PadPal vs AutoProAPP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PadPal
Access common programming manuals for various keypads instantly. Provides offline access to full manufacturer manuals for unlisted products. Users can request new product additions for future updates.
- Instant access to common keypad programming manuals
- Offline access to full manufacturer manuals
- Extensive list of supported keypad models
- User requests for new product additions
- Compatibility with iOS devices
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Have immediate access to the most common keypad programming manuals. Simply select the product you need information for to immediately have access to the most common programming functions. Need to program something not listed? One more tap and the entire programming section of the manufacturer's manual is available completely offline. Currently Contains: -Aiphone JK-DVF-AC -Alarm Lock PG30 -Alarm Lock Trilogy DL2700 (old) -Alarm Lock Trilogy DL2700 (new) -Alarm Lock Trilogy DL2800 -American Security ESL5 -American Security ESL10 -American Security ESL20 -Best Keypad EZ -Codelocks -CR Lawrence -Diplomat REDL 21 -Doorking 1803/08/10 -EMP Lock -IEI Standalone -Kaba Ilco E-Plex 2000 -Kaba Ilco E-Plex 3000/5000 -Kaba Ilco Simplex 1000 -Kaba Ilco Simplex 5000 -Kaba Mas Auditcon 2 -Kwikset/Weiser SmartCode -LaGard Basic -Linear AK-11 -Lockey E930/E985 -Locknetics PRO/PRO+ -Marks i-Qwik Lite -Protex Digi-Paz -S&G 6120 -S&G 6121 -S&G Spartan -Sargent KP Series -Schlage CO Series -Schlage Residential -SDC 295 -SDC 920 -SDC E75 -Seco-Larm -SecuRam ProLogic L02 -SecuRam SafeLogic -Securitron DK-16/26 -Securitron SABL -Stanley Omnilock OM500 -Tecnosicurezza Pulse 2 -Tecnosicurezza Pulse 10 -Trigon Minipak -Yale YRL Keypad -Yale YRL Touchscreen Have a request for adding a product not currently in PadPal? Send me an email and I'll add it to the queue for future updates. Compatibility: iPhone / iPod touch on iOS 11.0 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
AutoProAPP
This comprehensive resource provides automotive locksmiths with up-to-date vehicle information, including key codes, programming instructions, and unlocking methods. It features a community-driven database and customizable tools to aid in daily locksmith tasks.
- Vehicle code, tumbler, and lock info
- Key, chip, remote, and shell data
- Key decoding and programming instructions
- Car door unlocking methods
- Key blank cross-reference
- VIN decoder
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THE ULTIMATE RESOURCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE LOCKSMITHS • FREE! • Always Up-to-Date • Community Driven • Customizable • By Locksmiths, For Locksmiths CAR, TRUCK & MOTORCYCLE INFO Get super-detailed vehicle info with a simple year/make/model search: • Code, tumbler & lock info • Key, chip, remote & shell info • Key decoding, cutting & programming info • Keymaking methods • Car door unlocking methods • Remote and key on-board programming (OBP) instructions • OBD port locations • Trunk opening methods • Vehicle-specific videos LOCKSMITH REFERENCES • Key Blank Cross-Reference • VIN Decoder • Nissan BCM to PIN Conversion • Tool & Machine References COMING SOON • Key Code Purchasing • Key Code Conversions • Customer Invoicing • Inventory Tracking • Fill Progressioning • Community Discussion Board
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PadPal at 100% against AutoProAPP's 42%. PadPal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5). AutoProAPP's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
PadPal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PadPal's written reviews are positive against 42% of AutoProAPP's.
PadPal ships an update every 3 months, AutoProAPP monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PadPal | AutoProAPP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better | 3.5 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 42.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Farren Domenici | American Key Supply |
Customer experience
PadPal
AutoProAPP
In-app purchases
PadPal
No in-app purchases
AutoProAPP
No in-app purchases
