Comparison

Off The Record vs BimmerLink

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

Head to head
About

Off The Record

This app connects you with experienced local attorneys to fight your traffic tickets and misdemeanors. Simply upload a photo of your ticket, answer a few questions, and receive a quote. Your lawyer handles all the paperwork and court appearances, with a money-back guarantee if your case isn't successful.

Highlights
  • Fight traffic tickets and misdemeanors
  • Connect with local traffic attorneys
  • Upload ticket photo and answer questions
  • Instant quote and booking
  • Lawyer handles paperwork and court
  • Money-back guarantee
  • Direct in-app communication with lawyer
Features
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Traffic ticket? The fine is just the start. Get a local traffic lawyer in minutes. 97% success rate. Skip court. Keep your record clean. A single speeding ticket increases your insurance premiums by an average of $1,500 over three years. Savvy drivers fight every ticket and save thousands later. Off The Record (OTR) helps you fight traffic tickets, DUIs, and other misdemeanors without wasting a day in court. Snap a photo, answer a few questions, and we'll match you with the right local attorney. Get an upfront flat-fee quote and book your case. How it works: - Snap a photo of your ticket - Answer a few questions - Get your quote - Book your lawyer Your attorney handles the paperwork and court process while you get updates and can message them in the app. Nationwide network of 1,000+ vetted attorneys. Trusted by CDL and professional drivers. OTR Money-Back Guarantee: We refund your legal fee if your case isn't successful (terms apply). Download Off The Record and get started in under a minute.

About

BimmerLink

This app provides direct access to your BMW or MINI vehicle's systems. Read and clear trouble codes from all control units, monitor real-time sensor values, and control features like exhaust flaps and active sound design. It also supports battery registration, DPF regeneration, and service resets.

Highlights
  • Read and clear trouble codes from all control units
  • Display real-time sensor values
  • Remote control of exhaust flap
  • Mute Active Sound Design
  • DPF regeneration
  • Battery registration
  • Service reset
Features
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BimmerLink is the direct link to your BMW, MINI, or Toyota Supra. Read and clear trouble codes, monitor live sensor data, and perform maintenance functions from your phone. A supported OBD adapter or cable is required. Feature availability depends on your vehicle and its equipment. READ AND CLEAR TROUBLE CODES Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes from all control units in your car. LIVE SENSOR DATA Monitor values such as oil temperature and boost pressure in real time. Create a personalized dashboard to keep the readings that matter to you in view. DATA LOGGING Record sensor values in CSV log files for detailed analysis. CONTROL UNIT FUNCTIONS Access live data and diagnostic functions for individual control units in your car. EXHAUST FLAP CONTROL Choose whether your car's exhaust flap is open or closed. Requires a factory-installed exhaust flap. ACTIVE SOUND DESIGN Mute the artificial engine sound generated by Active Sound Design (ASD). Requires factory-installed ASD. SOUND TUNING Disable exhaust burble on cars equipped with the S55 engine (M2 Competition, M3, and M4). DPF REGENERATION Check the condition of your diesel particulate filter and request a regeneration when needed. Available on supported diesel vehicles equipped with a DPF. CARPLAY ADD-ON Use CarPlay to view live sensor data from your car's engine control units and control the exhaust flap and Active Sound Design, all from your car's display. Additional in-app purchase required. BATTERY REGISTRATION Register a new battery after replacement directly from the app. PARKING BRAKE SERVICE MODE Activate service mode for your car's electromechanical parking brake. SERVICE RESET Reset service indicators after completing maintenance, such as an engine oil change or brake pad replacement. RESET SHORT-CIRCUIT LOCKS Reset short-circuit locks in the lighting control unit. TRANSMISSION ADAPTATION VALUES View adaptation values for your car's ZF 8HP automatic transmission. REQUIRED ACCESSORIES BimmerLink requires a supported Bluetooth or Wi-Fi OBD adapter or cable. Visit bimmerlink.app for supported accessories and vehicle information. SUPPORTED VEHICLES Feature availability varies by model and equipment. - 1 Series, 1 Series M Coupé (2004+) - 2 Series, 2 Series Coupé, M2 (2013+) - 2 Series Gran Coupé (2020+) - 2 Series Active Tourer (2014+) - 2 Series Gran Tourer (2015+) - 3 Series, M3 (2005+) - 4 Series, M4 (2013+) - 5 Series, M5 (2003+) - 6 Series, M6 (2003+) - 7 Series (2008+) - 8 Series, M8 (2018+) - X1 (2009+) - X2 (2018+) - X3, X3 M (2010+) - X4, X4 M (2014+) - X5, X5 M (2006+) - X6, X6 M (2008+) - X7 (2019+) - XM (2022+) - Z4 (2009+) - i3 (2013+) - i4 (2021+) - i5 (2023+) - i7 (2022+) - i8 (2013+) - iX (2021+) - iX1 (2022+) - iX2 (2024+) - iX3 (2021+) - MINI (2006+) - Toyota Supra (2019+)

Screenshots

Off The Record4 screens
BimmerLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Off The Record at none against BimmerLink's 2. Off The Record also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 54%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). BimmerLink's advantage is chart position (#115 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. BimmerLink sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Off The Record asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Off The Record against 4.7 for BimmerLink. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.7K and 9.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Off The Record's written reviews are positive against 54% of BimmerLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off The Record ships an update every 2 weeks, BimmerLink every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Off The Record versus BimmerLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOff The RecordBimmerLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9.7K ratings)4.7 (9.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.5% of reviews — better53.6% of reviews
Number of ratings9.7K — better9.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#115 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOff the Record, Inc.SG Software GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

Off The Record

All ratings9,681 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral1.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews407 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative29.5%

BimmerLink

All ratings9,131 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews554 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative35.9%

User reviews

Off The Record

From 9.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🤝 Great service
  • 🎉 Tickets dismissed
  • 🧠 Knowledgeable attorneys
  • 💬 Good communication

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Unclear refund policy
  • 🕰️ Slow response times
  • 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent attorney performance
  • 💰 Expensive compared to self-representation

BimmerLink

From 9.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Useful features
  • 💡 Helpful for DIY maintenance
  • 🚀 Saved money on repairs
  • 🚀 Cleared error codes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Inaccurate sensor readings
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
  • 💰 Expensive for limited functionality
  • 🐛 Resets settings after car turned off

Bugs and requests

Off The Record

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Attorneys missing court dates
  • Miscommunication on case outcomes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Expand to Canada
  • Provide more transparency on case status

BimmerLink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to connect to OBD adapter
  • Fails to clear error codes
  • Battery registration not working
  • Sensor values not updating properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more BMW models
  • Improve exhaust flap control functionality
  • Add option to change units (Celsius/Fahrenheit, MPH/KPH)
  • Improve CarPlay integration
  • Add more customization options for dashboard

In-app purchases

None

Off The Record

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BimmerLink

One-time2
  • CarPlay Add-On$9.99
  • BimmerLink full version$39.99

Questions

Is Off The Record free?
Off The Record is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BimmerLink free?
BimmerLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Off The Record or BimmerLink?
BimmerLink is rated higher. Off The Record averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while BimmerLink averages 4.7 from 9.6K ratings.
Do Off The Record or BimmerLink have ads?
Neither Off The Record nor BimmerLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Off The Record or BimmerLink?
Off The Record ships an update every 2 weeks, and BimmerLink every 4 weeks. Most recently, Off The Record was updated on October 26, 2026 and BimmerLink on October 28, 2026.

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