ShiftLock vs AutoProAPP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShiftLock
Access a vast database of vehicle electronic shift information for models from 1985 to the present. Quickly find solutions to avoid towing, reduce vehicle damage, and save time roadside. Content is updated regularly for accuracy.
- Extensive vehicle model database
- USA, European, and foreign models
- 1985 to current electronic shifts
- Reduce towing and vehicle damage
- Save release information offline
- Fast learning curve
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Large database of USA, European, and foreign models from 1985 up to the most recent electronic shifts. No more fumbling at the scene of a wreck, or wasted time chasing down customer’s keys. Your PPIs just got easier. With this app, you always have an alternative to dragging. Reduce damage to valuable company equipment and customer's vehicles. Ultra fast learning curve. You'll be comfortable quickly using this app on rotations and TOLs where time really matters. We reduce your time roadside with the ability to save the casualty vehicle's release info for later use, or for use in areas with poor cellular service. Content is updated regularly.
AutoProAPP
This comprehensive resource provides automotive locksmiths with up-to-date vehicle information, including key codes, programming instructions, and unlocking methods. It features a community-driven database and customizable tools to aid in daily locksmith tasks.
- Vehicle code, tumbler, and lock info
- Key, chip, remote, and shell data
- Key decoding and programming instructions
- Car door unlocking methods
- Key blank cross-reference
- VIN decoder
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THE ULTIMATE RESOURCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE LOCKSMITHS • FREE! • Always Up-to-Date • Community Driven • Customizable • By Locksmiths, For Locksmiths CAR, TRUCK & MOTORCYCLE INFO Get super-detailed vehicle info with a simple year/make/model search: • Code, tumbler & lock info • Key, chip, remote & shell info • Key decoding, cutting & programming info • Keymaking methods • Car door unlocking methods • Remote and key on-board programming (OBP) instructions • OBD port locations • Trunk opening methods • Vehicle-specific videos LOCKSMITH REFERENCES • Key Blank Cross-Reference • VIN Decoder • Nissan BCM to PIN Conversion • Tool & Machine References COMING SOON • Key Code Purchasing • Key Code Conversions • Customer Invoicing • Inventory Tracking • Fill Progressioning • Community Discussion Board
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AutoProAPP at Free against ShiftLock's $6.99. AutoProAPP also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). ShiftLock's advantage is chart position (#100 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
AutoProAPP is free to download; ShiftLock costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AutoProAPP holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of ShiftLock's written reviews are positive against 42% of AutoProAPP's.
ShiftLock ships an update every 5 months, AutoProAPP monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShiftLock | AutoProAPP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (41 ratings) | 3.4 (36 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | 42.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | 36 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #100 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Knowles | American Key Supply |
Customer experience
ShiftLock
AutoProAPP
In-app purchases
ShiftLock
No in-app purchases
AutoProAPP
No in-app purchases
