Comparison

SmartOBD vs bmTuned

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartOBD

Features
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Download the iPhone and iPad version of the SmartOBD-II fleet tracking application and access up-to-date information on the location of your company vehicles. In addition to basic functions, this newly-developed application offers a range of features to save you a lot of time and administration, all from the comfort of your mobile phone. What can the SmartOBD-II iOS application offer? • Individual vehicle data sheets, e.g. current location, speed, data update time, driver’s name, POIs, ignition status and zone information • List and map views of the company vehicle fleet • Log sheet queries and graphs • Logging of official and private trip distances • Automatic log-in, multi-language user interface for easy use

About

bmTuned

This platform allows BMW owners to customize their vehicles' engine control units (ECUs) and automatic transmissions (TCUs). It also enables seamless conversion between AWD and RWD modes for supported xDrive models.

Highlights
  • ECU tuning for N54, N55, N13 engines
  • Flash off-the-shelf maps
  • Adjust automatic transmission settings
  • Customize AWD xDrive vehicles
  • Convert between AWD and RWD modes
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bmTuned is a multi-platform flash tuning solution for your BMW. Utilizing the bmTuned Tuning Platform, you are able to customize your supported vehicle in a number of ways. (ECU) N54, N55 (E & F-Series), N13 support. Flash off the shelf (OTS) maps. More options/settings coming soon. (TCU) You may adjust the automatic transmission (ZF 6HP/8HP) through the use of quick customizable settings - modifying both offline and on the website. As well as the ability to find and use pre-customized maps that may be supported for your specific software version. (AWD) bmTuned allows you to customize your AWD xDrive BMW & seamlessly convert between AWD and RWD operation with the press of a button on your phone or tablet in about 25 seconds or faster depending on the age (series) of vehicle, where supported.

Screenshots

SmartOBD4 screens
bmTuned4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartOBD at every 4 months against bmTuned's every 7 months. SmartOBD also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartOBD ships an update every 4 months, bmTuned every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SmartOBD versus bmTuned: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartOBDbmTuned
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGinception Software LtdOddsMedia, LLC

In-app purchases

None

SmartOBD

No in-app purchases

None

bmTuned

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartOBD free?
SmartOBD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is bmTuned free?
bmTuned is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartOBD or bmTuned have ads?
Neither SmartOBD nor bmTuned shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartOBD or bmTuned?
SmartOBD ships an update every 4 months, and bmTuned every 7 months. Most recently, SmartOBD was updated on October 4, 2026 and bmTuned on September 14, 2026.

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