# BimmerLink vs CarTube ‣

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BimmerLink | CarTube ‣ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimmerlink/id1065360416/reviews)** | [3.8 (506 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartube/id6756518125/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 506 |
| Positive reviews | **53.6% of reviews** | 3.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SG Software GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/441701490) | [ONLINE SAB SUPPORT AND MEDIA JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865388754) |

## What reviewers say

### BimmerLink

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

**Currently charting:** #143 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


### CarTube ‣

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartube/id6756518125)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly access | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly access | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $17.99 | one-time |


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