Comparison

Ford PATS Incode Calculator vs OBDSTAR

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

Head to head
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;

About

OBDSTAR

A handheld maintenance database for technicians, offering technical support, data queries, video viewing, and after-sales consultation. It provides a comprehensive database for automotive, motorcycle, and marine maintenance, aiming for efficient and professional service.

Highlights
  • Handheld maintenance database
  • Technical support
  • Data query
  • Video viewing
  • After-sales consultation
  • Comprehensive maintenance data
Features
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"OBDSTAR" APP is a handheld maintenance database designed for maintenance technicians. It is a service APP that can bring more convenient, efficient and professional services to end-users, integrating technical support, data query, video viewing, after-sales consultation, feedback and other multi-functions. It supports a comprehensive maintenance data query database for automobiles, motorcycles, ships, etc. With powerful functions and excellent experience, it is a practical service platform for maintenance technicians to solve their problems.

Screenshots

Ford PATS Incode Calculator4 screens
OBDSTAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OBDSTAR at Free against Ford PATS Incode Calculator's $1.99. OBDSTAR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Ford PATS Incode Calculator's advantage is rating (2.7 vs 1.5) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ford PATS Incode Calculator holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ford PATS Incode Calculator has 29 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Ford PATS Incode Calculator's written reviews are positive against 0% of OBDSTAR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ford PATS Incode Calculator ships an update every 5 months, OBDSTAR every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Ford PATS Incode Calculator versus OBDSTAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFord PATS Incode CalculatorOBDSTAR
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (29 ratings) — better1.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews23.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB122 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAleksandr Romanchev深圳市轩宇车鼎科技有限公司

Customer experience

Ford PATS Incode Calculator

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

OBDSTAR

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ford PATS Incode Calculator

One-time3
  • 5 Tokens$1.99
  • 10 Tokens$2.99
  • 20 Tokens$4.99
None

OBDSTAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ford PATS Incode Calculator free?
Ford PATS Incode Calculator costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is OBDSTAR free?
OBDSTAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ford PATS Incode Calculator or OBDSTAR?
Ford PATS Incode Calculator is rated higher. Ford PATS Incode Calculator averages 2.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while OBDSTAR averages 1.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Ford PATS Incode Calculator or OBDSTAR have ads?
OBDSTAR shows ads; Ford PATS Incode Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, Ford PATS Incode Calculator or OBDSTAR?
Ford PATS Incode Calculator ships an update every 5 months, and OBDSTAR every 6 months. Most recently, Ford PATS Incode Calculator was updated on November 3, 2026 and OBDSTAR on November 3, 2026.

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