BimmerLink vs R+W Sensor App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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+)
R+W Sensor App
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R+W Sensor App Measurement data app for displaying and recording measurement data from R+W iPK. The R+W Sensor App allows you to save data on your mobile device or the measurement amplifier itself. The data can also be exported in CSV format and evaluated on a PC. Measurable variables: - Torque - Speed - Vibration - Temperature Easy to use: The R+W Sensor App enables quick and easy reading of the iPK thanks to its intuitive operation. Up to four couplings can be connected simultaneously. Measurement data in dashboard view: Measurement data is clearly displayed on the dashboard. The average value with min/max values is displayed for each measured value; the time interval is configurable. The measured values can be reset to zero using a tare function. Measurement data in chart view: Tapping on a measured value displays it in a time-dependent chart. If several couplings are connected, each is displayed as a separate graph. Recording measurements: A REC button starts or stops recording the measured values, which are saved as a CSV file on the device. Other app functions: - Display of signal strength and battery status - General information / settings - Resetting the iPK Note! This app is only compatible with the iPK from R+W.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: R+W Sensor App at none against BimmerLink's 2. R+W Sensor App also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). BimmerLink's advantage is chart position (#96 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. BimmerLink sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. R+W Sensor App asks for nothing beyond the download.
BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, R+W Sensor App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BimmerLink | R+W Sensor App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #96 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SG Software GmbH & Co. KG | core sensing GmbH |
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
R+W Sensor App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BimmerLink
- CarPlay Add-On$9.99
- BimmerLink full version$39.99
R+W Sensor App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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