BimmerLink vs DeepRoutine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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+)
DeepRoutine
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Turn focus into a routine. DeepRoutine is a calm Pomodoro timer for deep work, study, reading, and any task that deserves your full attention. Start a session, put distractions aside, and let a simple rhythm of focus and breaks carry you forward. FOCUS THAT FITS YOUR DAY Choose Classic, Deep Work, or Quick Focus, or create your own Focus Profile. Set custom focus, short-break, and long-break durations, decide when sessions start automatically, and switch routines without disrupting your current timer. STAY FOCUSED WITHOUT OPENING THE APP See your remaining time at a glance and control your session from: • Live Activities on the Lock Screen • Dynamic Island • Home Screen widgets • Pause and resume controls CREATE THE RIGHT ATMOSPHERE Focus in silence or choose an ambient sound: rain, ocean waves, brown noise, café, forest, or fireplace. Adjust the volume and create an environment that helps you settle into the work. TURN SESSIONS INTO CONSISTENCY DeepRoutine records completed sessions automatically. Review your history, track focus time and session totals, follow daily trends, and see your current and longest streaks. MAKE IT YOURS Choose from clean and scenic themes including Midnight, Forest, Ocean, Sakura, Moonlight, and Zen. Keep your timer calm, personal, and easy to return to. WHY DEEPROUTINE? • Minimal, distraction-free design • Flexible Pomodoro focus and break cycles • Built-in and custom Focus Profiles • Ambient focus sounds • Progress statistics and session history • Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and widget support • Automatic session behavior • Sound and haptic preferences No task-management clutter. No complicated setup. Just a clear place to begin, a timer that stays close, and a routine you can repeat. Whether you are studying, coding, writing, reading, or working through your day, DeepRoutine helps you start with intention and build momentum one session at a time. Turn focus into a routine. Download DeepRoutine and start your first session today. Some features require DeepRoutine Pro. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DeepRoutine at weekly against BimmerLink's every 4 weeks. BimmerLink's advantage is chart position (#107 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. BimmerLink sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and DeepRoutine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BimmerLink ships an update every 4 weeks, DeepRoutine weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BimmerLink | DeepRoutine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #107 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SG Software GmbH & Co. KG | Muhammed Emir Kucukosman |
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
DeepRoutine
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BimmerLink
- CarPlay Add-On$9.99
- BimmerLink full version$39.99
DeepRoutine
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$39.99









