Comparison

Vinlocks Mobile vs Maverick Key Cutting Machine

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

Head to head
About

Vinlocks Mobile

This app provides authorized locksmiths with quick access to key codes and BCM information via a companion to its website. It streamlines requests by eliminating the need for faxes or emails, and includes a VIN scanner to prevent typos.

Highlights
  • Retrieve key codes
  • Access BCM information
  • Built-in VIN scanner
  • Send codes via email/SMS
  • Companion to website
Features
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Companion to the vinlocks website for authorized locksmiths only. Save time with this application and retrieve your key code or BCM in seconds and not have to waste time faxing or emailing requests and waiting for someone to get back to you. Send the code by email or sms. The application also has a built in VIN scanner so you can save time and typos reading VIN numbers. You must have an account to use this application.

About

Maverick Key Cutting Machine

Features
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The Maverick Key Cutting Machine is the ideal solution for those looking for an inexpensive backup, or entry-level key machine backed by a reputable American company with state-side technical support and warranty repair services. Unlike other machines at this price point, The Maverick can decode, originate, and duplicate all major commercial and residential keys while boasting one of the most comprehensive automotive key code databases in its class. It also makes quick work of motorcycle keys, single and double-edge keys, 6 and 8-cut Tibbe, dimple keys, and it can even handle tubular keys (a.k.a. Ace keys for you old timers). All but high-security and double-edge automotive require nothing more than an inexpensive supplemental jaw from your preferred Maverick dealer.

Screenshots

Vinlocks Mobile4 screens
Maverick Key Cutting Machine1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Maverick Key Cutting Machine at every 2 months against Vinlocks Mobile's every 38 months. Vinlocks Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vinlocks Mobile ships an update every 38 months, Maverick Key Cutting Machine every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Vinlocks Mobile versus Maverick Key Cutting Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVinlocks MobileMaverick Key Cutting Machine
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB308 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVinlocks LLCLock Labs, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Vinlocks Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Maverick Key Cutting Machine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vinlocks Mobile free?
Vinlocks Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maverick Key Cutting Machine free?
Maverick Key Cutting Machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vinlocks Mobile or Maverick Key Cutting Machine have ads?
Neither Vinlocks Mobile nor Maverick Key Cutting Machine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vinlocks Mobile or Maverick Key Cutting Machine?
Vinlocks Mobile ships an update every 38 months, and Maverick Key Cutting Machine every 2 months. Most recently, Vinlocks Mobile was updated on October 7, 2026 and Maverick Key Cutting Machine on September 23, 2026.

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