Comparison

BimmerLink vs Banked.

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

Banked.

This app helps families manage screen time by allowing parents to set rules and limits. Children can earn additional app time by completing activities like exercise, reading, or chores. It integrates with Apple's Screen Time and HealthKit for a secure and private experience.

Highlights
  • Set app rules and daily limits
  • Earn screen time through activities
  • Integrates with Apple Screen Time
  • Uses HealthKit for activity tracking
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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Banked. helps families turn screen time into something kids earn. Parents set simple rules for apps, daily limits, bedtime windows, and ways to earn minutes. Kids can bank time through steps, exercise, mindful minutes, reading, practice, and chores. When their bank runs low, selected apps pause until more minutes are earned or approved. Banked. uses Apple’s Screen Time, Family Controls, HealthKit, and iCloud. App rules stay private, Health data stays limited to movement-related totals, and family data syncs through your family’s own iCloud. Important: nothing leaves the device, and photos are not analyzed or saved. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BimmerLink4 screens
Banked.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Banked. at 100% against BimmerLink's 54%. Banked. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BimmerLink's advantage is ratings volume (9.8K vs 3) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Banked. sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Banked. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerLink has 9.8K ratings behind it against 3, 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 Banked.'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, Banked. fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BimmerLink versus Banked.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerLinkBanked.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.8K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.8K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#101 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGZahid Anwar

Customer experience

BimmerLink

All ratings9,131 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews554 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative35.9%

Banked.

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 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

Banked.

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
6 purchases

Banked.

Subscriptions6
  • Solo Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Basic1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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  • Solo Annual1 Month trial$9.991 Year
  • Annual Basic1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Annual Pro1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is BimmerLink free?
BimmerLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Banked. free?
Banked. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BimmerLink or Banked.?
Banked. is rated higher. BimmerLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Banked. averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do BimmerLink or Banked. have ads?
Neither BimmerLink nor Banked. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerLink or Banked.?
BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and Banked. fortnightly. Most recently, BimmerLink was updated on November 12, 2026 and Banked. on October 31, 2026.

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