Comparison

Ford PATS Incode Calculator vs LAUNCH i

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

LAUNCH i

This utility app works with a specific tire pressure tool to activate, program, and copy sensor IDs. It supports 98% of market activation and programming, and provides guidance for tire pressure learning on most models. Users can also read tire pressure and temperature data to resolve tire pressure issues.

Highlights
  • Activate tire pressure sensors
  • Program tire pressure sensors
  • Copy sensor IDs
  • Supports 98% of market activation/programming
  • Tire pressure learning guidance
  • Read tire pressure and temperature data
Features
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The LAUNCH i-TPMS mobile APP needs to be used with the LAUNCH i-TPMS tire pressure tool. The LAUNCH i-TPMS tire pressure tool can activate, program and copy the ID of the LAUNCH tire pressure sensor. Supports 98% of activation and programming on the market. Supports tire pressure learning method guidance for 98% of models, without OBD learning function; supports reading of tire pressure data, including pressure and tire temperature. Better help customer owners solve tire pressure problems.

Screenshots

Ford PATS Incode Calculator4 screens
LAUNCH i4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LAUNCH i at Free against Ford PATS Incode Calculator's $1.99. LAUNCH i also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Ford PATS Incode Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 2). 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LAUNCH i holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ford PATS Incode Calculator has 29 ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of LAUNCH i's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ford PATS Incode Calculator ships an update every 5 months, LAUNCH i every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ford PATS Incode Calculator versus LAUNCH i: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFord PATS Incode CalculatorLAUNCH i
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (29 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB88 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAleksandr RomanchevLaunch Tech Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Ford PATS Incode Calculator

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

LAUNCH i

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ford PATS Incode Calculator

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

LAUNCH i

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 LAUNCH i free?
LAUNCH i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ford PATS Incode Calculator or LAUNCH i?
LAUNCH i is rated higher. Ford PATS Incode Calculator averages 2.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while LAUNCH i averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ford PATS Incode Calculator or LAUNCH i have ads?
Neither Ford PATS Incode Calculator nor LAUNCH i shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ford PATS Incode Calculator or LAUNCH i?
Ford PATS Incode Calculator ships an update every 5 months, and LAUNCH i every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ford PATS Incode Calculator was updated on November 3, 2026 and LAUNCH i on October 30, 2026.

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