# BimmerLink vs Orita Notes

The clearest difference is update cadence: Orita Notes at every 2 days against BimmerLink's every 4 weeks. Orita Notes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BimmerLink's advantage is ratings volume (9.1K vs 1) and chart position (#126 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 Orita Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Orita Notes 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, Orita Notes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BimmerLink | Orita Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimmerlink/id1065360416/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orita-notes/id6756241093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SG Software GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/441701490) | [Blue Shed Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848464127) |

## What reviewers say

### BimmerLink

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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


### Orita Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orita-notes/id6756241093)

This productivity app allows you to create notes with automatic expiry dates, keeping your workspace clutter-free. It offers rich text editing, photo attachments, and a clean interface. Premium features include unlimited notes and AI transcription.

**Highlights:** Automatic note expiry, Rich text formatting, Photo attachments, Distraction-free interface, Unlimited notes (premium), AI meeting transcription (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orita Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BimmerLink free?

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

### Is Orita Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BimmerLink or Orita Notes?

Orita Notes is rated higher. BimmerLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Orita Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BimmerLink or Orita Notes have ads?

Neither BimmerLink nor Orita Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BimmerLink or Orita Notes?

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and Orita Notes every 2 days. Most recently, BimmerLink was updated on September 26, 2026 and Orita Notes on September 19, 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.*