Comparison

BimmerLink vs BimmerFix

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

BimmerFix

This app provides professional diagnostic and coding capabilities for BMW vehicles. It allows users to read and clear fault codes, view live sensor data, and access AI-powered fault analysis. Advanced features include service resets, ECU identification, and repair guides for a comprehensive vehicle maintenance experience.

Highlights
  • Read & Clear Fault Codes
  • Live Sensor Data Monitoring
  • AI Fault Analysis
  • VIN Decoder
  • Service Resets
  • ECU Identification & Coding
  • Repair Guides & Parts Lookup
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BimmerFix is the professional BMW diagnostic platform for iPhone. Plug in your adapter and go from a warning light to a full repair plan in minutes. Built specifically for BMW's from classic E-series to the latest G-series — BimmerFix gives you the same diagnostic depth as a dealer, without the $200/hour labor rate. WHAT YOU CAN DO Read & Clear Fault Codes Pull trouble codes from every module: engine, transmission, ABS, airbags, and more. Clear codes and monitor if they return. Live Sensor Data Watch real-time values such as engine temp, boost, fuel trims, throttle, lambda, battery voltage, and dozens more. Spot issues before they become failures. AI Fault Analysis BimmerFix reads the code, explains what it means, what caused it, and what to fix first. No guessing, no jargon. VIN Decoder Enter your 17-digit VIN and instantly see your exact BMW build: engine code, gearbox, market, and factory options. Service Resets (Pro & Dealer) Reset oil service, brake fluid, battery registration, and CBS intervals from your phone. No dealer visit required. ECU Identification & Coding (Pro & Dealer) Read ECU software versions, hardware info, and apply coding changes all from your iPhone. Repair Guides & Parts Lookup (Pro & Dealer) Step-by-step repair procedures with the exact parts you need, including OEM part numbers. COMPATIBLE HARDWARE ENET Cable (F/G-series) Compatible WiFi and Bluetooth OBD-II adapters iOS only. Optimized for iPhone. BMW COVERAGE All generations: E-series, F-series, G-series E46, E60, E90, E92 · F10, F30, F80 · G20, G30, G87, and more Coverage is continuously expanding. PLANS Basic - $9.99/mo or $79.99/yr Fault codes, live data, AI analysis, VIN decoder, up to 2 vehicles Pro - $19.99/mo or $149.99/yr Everything in Basic, plus service resets, ECU identification, repair guides, unlimited vehicles Dealer - $49.99/mo or $399.99/yr Everything in Pro, plus team access, ECU coding, customer invoicing, priority support All plans include a 7-day free trial. No charge until day 8. Cancel anytime. Questions? support@bimmerfix.app Terms of Use: https://bimmerfix.app/terms

Screenshots

BimmerLink4 screens
BimmerFix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BimmerFix at 100% against BimmerLink's 54%. BimmerFix also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). BimmerLink's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 5). 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 BimmerFix sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerLink has 9.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of BimmerLink's written reviews are positive against 100% of BimmerFix's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, BimmerFix every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BimmerLink versus BimmerFix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerLinkBimmerFix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#98 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGBadr Telfah

Customer experience

BimmerLink

All ratings9,131 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews549 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative35.9%

BimmerFix

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

BimmerFix

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
7 purchases

BimmerFix

Subscriptions6
  • BimmerFix Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • BimmerFix Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • BimmerFix Dealer7 Days trial$49.991 Month
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  • BimmerFix Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • BimmerFix Pro Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • BimmerFix Dealer Yearly7 Days trial$399.991 Year
One-time1
  • Founding Member$49.99

Questions

Is BimmerLink free?
BimmerLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BimmerFix free?
BimmerFix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BimmerLink or BimmerFix?
BimmerLink is rated higher. BimmerLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while BimmerFix averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do BimmerLink or BimmerFix have ads?
Neither BimmerLink nor BimmerFix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerLink or BimmerFix?
BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and BimmerFix every 4 days. Most recently, BimmerLink was updated on October 17, 2026 and BimmerFix on October 9, 2026.

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