# Snap Decoder

> Decode your keys in a Snap! Quick decoding tool for locksmiths.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.whsoftware.snapdecoder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.whsoftware.snapdecoder)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.whsoftware.snapdecoder`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WHSoftware
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 72,175
- **Rating:** 2.76 / 5 (185 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-28
- **First published:** 2015-02-24
- **Publisher country:** NZ
- **Size:** 6.69 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whsoftware.snapdecoder)
- **Website:** [http://www.whsoftware.com/](http://www.whsoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://download.whsoftware.com/policies/SnapDecoderPolicy.html](http://download.whsoftware.com/policies/SnapDecoderPolicy.html)

## Description

"Snap Decoder" is an innovative Android app designed for locksmiths to effortlessly decode keys. It integrates with InstaCode Live for Android, enabling users to decode up to 6500 key series. With its proprietary key edge detection algorithms, Snap Decoder quickly identifies bitting from photos taken against plain backgrounds. The app also includes pre-loaded common key series and references for major key blanks, ensuring accurate and efficient key decoding every time.

## Rankings

- #255,144 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.whsoftware.snapdecoder.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Snap Decoder offers a useful tool for decoding key bitting and recording it, especially for certain key types. However, multiple users report significant stability issues including frequent crashes on launch and camera access, particularly on newer Android devices and versions. The app lacks the ability to save progress and cannot load existing photos from the gallery, diminishing convenience. Users also wish for broader key type support and improved compatibility. Despite these cons, the app's core functionality remains helpful for key decoding tasks when it works.

### Pros

- Accurately decodes certain key types like Kwikset and Schlage.
- Useful for determining key bitting and having a record of it.
- Good concept and idea behind the app.
- Free to use with straightforward functionality.
- Helpful in situations where key code is unknown.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes on launch or when opening the camera, especially on newer Android versions.
- Cannot save progress or decoded information within the app.
- Lacks ability to load photos from the gallery for decoding; users must take photos within the app.
- Limited key types supported; users desire more key series and custom options.
- Poor compatibility with current Android software, causing app to not open or operate properly.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.whsoftware.snapdecoder)