BimmerLink vs CSFloat
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+)
CSFloat
This app facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of CS2 skins. It offers a marketplace with a vast selection of items and a comprehensive database to explore skin history and sticker combinations.
- Buy CS2 skins
- Sell CS2 skins
- Trade CS2 skins
- Explore skin history
- Find sticker combos
- Mobile trading
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Buy, Sell, Trade, and Explore Billions of CS2 skins through the CSFloat App! Marketplace Use the CSFloat marketplace with hundreds of thousands of skins available to buy, or sell your own skins! Trade on the go by using the app without needing a desktop! FloatDB Explore the largest database of CS2 skins to find your next sticker combo, favorite skin, or just see the history of where a skin went!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BimmerLink at 4.7 against CSFloat's 3.2. BimmerLink also leads on ratings volume (9.1K vs 144) and review sentiment (53% vs 36%). CSFloat'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
Both are free to download. BimmerLink sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CSFloat asks for nothing beyond the download.
BimmerLink holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerLink has 9.1K ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of BimmerLink's written reviews are positive against 36% of CSFloat's.
BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, CSFloat fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BimmerLink | CSFloat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better | 3.2 (144 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews — better | 35.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K — better | 144 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #111 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SG Software GmbH & Co. KG | CSFloat Inc. |
Customer experience
BimmerLink
CSFloat
User reviews
BimmerLink
From 9.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful features
- 💡 Helpful for DIY maintenance
- 🚀 Saved money on repairs
- 🚀 Cleared error codes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate sensor readings
- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Expensive for limited functionality
- 🐛 Resets settings after car turned off
CSFloat
From 144 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and convenient trading on mobile
- 💰 Low fees (2% marketplace fee)
- 📱 Push notifications for trades and sales
- 🔒 Secure trading process with scam protection
- 👍 User-friendly interface and UI design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Constant forced logouts
- 🐛 Unresponsive buttons and UI elements
- ⚠️ Search functionality broken or unreliable
- ⚠️ Database search returns bot detection errors
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
CSFloat
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes randomly and frequently
- Freezes when selecting items or exiting menus
- Constant unexpected logouts
- Login errors and authentication failures
- Search database returns 'bot activity' false positives
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- Recent sales data missing from item pages
- FloatDB search button non-functional
- White screen on startup
- Buttons process inputs even when app is frozen
- App forces refresh during user input
- Watchlist email links redirect to homepage instead of item
- Direct item links open app homepage instead of item
- Unresponsive UI elements requiring force close
- Scrolling causes rapid unintended navigation
- Stripe dashboard button broken
- Search market feature broken in sell items tab
- iOS-specific tab functionality broken
- App incompatible with older iOS versions
- Infinite loop between app and browser redirects
- Deposit page broken in app
Requested features
12 requests- Add deposit functionality to app
- Implement refresh button on trades page
- Add online seller indicator
- Enable search without sticker filters
- Fix FloatDB database search integration
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- Show when listings were posted
- Add back button to exit stalls without full search reset
- Improve search by keywords, not just exact items
- Fix Stripe dashboard button
- Support Family View security feature
- Implement proper Steam OAuth redirect instead of direct login
- Add dark mode option
In-app purchases
BimmerLink
- CarPlay Add-On$9.99
- BimmerLink full version$39.99
CSFloat
No in-app purchases









