SmartOBD vs bmTuned
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartOBD
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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
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | SmartOBD | bmTuned |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ginception Software Ltd | OddsMedia, LLC |
In-app purchases
SmartOBD
No in-app purchases
bmTuned
No in-app purchases









