Comparison

XKey vs Autel MaxiFix

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

Head to head
About

XKey

This application generates dynamic passwords for verifying services on the Xhorse website. It grants access to users who have already obtained the necessary permissions.

Highlights
  • Dynamic password generation
  • Xhorse website service verification
  • Permission-based access
  • Automated code generation
Features
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本APP自动生成动态口令,用于Xhorse网站的相关服务验证,给予已经获得使用许可的用户权限。

About

Autel MaxiFix

Access OE-level expert auto repair services for mainstream models, including complex areas like ADAS and ECU programming. Connect with a team of experts to tackle difficult vehicle issues remotely and ensure stable network connections for programming.

Highlights
  • OE-level expert auto repair services
  • Support for mainstream models
  • Expertise in ADAS and ECU programming
  • Remote assistance for difficult issues
  • Stable network connection for programming
Features
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The value of Autel Smart Auto Repair service: Covers mainstream models and provides OE-level expert services; • OE-level experts team tackles difficult issues in a targeted manner; • Supports expert services in tech-demanding fields such as ADAS, IM, and ECU programming; • Covers and supports GM, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler and other mainstream models; • Multi-server deployment to ensure stable and reliable network connection for remote programming.

Screenshots

XKey1 screens
Autel MaxiFix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XKey at 5.0 against Autel MaxiFix's 2.3. XKey also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Autel MaxiFix's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XKey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XKey ships an update every 10 months, Autel MaxiFix every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
XKey versus Autel MaxiFix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXKeyAutel MaxiFix
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen XHorse Electronics Co., Ltd.Xi'an Daotong Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

XKey

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Autel MaxiFix

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

XKey

No in-app purchases

None

Autel MaxiFix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XKey free?
XKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Autel MaxiFix free?
Autel MaxiFix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XKey or Autel MaxiFix?
XKey is rated higher. XKey averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Autel MaxiFix averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do XKey or Autel MaxiFix have ads?
Neither XKey nor Autel MaxiFix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XKey or Autel MaxiFix?
XKey ships an update every 10 months, and Autel MaxiFix every 2 months. Most recently, XKey was updated on June 25, 2026 and Autel MaxiFix on September 10, 2026.

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