A4Calc vs Kukai
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A4Calc
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A4 Small Format Interchangeable Core Calculator (sister app of A2Calc and A3Calc) ---Programmed by a Locksmith, for Locksmiths--- Automatically calculates the pinning chart for A4 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 16:9 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 when stored on your device. All projects can be exported via AirPrint and Email. 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
Kukai
This application connects to automatic key cutting machines via Bluetooth. It allows users to decode, cut, duplicate keys, and create key profiles, aiming to improve efficiency for locksmiths globally.
- Bluetooth connectivity to machines
- Key decoding
- Key cutting
- Key duplication
- Key profile creation
- Intelligent updates
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Kukai App is used for controlling automatic key cutting machines. The App connects with machine via Bluetooth and supports to decode, cut, duplicate keys and create key profile. The App will be update intelligently and make the locksmiths from all over the world work more easily and efficiently.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Kukai at Free against A4Calc's $4.99. Kukai also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Kukai is free to download; A4Calc costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
A4Calc ships an update every 8 months, Kukai every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A4Calc | Kukai |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 360 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Farren Domenici | 军 杨 |
In-app purchases
A4Calc
No in-app purchases
Kukai
No in-app purchases









