# BimmerLink vs G

The clearest difference is rating: BimmerLink at 4.7 against G's 3.7. BimmerLink also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 3). G's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BimmerLink sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. G asks for nothing beyond the download.

BimmerLink holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerLink has 9.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, G every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BimmerLink | G |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimmerlink/id1065360416/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-force-meter-plus-accelerometer/id6760181285/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SG Software GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/441701490) | [Kyu-Hee Jang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587578867) |

## What reviewers say

### BimmerLink

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

**Currently charting:** #98 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


### G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-force-meter-plus-accelerometer/id6760181285)

Measure real-time G-forces on three axes with a precision crosshair display. Track peak G, acceleration history, and impact forces. Ideal for car performance, roller coasters, aviation, and physics experiments.

**Highlights:** 3-axis G-force tracking, Precision crosshair display, Peak G detection, Real-time chart recording, G-force level guide, Adjustable sensitivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BimmerLink free?

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

### Is G free?

G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

BimmerLink is rated higher. BimmerLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while G averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do BimmerLink or G have ads?

G shows ads; BimmerLink does not.

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

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and G every 4 days. Most recently, BimmerLink was updated on October 12, 2026 and G on September 30, 2026.

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