Comparison

ServiceCalc vs Ford PATS Incode Calculator

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

Head to head
About

ServiceCalc

This tool automates invoice calculations for service technicians, reducing errors and time spent. It handles labor, parts, tax, and totals, with features like a built-in timer and flashlight.

Highlights
  • Automated labor calculation
  • Parts/materials totaling
  • Configurable tax rates
  • Built-in timer
  • Flashlight function
  • Customizable skins
Features
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***FEATURED IN KEYNOTES MAGAZINE*** ServiceCalc cuts time spent and reduces errors when totaling invoices out in the field. This tool automates and displays the Labor, Parts/Materials, Tax, and Total. ServiceCalc is ideal for Locksmiths, Electricians, Plumbers, or any other service technicians that frequently write up invoices. Conventional Method: -Sub total line items on invoice -Add up labor on a standard calculator -Write down labor on invoice -Clear the calculator's screen -Add up parts/materials -Write down on invoice -Multiply tax rate -Write down on invoice -Clear calculator's screen -Add labor, parts, and tax -Write total on invoice ServiceCalc Method: -Sub total line items on invoice -Add up labor and tap Labor button -Add up parts and tap Parts button*** -Write down totals on invoice ***Parts are added per line. The timer is used to create a delay when making a single multiplication. This delay gives you enough time to read its subtotal to then transfer onto the invoice.*** After tapping Parts you can turn your iDevice sideways (landscape) for a larger readout. Quickly add the desired labor by tapping the half hour or full hour buttons. Two tax rates are configurable to allow multiple jurisdictions. The secondary tax rate can also be used as a tip calculator. Built in flashlight function for illuminating your invoice. 3 Skins to choose from: Original, Blue Steel, and Magnum ---------------------------------- Totals truncate to 2 decimal places. Tax is rounded up to the hundredths when the halfway point is a value of 5 or higher. Example: if tax = 2.775, actual tax = 2.78 if tax = 2.77445, actual tax = 2.78 if tax = 2.771, actual tax = 2.77 ---------------------------------- Compatibility: iPhone / iPod touch on iOS 8.0 or later and iPad on iOS 12.0 or later. Found a bug? Something not working? Have a suggestion? Feel free to contact me via email: farren@phoxlocks.com

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;

Screenshots

ServiceCalc4 screens
Ford PATS Incode Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ServiceCalc at 91% against Ford PATS Incode Calculator's 23%. ServiceCalc also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Ford PATS Incode Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 4). 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

ServiceCalc costs $0.99 and Ford PATS Incode Calculator $1.99 up front. Ford PATS Incode Calculator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ServiceCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ServiceCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. 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: 91% of ServiceCalc's written reviews are positive against 23% of Ford PATS Incode Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ServiceCalc ships an update every 2 months, Ford PATS Incode Calculator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ServiceCalc versus Ford PATS Incode Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServiceCalcFord PATS Incode Calculator
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better2.7 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better23.2% of reviews
Number of ratings429 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarren DomeniciAleksandr Romanchev

Customer experience

ServiceCalc

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%

Ford PATS Incode Calculator

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

In-app purchases

None

ServiceCalc

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ford PATS Incode Calculator

One-time3
  • 5 Tokens$1.99
  • 10 Tokens$2.99
  • 20 Tokens$4.99

Questions

Is ServiceCalc free?
ServiceCalc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ford PATS Incode Calculator free?
Ford PATS Incode Calculator costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ServiceCalc or Ford PATS Incode Calculator?
ServiceCalc is rated higher. ServiceCalc averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ford PATS Incode Calculator averages 2.7 from 29 ratings.
Do ServiceCalc or Ford PATS Incode Calculator have ads?
Neither ServiceCalc nor Ford PATS Incode Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ServiceCalc or Ford PATS Incode Calculator?
ServiceCalc ships an update every 2 months, and Ford PATS Incode Calculator every 5 months. Most recently, ServiceCalc was updated on October 10, 2026 and Ford PATS Incode Calculator on October 12, 2026.

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