Comparison

BimmerLink vs AC Remote 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

AC Remote Viewer

Remotely monitor MAHLE ACX and AIR-NEX stations from your smartphone. Connect via WiFi or cellular data to view station status and information.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring
  • Connect to ACX and AIR-NEX stations
  • Smartphone connectivity
  • WiFi and cellular data support
Features
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It is possible to connect to the MAHLE ACX and AIR-NEX station (all lines) and remotely monitor, comfortably on your smartphone with connections WiFi/3G - LTE

Screenshots

BimmerLink4 screens
AC Remote Viewer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BimmerLink at 4.7 against AC Remote Viewer's 3.7. BimmerLink also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 3). AC Remote Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. BimmerLink sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. AC Remote Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BimmerLink holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerLink has 9.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, AC Remote Viewer every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
BimmerLink versus AC Remote Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerLinkAC Remote Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.1K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#136 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGMAHLE Aftermarket Italy S.p.A.

Customer experience

BimmerLink

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

AC Remote Viewer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

AC Remote 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

AC Remote Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BimmerLink free?
BimmerLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AC Remote Viewer free?
AC Remote Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BimmerLink or AC Remote Viewer?
BimmerLink is rated higher. BimmerLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while AC Remote Viewer averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do BimmerLink or AC Remote Viewer have ads?
Neither BimmerLink nor AC Remote Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerLink or AC Remote Viewer?
BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and AC Remote Viewer every 9 months. Most recently, BimmerLink was updated on October 15, 2026 and AC Remote Viewer on October 2, 2026.

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