BimmerLink vs Kart Track
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+)
Kart Track
This app helps kart racers optimize performance by analyzing data, providing AI-driven setup recommendations, and facilitating team collaboration. It offers voice-powered data entry and works offline to keep you organized and informed.
- Mychron & Alfano data extraction via photo
- Voice-powered setup data entry
- AI-driven setup analysis and recommendations
- Comprehensive session logging
- Kart AI Chat for tuning advice
- Team collaboration and setup sharing
- Offline functionality
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Kart Track: Your Ultimate Karting Companion Leaving time on the track? Speed Lab finds it. Your MyChron or Alfano records everything about your laps. Speed Lab reads all of it and tells you, in plain English, exactly where your time went and how to get it back. Import a full session and you get a real coaching report in minutes. Compatible with MyChron 5S & 6 and Alfano 6 & 7. Speed Lab: AI Coaching From Your Own Data Pull in a complete MyChron or Alfano session and Speed Lab breaks it all down for you: lap-by-lap analysis, sector splits, corner-by-corner detail, and a prioritized list of exactly where you are losing time and what to do about it. It reads your actual telemetry, speed, RPM, and GPS traces, so the feedback is about your laps, on your track, not generic advice. Want to know what changed between your two best runs? Compare any two sessions side by side and Speed Lab shows you where one lap gained or lost time against the other, corner by corner. Speed Lab for Teams Speed Lab works just as hard for a whole crew. In a shared team workspace, every driver's session gets the same detailed coaching report, so you can see where each one is finding time and where they are leaving it behind. Coaches and teammates review reports together and drop notes right on the session, and shared baselines and setup templates keep the whole roster working from the same playbook. It is like having a data engineer in the tent for every driver, every session. Whether you are coaching yourself on a solo practice day or running a full team program, Speed Lab helps everyone Find Their Time. And everything else you already came for: MyChron & Alfano Data Extraction Snap a photo of your MyChron or Alfano screen and Kart Track pulls your lap times, RPM, speed, EGT, and water temps in seconds. No more copying numbers by hand. Photograph it and go. Voice-Powered Data Entry Ditch the notebook. Record your session details hands-free and let Kart Track transcribe and auto-fill your setup fields, from ride heights and tire pressures to carburetor jetting. Less typing, more track time. AI Setup Analysis After a session, just describe how the kart felt. AI reads your full setup data, including weather, tire pressures, geometry, carb settings, and more, then hands you specific, actionable tuning changes. Compare two sessions side by side to see what actually worked. Kart AI Chat: Your Personal Tuning Expert Chat with an AI karting expert anytime. Ask about handling, setup adjustments, jetting, driving technique, whatever is on your mind, and get informed, real-time answers powered by the latest AI models. Comprehensive Session Logging Record every detail that matters: setup geometry, tire pressures and temperatures, carburetor configuration, engine and drivetrain settings, automatic weather with density altitude, and your own driver feedback. Load a baseline in one tap and customize which fields you use to match your racing format. Setup Baselines & Templates Save your proven configurations as baselines, load them into future sessions, and duplicate and tweak them for new tracks or conditions. Your winning setups, always at your fingertips. Session History & Comparison Browse your full racing history grouped by event, practice day, or date. Filter by event, type, track, or class. Compare sessions to see which changes made you faster. Pre-Race Checklist Never miss a step on race day. Use the built-in checklist with suggested maintenance items, add your own, and track your prep before you roll out. Start free and explore every feature. When you are ready, unlock the full experience with a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime. Download now and start turning data into victory. MyChron and Alfano are trademarks of their respective owners. Kart Track is not affiliated with or endorsed by AiM Tech or Alfano Find Terms of Use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kart Track at 100% against BimmerLink's 54%. Kart Track also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BimmerLink's advantage is ratings volume (9.5K vs 11) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Kart Track sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kart Track holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerLink has 9.5K ratings behind it against 11, 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 100% of Kart Track's.
BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, Kart Track every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | BimmerLink | Kart Track |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9.5K ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9.5K — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #99 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SG Software GmbH & Co. KG | Michael Stahl |
Customer experience
BimmerLink
Kart Track
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
Kart Track
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BimmerLink
- CarPlay Add-On$9.99
- BimmerLink full version$39.99
Kart Track
- Unlimited Access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Ultimate7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Unlimited Access7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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- Team Crew Monthly$29.001 Month
- Team Core Monthly$69.001 Month
- Ultimate7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Core Team (Annual)$690.001 Year
- Team Starter Refill$59.99
- Team Standard Refill$124.99
- Team Bulk Refill$399.99









