Comparison

FORScan Viewer vs Ford Radio Code Generator

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

Head to head
About

FORScan Viewer

This application allows users to read and view information about the on-board network of Ford, Mazda, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It supports various OBD adapters and displays diagnostic trouble codes for all modules.

Highlights
  • Read vehicle on-board network configuration
  • View Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
  • Supports Ford, Mazda, Lincoln, Mercury vehicles
  • Compatible with OBDLink MX+, vLinker adapters
  • Displays module information
Features
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FORScan Viewer is an application that allows users to connect to a compatible OBD adapter and view information about the on-board network of Ford, Mazda, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. FORScan Viewer is an independent third-party application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by Ford Motor Company, Mazda Motor Corporation, or their affiliated brands. Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda are trademarks of their respective owners and are used solely to describe vehicle compatibility. The application communicates only with compatible third-party OBD-II adapters owned and operated by the user. The application does not control, modify, or operate any equipment manufactured by Ford, Mazda, Lincoln, or Mercury. SUPPORTED OBD ADAPTERS - OBDLink MX+ (recommended) - vLinker FS Bluetooth (recommended) - vLinker FD BLE (recommended) - other ELM327-compatible WiFi or BLE adapter (not recommended). Attention! Some ELM327 adapters are not fully compatible with this application and may not work properly. COMPATIBILITY FORScan Viewer is designed to display information for the following vehicles: Ford, Lincoln, Mercury: 1996-2022 models, some 1994-1995 models - Mazda: 1996-2022 models. Important note: Mazda 7G models (new Mazda 3, CX-30, MX-30, CX-50, etc) have limited or no support! - Other vehicle manufacturers are NOT supported FEATURES - Reading and displaying information about the on-board network configuration of the connected vehicle (modules), including Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) for all modules - More functions are available in FORScan Lite LEGAL NOTICE FORScan Viewer does not contain proprietary vehicle software, firmware, service manuals, or other copyrighted materials owned by vehicle manufacturers. Vehicle data displayed by the application is obtained through standard diagnostic interfaces and user-authorized connections.

About

Ford Radio Code Generator

This application helps you quickly retrieve your Ford radio code after a power interruption. Simply input your radio's serial number to instantly calculate the necessary code.

Highlights
  • Instant radio code calculation
  • Uses radio serial number
  • Free of cost
  • Supports various Ford radio models
  • Works after power outages
Features
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Had a power outage (changed or dead battery, changed alternator or fuses), and now the radio is asking for the code? That happens often, but you have found the right solution. Using the serial number you can find on the radio's display or rear label, you can calculate your Ford radio code in seconds. This application is instant and free of cost. Serial number examples: --------------------------------------- · V079080 - Visteon Focus radio code · C7E3F0695 A 3309194 - Travelpilot Mondeo radio code · SOCD1X7V000922 - Sony Fiesta radio code · V351421 - 6000 CD Transit radio code · AST007009 - Visteon Ecosport radio code · M006033 - 6000 CD Ka radio code · 288236709312 - Focus Sanyo radio code · C7E3F0527A77003002 - Blaupunkt Galaxy radio code · M062775 - 4500 RDS E-O-N radio code

Screenshots

FORScan Viewer4 screens
Ford Radio Code Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ford Radio Code Generator at 94% against FORScan Viewer's 32%. Ford Radio Code Generator also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). FORScan Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (104 vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Ford Radio Code Generator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FORScan Viewer has 104 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of FORScan Viewer's written reviews are positive against 94% of Ford Radio Code Generator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FORScan Viewer ships an update every 3 months, Ford Radio Code Generator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FORScan Viewer versus Ford Radio Code Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFORScan ViewerFord Radio Code Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (104 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews94.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings104 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksei SavinCalin Alexandru Florentin

Customer experience

FORScan Viewer

All ratings104 ratings
Positive34.6%
Neutral18.3%
Negative47.1%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative63.3%

Ford Radio Code Generator

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.7%

Bugs and requests

FORScan Viewer

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App fails to detect OBD2 adapters despite successful pairing
  • Bluetooth connection drops and fails to reconnect
  • WiFi adapter detection not working after updates
  • Error code clearing functionality non-functional
  • Vehicle identification fails on certain models
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  • App crashes during connection attempts
  • Permission settings not persisting correctly
  • Incompatibility with specific adapter models (iCar Pro, Vgate, etc.)

Requested features

8 requests
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) adapter support
  • Full feature parity between iOS and Windows versions
  • Turkish language support
  • Improved UI scaling for modern iPhones
  • Expanded vehicle compatibility
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  • Programming capabilities in iOS version
  • Better adapter compatibility documentation
  • Support for non-Ford vehicle manufacturers

Ford Radio Code Generator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FORScan Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Ford Radio Code Generator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FORScan Viewer free?
FORScan Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ford Radio Code Generator free?
Ford Radio Code Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FORScan Viewer or Ford Radio Code Generator?
Ford Radio Code Generator is rated higher. FORScan Viewer averages 2.7 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Ford Radio Code Generator averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do FORScan Viewer or Ford Radio Code Generator have ads?
Neither FORScan Viewer nor Ford Radio Code Generator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FORScan Viewer or Ford Radio Code Generator?
FORScan Viewer ships an update every 3 months, and Ford Radio Code Generator fortnightly. Most recently, FORScan Viewer was updated on August 30, 2026 and Ford Radio Code Generator on September 21, 2026.

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