Comparison

AutoCode vs ALLDATA

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

Head to head
About

AutoCode

This app automates the generation of key codes from vehicle identification numbers (VINs). It provides locksmiths and auto businesses with 24/7 access to powerful tools for VIN scanning, verification, and conversion to key bitting, eliminating the need for phone calls and wait times.

Highlights
  • Automated VIN to Key Code Generation
  • VIN Scanner, Verification & Correction
  • VIN to Year, Make, and Model
  • BCM to PIN / Outcode to Incode
  • Key Code to Bitting and HPC Card
  • Automatic D-1 Form Generation
Features
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*** This app is intended only for locksmiths and other auto related businesses *** *** AutoCode is the Only Fully Automated VIN to Key Code Generator **** - Generate Key Codes On Your Own For a Fixed Price 24/7 - No More Calling Or Waiting On The Line - Supporting More Than 20 Of The Most Popular Auto Brands Powerful Tools - VIN To Key Code - VIN Scanner, Verification & Correction - VIN To Year, Make, and Model - BCM to PIN / Outcode to Incode - Key Code To Bitting And HPC Card - Automatic D-1 Form Generation

About

ALLDATA

Access comprehensive OEM automotive repair and diagnostic data on your mobile device. Streamline inspections with photo documentation and generate detailed reports. Identify vehicle issues efficiently with built-in diagnostic tools for faster customer approvals and increased productivity.

Highlights
  • OEM repair procedures
  • Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
  • Technical service bulletins (TSBs)
  • Integrated inspection tools
  • Photo documentation
  • Live sensor data graphing
  • Full-system scan reports
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ALLDATA Mobile App Content ALLDATA's Professional Automotive Repair and Shop Management Solutions at Your Fingertips ALLDATA delivers a complete integrated workflow solution for automotive professionals, combining repair and collision procedures, diagnostics, shop management, and vehicle inspections in one easy-to-use app. Access industry-leading OEM repair information, including maintenance procedures, technical service bulletins (TSBs), wiring diagrams, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), and ADAS information all from your mobile device. From vehicle intake to final delivery, ALLDATA helps keep your shop connected and your technicians productive. Diagnostic Intelligence combines AI-powered insights with trusted OEM repair information to help technicians solve complex problems faster. ALLDATA Shop Manager Essentials and Shop Manager Pro help manage customers, repair orders, scheduling, communication, and workflow throughout the repair process, while ALLDATA Inspections makes it easy to document vehicle conditions, capture photos and videos, and share recommended repairs with customers. ALLDATA Repair® & ALLDATA Collision® (Professional Subscribers) • Access detailed repair procedures, maintenance instructions, diagnostic information, TSBs, DTCs, ADAS, and more. • Get full mechanical procedures: TSBs, diagnostics by DTC code, parts & labor estimates, drivetrains, suspension, and more. • View over 300,000 interactive color wiring diagrams alongside OEM diagrams. • Receive dedicated support from the ALLDATA Library team for hard-to-find OEM information. For Collision Repair Professionals • View OEM procedures for sectioning, structural repairs, new materials, panel replacements, sensors, and more. • Access position statements, steel repairability guidelines, and adhesive guides. • Follow OEM-accurate procedures to improve repair compliance and liability protection. ALLDATA Shop Manager and Pro (Professional Subscribers) Manage customer information, repair orders, and vehicle history from virtually anywhere with ALLDATA Shop Manager. Shop Manager • Manage customer information and vehicle history. • Create and track repair orders. • Access shop information from virtually anywhere. • Keep daily operations organized and efficient. Upgrade to Shop Manager Pro for additional workflow management tools: • Appointment scheduling and calendar management • Two-way customer texting • Photo and video documentation • Work-in-progress tracking • Inventory management • Greater visibility into shop performance and daily operations ALLDATA Inspections (Professional Subscribers) Enhance your workflow with Inspections seamlessly integrated into ALLDATA Shop Manager. • Check in new or returning customers directly at the vehicle. • Choose from multiple inspection templates. • Attach photos and video to digital inspection sheets. • Perform detailed brake and tire inspections. • Flag necessary or upcoming services, boosting revenue opportunities. • Email inspections for faster customer approval.

Screenshots

AutoCode3 screens
ALLDATA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AutoCode at 81% against ALLDATA's 10%. AutoCode also leads on monetization model (paid vs subscription) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). ALLDATA's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). 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

AutoCode ships an update every 2 months, ALLDATA every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AutoCode versus ALLDATA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoCodeALLDATA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (102 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better9.7% of reviews
Number of ratings102 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutoCode Inc.ALLDATA, LLC

Customer experience

AutoCode

All ratings102 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%

ALLDATA

Written reviews62 reviews
Positive9.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative87.1%

Bugs and requests

AutoCode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ALLDATA

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • App opens and closes instantly
  • App works on iPad but not mobile
  • App crashes frequently
  • Latest update prevents loading ALLDATA
  • Login issues, access denied repeatedly
Show 24 more
  • App won't start
  • Only repair estimator and community icons visible
  • Cannot log in, all access points in use
  • Crashes in the middle of a relearn/reset job
  • Login boots out immediately
  • Back/previous screen button gone in landscape mode
  • Help menu buttons not working
  • Convert or Reference Repair buttons not working
  • App requires internet connection 24/7
  • Login on iPhone app doesn't link to subscription
  • Auto logout after logging in
  • Blank page after login
  • App doesn't do anything
  • Cannot find anywhere to access repair data after login
  • Search function doesn't work
  • App is strictly a data logger, not the full suite
  • App doesn't seem to have any data
  • Cannot access subscription using this app
  • App interface glitchy and not smooth
  • App has no service or repair information
  • App doesn't give access to repair data subscriptions
  • Cannot log in or access ALLDATA repair
  • App crashes right after login
  • App takes back to sign-in screen after terms and agreements

Requested features

9 requests
  • Offline usability for critical jobs
  • Mobile-friendly website or app for repair info
  • Ability to access repair info on the go
  • App should be designed for phones, not just tablets
  • Access to repair data on the phone
Show 4 more
  • Mobile app for the site with full features
  • App to read wire pinouts without printing
  • Basic customer check-in functionality
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

AutoCode

No in-app purchases

None

ALLDATA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AutoCode free?
AutoCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ALLDATA free?
ALLDATA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AutoCode or ALLDATA have ads?
Neither AutoCode nor ALLDATA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoCode or ALLDATA?
AutoCode ships an update every 2 months, and ALLDATA every 5 weeks. Most recently, AutoCode was updated on October 11, 2026 and ALLDATA on October 11, 2026.

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