Comparison

BimmerLink vs Manage Tensio

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

Manage Tensio

Features
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Mercy Tensio est votre assistant de suivi personnel quotidien. Pensée pour ceux qui aiment garder une trace de leurs activités et progrès l'application vous permet de : Enregistrer vos mesures en photo : prenez une image de l’écran de votre tensiomètre et gardez un suivi visuel. Sauvegarder automatiquement vos valeurs : l’app extrait et stocke vos données de tension pour un suivi simplifié. Visualiser vos évolutions : consultez des graphiques clairs et précis pour comprendre vos tendances au fil du temps. Générer des rapports PDF : exportez vos historiques complets et envoyez-les facilement à votre médecin. Améliorer votre suivi médical : gagnez du temps lors des consultations et gardez le contrôle sur votre santé. MercyTensio est simple, intuitive et conçue pour vous aider à mieux gérer votre tension artérielle, jour après jour.

Screenshots

BimmerLink4 screens
Manage Tensio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Manage Tensio at none against BimmerLink's 2. Manage Tensio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). BimmerLink's advantage is chart position (#103 vs unranked). 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. Manage Tensio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, Manage Tensio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
BimmerLink versus Manage Tensio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerLinkManage Tensio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#103 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGMI-TECH SARLU

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

Manage Tensio

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

Manage Tensio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BimmerLink free?
BimmerLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Manage Tensio free?
Manage Tensio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BimmerLink or Manage Tensio have ads?
Neither BimmerLink nor Manage Tensio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerLink or Manage Tensio?
BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and Manage Tensio monthly. Most recently, BimmerLink was updated on October 25, 2026 and Manage Tensio on October 6, 2026.

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