Reviews of KeyDecoder

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List of user reviews and ratings for KeyDecoder

Total ratings

3.29 (Rating count: 122)

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Review summary

Users find KeyDecoder simple and useful for decoding keys and taking notes, especially in locksport. However, multiple reviews mention difficulties with aligning the grid properly, inaccurate cropping, and problems with the import picture function. The app's measurement reference based on credit cards rather than direct key blanks causes confusion. Lack of project deletion also frustrates users. While not as accurate or fast as physical gauges, it serves as a free alternative and works well once users understand how to use it properly.

Pros

Simple and convenient to use after initial learning curve
Helps take notes and perform key decoding useful for lock sport and cutting keys
Provides a free alternative to other key decoding apps
Gives accurate readings once properly aligned
Helpful for keys that are uncommon or require detailed measurements

Cons

Difficult to align grid correctly leading to crop or measurement errors
Lack of ability to delete projects causes inconvenience
Importing pictures feature is buggy or non-functional
Measurement system based on credit card reference instead of key blank or precise units causes confusion
App can be cumbersome and less accurate compared to dedicated physical gauges

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.20

All time rating average: 3.29

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30% (6)

Date	Author	Comment
2024-03-01	Pa*****	Crop fails every time and selects wrong area
Crop fails every time and selects wrong area
2023-05-18	Lu*****	It's simple and convenient
It's simple and convenient
2023-05-18	Jo*****	fun to play with and check out your keys
fun to play with and check out your keys
2023-04-29	An*****	It works pretty well too take notes in the field especially if the key must stay with a client. However, the inability to delete projects is a major drawback. But it beats carrying callipers around.
It works pretty well too take notes in the field especially if the key must stay with a client. However, the inability to delete projects is a major drawback. But it beats carrying callipers around.
2023-01-29	B.*****	To cumbersome, takes far longer than using a key guage, not that accurate compared to a guage too... Nice concept but "not ready for prime time" Definitely not an app I would keep.
To cumbersome, takes far longer than using a key guage, not that accurate compared to a guage too... Nice concept but "not ready for prime time" Definitely not an app I would keep.
2023-01-24	L.*****	It doesn't work even with very simple key like Iseo F5
It doesn't work even with very simple key like Iseo F5
2023-01-22	eX*****	This is AWESOME!!
This is AWESOME!!
2022-11-28	Ba*****	Import pic is not working. Just returns a Grey screen with no options to do anything.
Import pic is not working. Just returns a Grey screen with no options to do anything.
2022-06-08	Wi*****	It's a nightmare just trying to along up to the grid to get any kind of measurement
It's a nightmare just trying to along up to the grid to get any kind of measurement
2022-05-08	Ke*****	locked
locked