Auto Tools vs Ford PATS Incode Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auto Tools
This app provides automotive locksmiths with essential tools for vehicle entry and key programming. It offers features like Ford and Nissan cut progressions, VIN decoding, and BCM to PIN conversion for various car models.
- Ford 8 Cut Progression
- Honda VIN to PCM conversion
- Nissan 10 Cut Progression
- Nissan BCM to PIN conversion
- VIN Decoder
- Vehicle information lookup
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Have immediate access to a variety of tools built for locksmiths! Auto Tools contains the following: -Ford 8 Cut Progression: Receive all possibilities for the Ford 8 cut system after inputting the first 6 cuts. -Honda VIN to PCM: Convert the last 5 digits of the VIN into the PCM. -Nissan 10 Cut Progression: Receive all possibilities for the Nissan 10 cut system after inputting the last 8 cuts. -Nissan BCM to PIN: Convert the 5 digit BCM to the PIN for cars before and after 2009. -VIN Decoder: Break down basic information from a VIN: Where the vehicle was made, the make of the vehicle, the year of the vehicle, the vehicle's serial number, and if the VIN is valid using the standard VIN checksum calculation. Compatibility: iPhone / iPod touch on iOS 13.0 or later and iPad on iOS 13.0 or later. Found a bug? Something not working? Have a suggestion? Feel free to contact me via email: farren@phoxlocks.com
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.
- 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
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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;
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Auto Tools at 5.0 against Ford PATS Incode Calculator's 2.7. Auto Tools also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Ford PATS Incode Calculator's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $6.99) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 17 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Auto Tools costs $6.99 and Ford PATS Incode Calculator $1.99 up front. Ford PATS Incode Calculator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Auto Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.
Auto Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ford PATS Incode Calculator has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Auto Tools ships an update every 17 months, Ford PATS Incode Calculator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auto Tools | Ford PATS Incode Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.7 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 23.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Farren Domenici | Aleksandr Romanchev |
Customer experience
Auto Tools
Ford PATS Incode Calculator
In-app purchases
Auto Tools
No in-app purchases
Ford PATS Incode Calculator
- 5 Tokens$1.99
- 10 Tokens$2.99
- 20 Tokens$4.99
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