Comparison

BimmerLink vs CTEK App

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

CTEK App

This app connects to compatible CTEK charging products via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, offering remote control and enhanced features. Monitor charging status, schedule EV charging, and access special modes for battery reconditioning or power supply.

Highlights
  • Remote charging control
  • Charging scheduling
  • Battery reconditioning modes
  • 12V power supply mode
  • Charging history tracking
  • Product status monitoring
Features
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CTEK APP The CTEK APP keeps you on top of all your compatible CTEK charging products, right there in the palm of your hand. Quickly installed and simple to use, the CTEK APP syncs your CTEK products to your smartphone via BLUETOOTH® and Wi-Fi, or by using BLUETOOTH® only.* From the clear, easy to read home page you can check the status of all CTEK products that are within range and unlock extra product features to give you even more control. It’s designed to work effortlessly with all compatible CTEK products, including the NJORD® GO portable EV charger** and the CTEK CS ONE smart charger. Get the most out of your NJORD® GO EV charger The CTEK APP gives you total control over how and when you charge your EV with your NJORD® GO. Simply connect it to the app over BLUETOOTH® or Wi-Fi and you can: • Access additional NJORD® GO features and functions • Start, stop and pause charging remotely, and enable or disable auto start • Schedule charging for any time of day • Increase or lower the output current during heavy domestic power usage • Record and display your entire charging history Open up additional features on your CS ONE smart charger • Connects automatically over BLUETOOTH® • Revive deeply discharged batteries using the ‘RECOND’ reconditioning mode • Select ‘LITHIUM WAKE UP’ for lithium-ion batteries with Under Voltage Protection (UVP) • Turn your CS ONE into a 12V power supply using ‘SUPPLY’ mode to support the battery during service work • Displays charger voltage and amperage All you need in a single app The CTEK APP also gives you access to a range of additional functions, including: • Quick connection to the CTEK customer support team • Comprehensive product FAQs and troubleshooting • Easy access to terms and conditions The CTEK APP is compatible with most CTEK connected products. If you need any more information on compatibility, check the app and product user manuals or get in touch with our customer support team. What’s New • Support for CTEK CS ONE chargers • Full charging history page (NJORD GO only) • Date filtering in history page (NJORD GO only) • General bug fixes * BLUETOOTH® and Wi-Fi compatibility is subject to product type. Some connected product functions might not be available. ** We call the NJORD® GO an ‘EV charger’ but technically speaking, it’s ‘Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment’ (EVSE) that provides a safe supply of electricity to power the on-board battery charger in your EV. Most people use the term ‘EV charger’ so to keep things simple, we’re going to use this term as well.

Screenshots

BimmerLink4 screens
CTEK App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BimmerLink at 4.7 against CTEK App's 1.5. BimmerLink also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 12%) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 2). CTEK App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. CTEK App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BimmerLink holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerLink has 9.1K ratings behind it against 2, 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 12% of CTEK App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, CTEK App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
BimmerLink versus CTEK App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerLinkCTEK App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews — better11.9% of reviews
Number of ratings9.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#100 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGCTEK Sweden AB

Customer experience

BimmerLink

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

CTEK App

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive11.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative85.7%

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

CTEK App

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

CTEK App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BimmerLink free?
BimmerLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CTEK App free?
CTEK App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BimmerLink or CTEK App?
BimmerLink is rated higher. BimmerLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while CTEK App averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do BimmerLink or CTEK App have ads?
Neither BimmerLink nor CTEK App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerLink or CTEK App?
BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and CTEK App monthly. Most recently, BimmerLink was updated on October 14, 2026 and CTEK App on October 7, 2026.

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