Comparison

BimmerLink vs Cerebrum Tire Sensor

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

Cerebrum Tire Sensor

Gain innovative insights into your tires with real-time advanced analytics for pressure, temperature, tread depth, and alignment. Monitor vehicle performance, efficiency, and emissions. Offers modes for maintenance, professional track use, and accurate pressure gauging.

Highlights
  • Real-time pressure monitoring
  • Temperature and tread depth tracking
  • Alignment and wear monitoring
  • Efficiency and emissions insights
  • Tire maintenance logging
  • Professional session analytics
  • Accurate pressure gauge mode
Features
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Cerebrum is the world’s first intelligent tire solution that enables individual users and the largest commercial fleets to gain innovative insights into their tires. By mounting directly to the tire with our patented technology, Cerebrum Sensors provide real-time advanced tire analytics, ensuring safety and peak vehicle performance. Fleet customers also have access to our cloud-based Fleet Management application enabling real-time vehicle monitoring from anywhere. Together, Cerebrum Sensors and our advanced software products work together helping you ensure your tires are ready for the road. Key App Features - Pressure Monitoring: Ensure proper tire pressure and monitor for leaks - Temperature Monitoring: Prevent excessive overheating reducing risk of blowouts - Tread Depth Monitoring: Ensure tire tread is in a safe operating range - Alignment Monitoring: Monitor wheel and tire conditions to avoid premature wear - Efficiency & Emissions Monitoring: Quantify the impact of operating a vehicle with improperly installed tires - Many more to come… App Modes - Tire Maintenance Mode: Easily log and track your maintenance activities within the App. Fleet customers will also see changes made in the Fleet Management application. - Professional Mode: Get the most out of your tires on the road or track! Advanced Mode records and reports advanced 'Session' analytics including a GPS map-view, minimum and maximum tire conditions, session playback and even recommends pressure adjustments to improve tire performance. This information can then be exported for further analysis and shared with friends through social media. - Pressure Gauge Mode: No need to rely on unreliable gas station gauges. Use this screen when filling your tires to help ensure accurate tire pressure. Account Types - Product Owner: Unlocks the full capability of the Cerebrum App - Technician: Support the setup and management of customer vehicles for tire shops and technicians. Joining the network by signing up as a Technician can also help to refer customers to your shop to get Cerebrum installed on a new set of replacement tires. - (Fleet Customers Only) Fleet Manager: Unlocks the full capability of the Cerebrum App and Web Application. - (Fleet Customers Only) Fleet Technician: Limited App and Web access - (Fleet Customers Only) Fleet Driver: Limited App access

Screenshots

BimmerLink4 screens
Cerebrum Tire Sensor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BimmerLink at 9.5K against Cerebrum Tire Sensor's 99. BimmerLink also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). 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 and Cerebrum Tire Sensor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BimmerLink holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerLink has 9.5K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of BimmerLink's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cerebrum Tire Sensor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, Cerebrum Tire Sensor every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
BimmerLink versus Cerebrum Tire Sensor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerLinkCerebrum Tire Sensor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.5K ratings) — better4.5 (99 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9.5K — better99
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#120 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGTire Stickers LLC

Customer experience

BimmerLink

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

Cerebrum Tire Sensor

All ratings95 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
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

Cerebrum Tire Sensor

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
2 purchases

Cerebrum Tire Sensor

One-time2
  • Scan Mode$29.99
  • Cerebrum Professional$34.99

Questions

Is BimmerLink free?
BimmerLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cerebrum Tire Sensor free?
Cerebrum Tire Sensor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BimmerLink or Cerebrum Tire Sensor?
BimmerLink is rated higher. BimmerLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Cerebrum Tire Sensor averages 4.5 from 99 ratings.
Do BimmerLink or Cerebrum Tire Sensor have ads?
Neither BimmerLink nor Cerebrum Tire Sensor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerLink or Cerebrum Tire Sensor?
BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and Cerebrum Tire Sensor every 2 months. Most recently, BimmerLink was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cerebrum Tire Sensor on October 24, 2026.

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