Comparison

X100C vs CAR OBD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

X100C

This mobile tool facilitates key programming and PIN code reading for various car models via an OBD2 connection. It offers multilingual support and a user-friendly interface for compatible Ford, Mazda, Peugeot, Citroen, and DS vehicles.

Highlights
  • Key programming via OBD2
  • PIN code reading
  • Supports Ford, Mazda, Peugeot, Citroen, DS
  • Multilingual interface
  • User-friendly operation
Features
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X100C is a dongle used to read PIN CODE and do key programming via OBD2 socket with your cell phone. It supports Ford, Mazda, Peugeot, Citroen and DS. It is user friendly and with Multilanguage. Models included(FORD/MAZDA/PEUGEOT/CITROEN/DS) For Mazda CX-3 ( 2015+ )( smart PCF7953 ID46 ) For Mazda CX-5 ( 2012+ )( smart PCF7953 ID46 ) For Mazda 2 ( 2014+ )( smart PCF7953 ID46 ) For Mazda 3 ( 2013+ )( smart PCF7953 ID46 ) For Mazda 6 ( 2013+ )( smart PCF7953 ID46 ) For Mazda 2 ( 2002 - 2013)( 4D ID63 ) For Mazda 3 ( 2002 - 2012 )( 4D ID63 ) For Mazda 5 ( 2002 - 2012 )( 4D ID63 ) For Mazda 6 ( 2014 - 2012 )( 4D ID63 ) For Focus3/CMax 2010+ - mechanical ( DST80+ ) For Focus3/CMax 2010+ - proximity ( DST80+ ) For Kuga2 2014+ - mechanical ( DST80+ ) For Kuga2 2014+ - proximity ( DST80+ ) For MondeoMK4/SMax facelift 2010+ - mechanical ( DST80+ ) For MondeoMK4/SMax facelift 2010+ - proximity ( DST80+ ) For Fiesta 2014+ - ONLY mechanical ( DST80+ ) For BMax+ - ONLY mechanical ( DST80+ ) Custom - ONLY mechanical ( DST80+ ) ( not fully supported ) NON-supported ( soon, look for news ): For Fiesta 2014+ - proximity For Bmax – proximity For Ecosport – proximity Support PINCODE to read all of the following model via OBD Peugeot 1007 Peugeot 206 Peugeot 207 Peugeot 208 Peugeot 2008 Peugeot 301 Peugeot 306 Peugeot 307 Peugeot 308 Peugeot 3008 Peugeot 406 Peugeot 407 Peugeot 4007 Peugeot 508 Peugeot 5008 Peugeot 607 Peugeot 806 Peugeot 807 Peugeot Bipper Peugeot Expert Peugeot Partner C2 C3 C3 Picasso C3 Pluriel C4 Cactus C4 Picasso C5 C8 C-Elysee xsara Picasso Berlingo 2 Berlingo 3 Jumper Jumpy DS3 DS4 DS5

About

CAR OBD

This utility app helps users manage car keys by facilitating the matching of existing keys and the addition of new ones. It supports both single key additions and batch processing for multiple keys.

Highlights
  • Match car keys
  • Add single car key
  • Batch add multiple keys
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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An App for matching car keys, adding one key or batchadding multiple keys

Screenshots

X100C3 screens
CAR OBD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CAR OBD at 5.0 against X100C's 3.3. CAR OBD also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). X100C's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CAR OBD sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. X100C asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CAR OBD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X100C ships an update every 6 months, CAR OBD every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
X100C versus CAR OBD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterX100CCAR OBD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer翔宇 金Dongguan Shendu Research Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

X100C

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CAR OBD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

X100C

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

CAR OBD

One-time5
  • OBD number recharge One$3.00
  • OBD number recharge Two$6.00
  • OBD number recharge three$9.00
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  • OBD number recharge four$12.00
  • OBD number recharge five$15.00

Questions

Is X100C free?
X100C is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CAR OBD free?
CAR OBD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, X100C or CAR OBD?
CAR OBD is rated higher. X100C averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CAR OBD averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do X100C or CAR OBD have ads?
Neither X100C nor CAR OBD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, X100C or CAR OBD?
X100C ships an update every 6 months, and CAR OBD every 6 weeks. Most recently, X100C was updated on October 11, 2026 and CAR OBD on September 16, 2026.

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