchases
Lock Tess
- Lock Tess Premium$2.99
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