Comparison

X100M vs Key Genius

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

Head to head
About

X100M

Features
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X100M is a dongle which is used to read PIN CODE and do key programming via OBD2 socket with your smartphone or tablet. It especially supports Mitsubishi. It is user friendly and with Multilanguage. Key Programming models included: Mitsubishi V73 Mitsubishi V97 Mitsubishi Galant Mitsubishi Grandis Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi ASX Mitsubishi L200 Mitsubishi L200 TRITON Mitsubishi Pajero Mitsubishi Pejero Sport Mitsubishi Spance Wagon Mitsubishi Carisma Mitsubishi Colt Mitsubishi Eclipse Mitsubishi Montero Mitsubishi Montero IO Mitsubishi Montero Sport Mitsubishi Nativa Mitsubishi Shogun Mitsubishi Shogun Sport Mitsubishi Space Gear Mitsubishi Space Runner Mitsubishi Space Start Mitsubishi Space Wagon Mitsubishi 3000 GT Mitsubishi Challenger Mitsubishi Express Mitsubishi Magna Mitsubishi Mirage Mitsubishi Nimbus Mitsubishi Triton Mitsubishi Verada Mitsubishi Diamante

About

Key Genius

Easily program new car keys at home using your smartphone. Compatible with thousands of vehicle models, this app guides you through the DIY installation process after receiving a pre-cut key.

Highlights
  • DIY car key pairing
  • Compatible with thousands of vehicles
  • Step-by-step phone instructions
  • Home installation
  • Pre-cut key delivery
Features
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The Key Genius lets you easily “pair” new car keys using an app on your phone. The “do-it-yourself” installer is compatible with thousands of vehicle makes and models. Skip the dealership, add new keys to your car at home. Just purchase a key from CarKeysExpress.com/store, submit a photo of your key, and we’ll ship you the key pre-cut and ready for pairing. Then, download the app, plug the installer into your vehicle’s diagnostic port, and follow simple instructions on your phone.

Screenshots

X100M3 screens
Key Genius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Key Genius at every 3 months against X100M's every 19 months. X100M's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 10.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X100M ships an update every 19 months, Key Genius every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
X100M versus Key Genius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterX100MKey Genius
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—63 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer翔宇 金Autel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

X100M

No in-app purchases

None

Key Genius

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is X100M free?
X100M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Key Genius free?
Key Genius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do X100M or Key Genius have ads?
Neither X100M nor Key Genius shows ads.
Which is updated more often, X100M or Key Genius?
X100M ships an update every 19 months, and Key Genius every 3 months. Most recently, X100M was updated on September 6, 2026 and Key Genius on October 15, 2026.

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