Comparison

Mini ACDP vs Ford PATS Incode Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Mini ACDP

This professional locksmith tool allows for automotive car key programming without the need for soldering. It supports various EEPROM series and MCU programming, offering in-circuit and on-adapter options. Users can also share data and receive expert guidance from a tech team.

Highlights
  • Car key programming without soldering
  • EEPROM in-circuit and on-adapter programming
  • Freescale/NEC MCU programming
  • CAS3/CAS4/FEM/BDM IMMO data read/write
  • Share program/data/info with tech team
  • Real-time expert guidance
Features
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ACDP APP is an official software developed by Nanning Yanhua Electronics Co., Ltd. Our Website: www.acdpmaster.com www.autoemaster.com/en/ ACDP-Automotive Cloud Diagnosis Programmer is a professional locksmith tool. YANHUA TECH car keys programming NO longer needs soldering iron. Car locksmith NO longer needs soldering work! ACDP functions and Features: 1. Memory programming: Support 93/24/ 25/35/ 95 Series EEPROM in circuit programming (ICP) and on adapter board programming (OBP), and parts of Freescale / NEC MCU in circuit programming(ICP). Supports CAS3 0L15Y, 1L15Y, OM23S CPU read and write; Supports CAS4 1N35H, 5M48H CPU read and write; Supports FEM, BDM IMMO data read and write. 2. Share Program / Data / info on Tech-team. Get Real-time Expert Guidance. 3. No need to remove chip / No need to cut the line / No need soldering / No need to lift the pin

About

Ford PATS Incode Calculator

This utility generates Incode security codes required for vehicle programming procedures. It supports specific Ford, Mazda, Jaguar, and other compatible models manufactured until May 2010. An internet connection is necessary for code generation.

Highlights
  • Incode by Outcode generator
  • Key programming support
  • Control unit replacement support
  • Supports models until May 2010
  • Works with specific Ford, Mazda, Jaguar models
  • Internet connection required
Features
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Calculate the Incode by enter Outcode from diagnostic tool. Incode is required for performing key programming, control unit replacement and other procedures. ATTENTION: The number of generated incodes is limited. When you purchase the app you get 5 TOKENS, which gives you the opportunity to generate 5 Incodes. After the limit is exhausted, you can buy the required number of tokens. App works with models till May 2010 which has single (starts with 0040) or double outcode (starts with 0044). App DOESN'T work with outcodes starts with 01, 02, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70! Internet connection required for code calculations. Ford Fiesta Outcode: 84C591 Incode: AD59 Mazda RX-8 Outcode PCM: 4530D8 Incode: 517C Jaguar use first 6 digit only. Outcode: 05500652 -> 055006 Incode: 3EAA Supported model list (work till 05/2010): Ford Focus, C-MAX, S-MAX, Fusion, Mondeo, Kuga, Galaxy, Transit, Tourneo Conect, Ka, Fiesta, Taurus, Crown Victoria, Thunderbird, ZX2, Mustang, GT, Edge, Escape, Explorer, Expedition, Ranger, Super Duty, Freestar; Mazda 2/Demio, Mazda3/Axela, Mazda5/Premacy, Mazda6/Atenza, Mazda8/MPV, CX-7, CX-9, Biante, Carol, AZ-Wagon, AZ-Offroad, Spiano/Scrum Vagon, Verisa, MX-5, Biante, Tribute; Mercury Grand Marquis, Mariner, Sable, Milan, Mountaineer, Marauder, Montego, Monterey; Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ, LS, Town Car, MKS, Aviator, Mark LT, MKT, Navigator, MKX, Blackwood; Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover Defender, Freelander, Range Rover Sport;\n\nJaguar X-Type, XK/XKR, S-Type, XF/XFR, XJ8/XJR;

Screenshots

Mini ACDP4 screens
Ford PATS Incode Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mini ACDP at Free against Ford PATS Incode Calculator's $1.99. Mini ACDP also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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

Mini ACDP is free to download; Ford PATS Incode Calculator costs $1.99 up front. Ford PATS Incode Calculator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mini ACDP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mini ACDP holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Mini ACDP's written reviews are positive against 23% of Ford PATS Incode Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini ACDP ships an update every 5 days, Ford PATS Incode Calculator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mini ACDP versus Ford PATS Incode Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini ACDPFord PATS Incode Calculator
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.1 (16 ratings) — better2.7 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better23.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1629 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNanning Yanhua Electronics Co., Ltd.Aleksandr Romanchev

Customer experience

Mini ACDP

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

Ford PATS Incode Calculator

All ratings29 ratings
Positive37.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative51.7%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mini ACDP

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ford PATS Incode Calculator

One-time3
  • 5 Tokens$1.99
  • 10 Tokens$2.99
  • 20 Tokens$4.99

Questions

Is Mini ACDP free?
Mini ACDP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ford PATS Incode Calculator free?
Ford PATS Incode Calculator costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mini ACDP or Ford PATS Incode Calculator?
Mini ACDP is rated higher. Mini ACDP averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Ford PATS Incode Calculator averages 2.7 from 29 ratings.
Do Mini ACDP or Ford PATS Incode Calculator have ads?
Neither Mini ACDP nor Ford PATS Incode Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mini ACDP or Ford PATS Incode Calculator?
Mini ACDP ships an update every 5 days, and Ford PATS Incode Calculator every 5 months. Most recently, Mini ACDP was updated on September 18, 2026 and Ford PATS Incode Calculator on September 24, 2026.

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