# BimmerLink vs DIY Garage

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DIY Garage at 100% against BimmerLink's 53%. DIY Garage also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). BimmerLink's advantage is ratings volume (9.1K vs 2) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BimmerLink sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and DIY Garage sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DIY Garage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerLink has 9.1K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of DIY Garage's.

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, DIY Garage every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BimmerLink | DIY Garage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimmerlink/id1065360416/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-garage/id6754301337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SG Software GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/441701490) | [John Alfano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847762890) |

## What reviewers say

### BimmerLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimmerlink/id1065360416)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CarPlay Add-On | $9.99 | one-time |
| BimmerLink full version | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful features
- 💡 Helpful for DIY maintenance
- 🚀 Saved money on repairs
- 🚀 Cleared error codes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate sensor readings
- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Expensive for limited functionality
- 🐛 Resets settings after car turned off

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to OBD adapter
- Fails to clear error codes
- Battery registration not working
- Sensor values not updating properly

**Requested features**

- 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


### DIY Garage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-garage/id6754301337)

Manage your vehicle's maintenance and repairs with this comprehensive app. Track service history, set reminders, and get AI-powered diagnostic help. Organize all your car's information in one place.

**Highlights:** Track multiple vehicles, Log maintenance and repairs, Store vehicle specifications, Set service reminders, AI-powered diagnostics (CRANK), In-app support forum (INFOCHAT)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIY Garage Premium – Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| DIY Garage Premium – Annually | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BimmerLink free?

BimmerLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DIY Garage free?

DIY Garage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BimmerLink or DIY Garage?

DIY Garage is rated higher. BimmerLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while DIY Garage averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BimmerLink or DIY Garage have ads?

Neither BimmerLink nor DIY Garage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BimmerLink or DIY Garage?

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and DIY Garage every 8 days. Most recently, BimmerLink was updated on September 27, 2026 and DIY Garage on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*