Comparison

BimmerLink vs EV Point Be charged

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

EV Point Be charged

Locate and manage electric vehicle charging stations. Reserve a station, start and stop charging remotely, and monitor your charging sessions. Top up your account balance and view your charging history.

Highlights
  • Find nearest charging station
  • Check station status online
  • Reserve a station
  • Start/stop charging remotely
  • Monitor charging process
  • Top up account balance
  • View charging history
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The EV Point application was created for the most comfortable use of the EV Point Moldova charging station network

Our application will help you to: - Find the nearest station; - Check station's status online; - Reserve the station; - Easily identify the station with QR code; - Start the charging process; - Continuously monitor the charging process; - Stop the charging process; - Top up the balance in your personal account with a bank card; - Access the full history of charging sessions; - Access the account balance history ; - Contact technical support.

Screenshots

BimmerLink4 screens
EV Point Be charged4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BimmerLink at 53% against EV Point Be charged's 17%. BimmerLink also leads on chart position (#114 vs unranked). EV Point Be charged's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. EV Point Be charged asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, EV Point Be charged every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
BimmerLink versus EV Point Be charged: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerLinkEV Point Be charged
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.1% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings9.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGEV POINT, SOCIETATEA CU RASPUNDERE LIMITATA

Customer experience

BimmerLink

All ratings9,088 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews539 reviews
Positive53.1%
Neutral10.8%
Negative36.2%

EV Point Be charged

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

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

EV Point Be charged

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

EV Point Be charged

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BimmerLink free?
BimmerLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EV Point Be charged free?
EV Point Be charged is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BimmerLink or EV Point Be charged have ads?
Neither BimmerLink nor EV Point Be charged shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerLink or EV Point Be charged?
BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and EV Point Be charged every 6 weeks. Most recently, BimmerLink was updated on September 26, 2026 and EV Point Be charged on June 6, 2026.

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