EZ Key Programming vs Xhorse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EZ Key Programming
This app simplifies the process of programming replacement car keys using just your smartphone and a compatible OBD dongle. It guides users through the steps to program various types of vehicle keys via the OBD port, eliminating the need for bulky, traditional equipment.
- Program replacement auto keys
- Connect to OBD dongle
- Perform initial dongle setup
- Guided key programming steps
- Supports all auto key types
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The 1st of its kind app based auto key programming system. Ditch the bulky & expensive “old school” auto programming equipment and program replacement auto keys easier with the EZ Key Programming mobile app. Armed with just your smartphone, EZ Key Programming app and OBD dongle, you’ll be able to program vehicle keys. Our simple system guides you through auto key programming via the OBD port, allowing you to program all available types of auto replacement keys. Use this app to: Connect to your EZ Key Programming OBD dongle Perform initial set-up on your EZ Key Programming OBD dongle Follow the steps within the app to program your vehicle key For more information, visit www.ezkeyprogramming.com.
Xhorse
This application connects to specialized locksmith devices via Bluetooth to perform various key and car remote operations. It offers features like transponder generation, cloning, editing, and key cutting. The app also provides access to a bonus points mall and customer service.
- Transponder generating
- Transponder cloning
- Transponder editing
- Remote generating
- Remote cloning
- Key decoding
- Key cutting
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This is an APP special for global locksmith developed by Xhorse. It can be used for key blade, car remote control and chip related operations by connecting to the MINI KEY TOOL and DOLPHIN device through Bluetooth and provides data retrieval and customer service as well. Software have bonus points mall, customer service, other funciton depend on the device that connected. When MINI KEY TOOL device connected, it can transponder generating, transponder cloning ,transponder editing, remote generating, remote cloning, upgrade bulletins,etc. When DOLPHIN device connected, it can decode key, cut key, universal key duplication, query key bitting etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Xhorse at 4.3 against EZ Key Programming's 3.8. Xhorse also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (164 vs 32). EZ Key Programming's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (10.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Xhorse holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xhorse has 164 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of EZ Key Programming's written reviews are positive against 58% of Xhorse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
EZ Key Programming ships an update every 3 months, Xhorse monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EZ Key Programming | Xhorse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (32 ratings) | 4.3 (164 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews — better | 57.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 164 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 208 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Car Keys Express | Shenzhen XHorse Electronics Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
EZ Key Programming
Xhorse
In-app purchases
EZ Key Programming
No in-app purchases
Xhorse
No in-app purchases
