BimmerLink vs CarTube ‣
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+)
CarTube ‣
Enhance your web browsing experience with a picture-in-picture video player for Safari. This extension allows supported videos to continue playing while you navigate other websites or switch tasks, ensuring uninterrupted viewing.
- Picture-in-picture video playback
- Seamless browsing integration
- Supports compatible HTML5 videos
- Lightweight and distraction-free
- On-device processing
- No account required
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CarTube PiP Player is a Safari Web Extension designed to improve how web videos play while you browse. The app provides practical video playback tools that help supported videos continue playing without interrupting your browsing flow. Built specifically for Safari, CarTube PiP Player works with compatible HTML5 video players and integrates directly into the Safari browsing environment. It focuses on smooth playback, minimal interface, and reliable performance without unnecessary features. The extension allows supported videos to remain visible while you navigate between websites or switch tasks, helping you maintain continuity during video playback. Key features: • Advanced video playback tools for supported web videos • Floating video playback during browsing • Native Safari Web Extension integration • Clean, lightweight, and distraction free interface • No account, login, or sign up required • Fully on device operation All video playback is processed locally on your device. The app does not host, stream, download, store, or provide any media content. It only works with video content made available by websites you visit. CarTube PiP Player includes optional tools that expand playback functionality through in app purchases. In app purchases: • Optional subscriptions to unlock additional playback features Privacy: • No personal data is collected • No tracking or analytics • No server side processing Terms of use: https://telegra.ph/terms-of-use-12-13-3 Privacy policy: https://telegra.ph/privacy-policy-12-13-104 Support: support@pipexapp.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BimmerLink at 54% against CarTube ‣'s 4%. BimmerLink also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (9.6K vs 506). CarTube ‣'s advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). 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 CarTube ‣ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BimmerLink holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerLink has 9.6K ratings behind it against 506, 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 4% of CarTube ‣'s.
BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, CarTube ‣ daily. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | BimmerLink | CarTube ‣ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9.6K ratings) — better | 3.8 (506 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews — better | 3.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9.6K — better | 506 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #143 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SG Software GmbH & Co. KG | ONLINE SAB SUPPORT AND MEDIA JOINT STOCK COMPANY |
Customer experience
BimmerLink
CarTube ‣
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
CarTube ‣
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BimmerLink
- CarPlay Add-On$9.99
- BimmerLink full version$39.99
CarTube ‣
- Weekly access$4.997 Days
- Monthly access$8.991 Month
- Yearly access$14.991 Year
- Lifetime access$17.99








