# BimmerLink vs PatrolOps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PatrolOps at 100% against BimmerLink's 54%. PatrolOps also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). BimmerLink's advantage is ratings volume (9.5K vs 9) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). 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 PatrolOps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PatrolOps holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerLink has 9.5K ratings behind it against 9, 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 100% of PatrolOps's.

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, PatrolOps every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BimmerLink | PatrolOps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimmerlink/id1065360416/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patrolops/id6760125826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SG Software GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/441701490) | [Diego Rivas Villalobos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825464607) |

## What reviewers say

### BimmerLink

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

**Currently charting:** #105 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


### PatrolOps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patrolops/id6760125826)

This app streamlines daily tasks for field professionals with tools for summons, arrest packages, search, maps, and scheduling. It offers insights into payroll and overtime, keeping essential resources organized and accessible.

**Highlights:** Summons management, Arrest package preparation, Command and guide search, Map access with boundaries, Work schedule calendar, Payroll insights, Overtime tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PatrolOps Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| PatrolOps Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BimmerLink free?

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

### Is PatrolOps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BimmerLink or PatrolOps?

PatrolOps is rated higher. BimmerLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while PatrolOps averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do BimmerLink or PatrolOps have ads?

Neither BimmerLink nor PatrolOps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BimmerLink or PatrolOps?

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and PatrolOps every 3 months. Most recently, BimmerLink was updated on October 21, 2026 and PatrolOps on October 14, 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.*