# BimmerLink vs AC Remote Viewer

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.

Both are free to download. BimmerLink sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. AC Remote Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BimmerLink | AC Remote Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimmerlink/id1065360416/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote-viewer/id1434802784/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SG Software GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/441701490) | [MAHLE Aftermarket Italy S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321815882) |

## What reviewers say

### BimmerLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimmerlink/id1065360416)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CarPlay Add-On | $9.99 | one-time |
| BimmerLink full version | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote-viewer/id1434802784)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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