# BimmerLink vs Banked.

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | BimmerLink | Banked. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimmerlink/id1065360416/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banked-earn-your-screen-time/id6797970096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 20 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) | [Zahid Anwar](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797737649) |

## What reviewers say

### BimmerLink

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

**Currently charting:** #101 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


### Banked.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banked-earn-your-screen-time/id6797970096)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solo Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Solo Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Basic | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*