Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Ford 8 Cut Progression
  • Honda VIN to PCM conversion
  • Nissan 10 Cut Progression
  • Nissan BCM to PIN conversion
  • VIN Decoder
  • Vehicle information lookup
Features
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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

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

Auto Tools4 screens
Ford PATS Incode Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Auto Tools versus Ford PATS Incode Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto ToolsFord PATS Incode Calculator
Price$6.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.7 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews—23.2% of reviews
Number of ratings129 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarren DomeniciAleksandr Romanchev

Customer experience

Auto Tools

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Auto Tools

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 Auto Tools free?
Auto Tools costs $6.99, 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, Auto Tools or Ford PATS Incode Calculator?
Auto Tools is rated higher. Auto Tools averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ford PATS Incode Calculator averages 2.7 from 29 ratings.
Do Auto Tools or Ford PATS Incode Calculator have ads?
Neither Auto Tools nor Ford PATS Incode Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auto Tools or Ford PATS Incode Calculator?
Auto Tools ships an update every 17 months, and Ford PATS Incode Calculator every 5 months. Most recently, Auto Tools was updated on September 12, 2026 and Ford PATS Incode Calculator on September 24, 2026.

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