# BimmerLink vs VoltBook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VoltBook at 100% against BimmerLink's 54%. VoltBook also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BimmerLink's advantage is ratings volume (9.5K vs 1) and chart position (#122 vs unranked). 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 VoltBook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VoltBook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerLink has 9.5K ratings behind it against 1, 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 VoltBook's.

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, VoltBook every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BimmerLink | VoltBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimmerlink/id1065360416/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voltbook/id6801197459/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SG Software GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/441701490) | [Edward Anthony Whitfield](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836823655) |

## What reviewers say

### BimmerLink

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

**Currently charting:** #122 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


### VoltBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voltbook/id6801197459)

This app provides electricians with a comprehensive digital toolbox, featuring numerous electrical calculators, searchable code references, and job documentation tools. It offers offline functionality for all calculators and tables, with AI assistance for calculations and field notes.

**Highlights:** 75+ electrical calculators, Searchable NEC code references (2020, 2023, 2026), Offline functionality, AI Assistant for calculations and notes, Nameplate Scanner for equipment data, Job documentation and material lists (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BimmerLink free?

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

### Is VoltBook free?

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

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

VoltBook is rated higher. BimmerLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while VoltBook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BimmerLink or VoltBook have ads?

Neither BimmerLink nor VoltBook shows ads.

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

BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and VoltBook every 4 days. Most recently, BimmerLink was updated on October 25, 2026 and VoltBook on October 8, 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.*