EZ Key Programming vs Auto Key Max
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.
Auto Key Max
This application provides remote car key programming for a wide range of vehicle makes and models. It supports programming for Ford, Dodge, GM, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Subaru, Hyundai, and Kia vehicles up to recent model years.
- Remote car key programming
- Supports Ford/Lincoln up to 2023
- Supports Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler up to 2021
- Supports GM/Buick/Chevrolet up to 2022
- Supports Honda/Acura up to 2024
- Supports Nissan/Infiniti up to 2024
- Supports Mazda up to 2022
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Auto Key Max provides keys and key programmer for corresponding to specified car. It covers most of car models for makes as below: FORD/LINCOLN models up to 2023; DODGE/JEEP/CHRYSLER models up to 2021; GM/BUICK/CHEVROLET/CADILLAC/GMC/HUMMER models up to 2022; HONDA/ACURA models up to 2024; MAZDA models up to 2022; NISSAN/INFINITI models up to 2024; TOYOTA/LEXUS models up to 2018; MITSUBISHI models up to 2018; SUZUKI models up to 2020; SUBARU models up to 2020; HYUNDAI models up to 2019; KIA models up to 2019.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EZ Key Programming at 3.8 against Auto Key Max's 3.2. EZ Key Programming also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 46%) and ratings volume (32 vs 9). Auto Key Max's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). 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.
EZ Key Programming holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of EZ Key Programming's written reviews are positive against 46% of Auto Key Max's.
EZ Key Programming ships an update every 3 months, Auto Key Max every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EZ Key Programming | Auto Key Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (32 ratings) — better | 3.2 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews — better | 46.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Car Keys Express | Auto Key Max Pro Corporation |
Customer experience
EZ Key Programming
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In-app purchases
EZ Key Programming
No in-app purchases
Auto Key Max
No in-app purchases
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