Comparison

BimmerLink vs Americaloc Viewer

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

Head to head
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+)

About

Americaloc Viewer

Monitor your devices directly from your smartphone or tablet. This application allows for efficient tracking and management of your connected hardware.

Highlights
  • Device tracking
  • Mobile monitoring
  • Tablet compatibility
  • Phone integration
Features
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This is the Americaloc APP. Track your devices from your phone or tablet.

Screenshots

BimmerLink4 screens
Americaloc Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Americaloc Viewer at none against BimmerLink's 2. Americaloc Viewer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). BimmerLink's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (9.5K vs 13). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Americaloc Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BimmerLink holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerLink has 9.5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of BimmerLink's written reviews are positive against 60% of Americaloc Viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, Americaloc Viewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
BimmerLink versus Americaloc Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerLinkAmericaloc Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.5K ratings) — better4.2 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.5K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#134 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGORBIFLEX INC.

Customer experience

BimmerLink

All ratings9,131 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews549 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative35.9%

Americaloc Viewer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Americaloc Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BimmerLink

One-time2
  • CarPlay Add-On$9.99
  • BimmerLink full version$39.99
None

Americaloc Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BimmerLink free?
BimmerLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Americaloc Viewer free?
Americaloc Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BimmerLink or Americaloc Viewer?
BimmerLink is rated higher. BimmerLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Americaloc Viewer averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do BimmerLink or Americaloc Viewer have ads?
Neither BimmerLink nor Americaloc Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerLink or Americaloc Viewer?
BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and Americaloc Viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, BimmerLink was updated on October 22, 2026 and Americaloc Viewer on October 10, 2026.

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