Comparison

BimmerLink vs ConneXtApp

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

ConneXtApp

Features
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Where Licensed Professionals Connect ConneXtis a professionalnetworkdesigned for verified, licensed professionals who want to build meaningful connections around real credentials. Create a professional profile, verify your license, discover relevant people, share useful updates, message your network, explore jobs, and build referral relationships in one focused app. Build a Professional Profile That Shows What You Do Your profile brings together the information other professionals need before they connect with you. Add your profession, specialties, location, work history, education, certifications, skills, portfolio, and resume. After license verification, your verified badge adds an extra layer of professional context to your profile and helps members understand who they are connecting with. Find the Right Professionals Search and discover people by industry, specialty, and location. Whether you are growing a local professional network or looking for expertise outside your own field, ConneXt helps you find professionals relevant to your work. Follow members you want to keep up with, send connection requests, and build a network based on professional relevance rather than random reach. Build Referrals Across Professions Many of the most valuable professional relationships cross industry lines. Physicians work with attorneys, accountants, brokers, and other specialists. Real estate agents rely on attorneys, lenders, inspectors, and referral partners. Attorneys regularly connect with professionals in healthcare, real estate, finance, and other fields. ConneXt makes these cross-profession connections easier to discover and easier to continue. Join a Focused Professional Community Use the feed to share professional updates, insights, case notes, and industry conversations. Follow verified professionals, like and comment on useful posts, and repost content that matters to your network. ConneXt is built to help members stay visible and informed without losing sight of the professional purpose of the community. Message and Collaborate Start one-to-one conversations with people in your network through real-time messaging. Use messages to follow up on a referral, discuss a professional opportunity, continue a conversation from the feed, or stay connected with people you work with. Explore Jobs and Companies Browse available jobs, search companies, apply to opportunities, and track your applications. Keep your professional information and resume accessible through your profile while you explore career options. You can also create and manage company pages, add company information, and share updates or opportunities from your organization. Key Features • Professional license verification and verified badges • Profiles with work history, education, skills, certifications, portfolio, and resume • Professional discovery by industry, specialty, and location • Connections, follows, and referral networking • Professional feed with posts, comments, and reposts • Real-time direct messaging • Jobs, applications, and application tracking • Company pages and company posts • Sign in with email, Google, or Apple • Free to join A Network Built for Professional Value ConneXt is for professionals who want more than another social profile. It is a place to build credibility, strengthen local business connections, find referral partners, discover professional opportunities, and stay connected to people who can matter to your work. Join ConneXt and build your professional network around trusted, relevant connections.

Screenshots

BimmerLink4 screens
ConneXtApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ConneXtApp at none against BimmerLink's 2. ConneXtApp also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). BimmerLink's advantage is chart position (#110 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. ConneXtApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, ConneXtApp monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
BimmerLink versus ConneXtApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerLinkConneXtApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#110 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGAli Khan

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

ConneXtApp

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
None

ConneXtApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BimmerLink free?
BimmerLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ConneXtApp free?
ConneXtApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BimmerLink or ConneXtApp have ads?
Neither BimmerLink nor ConneXtApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerLink or ConneXtApp?
BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and ConneXtApp monthly. Most recently, BimmerLink was updated on October 12, 2026 and ConneXtApp on October 8, 2026.

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