Comparison

BimmerLink vs CarTube ‣

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

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.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-picture video playback
  • Seamless browsing integration
  • Supports compatible HTML5 videos
  • Lightweight and distraction-free
  • On-device processing
  • No account required
Features
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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

Screenshots

BimmerLink4 screens
CarTube ‣1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, CarTube ‣ daily. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BimmerLink versus CarTube ‣: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerLinkCarTube ‣
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.6K ratings) — better3.8 (506 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews — better3.6% of reviews
Number of ratings9.6K — better506
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#143 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGONLINE SAB SUPPORT AND MEDIA JOINT STOCK COMPANY

Customer experience

BimmerLink

All ratings9,131 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews554 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative35.9%

CarTube ‣

All ratings374 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative30.2%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive3.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.4%

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

2 purchases

BimmerLink

One-time2
  • CarPlay Add-On$9.99
  • BimmerLink full version$39.99
4 purchases

CarTube ‣

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly access$4.997 Days
  • Monthly access$8.991 Month
  • Yearly access$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$17.99

Questions

Is BimmerLink free?
BimmerLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CarTube ‣ free?
CarTube ‣ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BimmerLink or CarTube ‣?
BimmerLink is rated higher. BimmerLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while CarTube ‣ averages 3.8 from 506 ratings.
Do BimmerLink or CarTube ‣ have ads?
Neither BimmerLink nor CarTube ‣ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerLink or CarTube ‣?
BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and CarTube ‣ daily. Most recently, BimmerLink was updated on October 28, 2026 and CarTube ‣ on October 28, 2026.

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