Comparison

BimmerCode vs Snap

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

Head to head
About

BimmerCode

Unlock hidden features and customize your BMW, MINI, or Toyota Supra. This app allows you to individually configure your vehicle for a personalized driving experience. Requires a compatible OBD adapter.

Highlights
  • Code BMW, MINI, Toyota Supra
  • Discover hidden features
  • Individual vehicle configuration
  • Personalize driving experience
  • Supports a wide range of models
  • Requires OBD adapter
Features
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With BimmerCode, you can effortlessly code your BMW, MINI, or Toyota Supra yourself and configure it individually for the ultimate driving experience. Discover hidden features and customize your vehicle according to your personal preferences. SUPPORTED CARS - 1 Series (2004 – 2024) - 2 Series, 2 Series Coupe, M2 (2013+) - 2 Series Gran Coupe (2020 – 2024) - 2 Series Active Tourer (2014+) - 2 Series Gran Tourer (2015 – 2022) - 3 Series, M3 (2005+) - 4 Series, M4 (2013+) - 5 Series, M5 (2003+) - 6 Series, M6 (2003+) - 7 Series (2008+) - 8 Series (2018+) - X1 (2009+) - X2 (2018+) - X3, X3 M (2010 – 2024) - X4, X4 M (2014+) - X5, X5 M (2006+) - X6, X6 M (2008+) - X7 (2019+) - Z4 (2009+) - i3 (2013+) - i4 (2021+) - i8 (2013+) - iX1 (2022+) - iX2 (2024+) - iX3 (2021+) - iX (2021+) - MINI (2006+) - Toyota Supra (2019+) You can find a detailed list of the supported cars and options on https://bimmercode.app/cars/. REQUIRED ACCESSORIES One of the supported OBD adapters is required to use BimmerCode. For more information, please visit https://bimmercode.app/adapters/.

About

Snap

Access the full product catalog of tools and view new product releases. Connect to a mobile store to check account balances, make payments, and communicate with your dealer. Express interest in products and promotions directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Full product catalog access
  • View new product releases
  • National promotion participation
  • Mobile store account balance
  • Make payments via mobile store
  • Instant text/chat communication
  • "I'm interested" feature
Features
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Snap-on® Connect is a quick and easy way to get product information, view new product and participate in national promotions. Navigate the full catalog of Snap-on® Tools for the right solution to complete the job with confidence. When connected to a Mobile Store*, you can view account balances and make payments*, also communicate instantly via text or chat and order promotions specific to your connected mobile store*. Let him know that you are interested in a product or promotion using the "I'm interested" feature. Since 1920, Snap-on Tools has delivered quality, innovation and performance to get the job done- and done right- the first time and every time. *Participating Mobile Stores only

Screenshots

BimmerCode4 screens
Snap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Snap at none against BimmerCode's 2. BimmerCode's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 30%) and ratings volume (21K vs 697). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. BimmerCode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Snap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BimmerCode against 4.6 for Snap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerCode has 21K ratings behind it against 697, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of BimmerCode's written reviews are positive against 30% of Snap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BimmerCode versus Snap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerCodeSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21K ratings) — better4.6 (697 ratings)
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews — better30.2% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better697
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#85 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGSnap-on Inc.

Customer experience

BimmerCode

All ratings20,795 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews1,214 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative34.0%

Snap

All ratings697 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive30.2%
Neutral9.3%
Negative60.5%

User reviews

BimmerCode

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Excellent customization options
  • 💡 Useful for coding BMW features
  • 🚀 Works as advertised
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires paid version to unlock full functionality
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with some BMW models
  • 🐛 Occasional connection problems
  • 🐛 Coding can cause unintended issues
  • 🐛 Expert mode is in German, not English

Snap

From 697 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Informative and easy to use
  • 🚀 Great app interface
  • 💡 Useful tool lookup and tracking
  • 👍 Convenient for on-the-go tool information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login and registration issues
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Catalog and pricing information missing
  • 🐛 Limited functionality compared to website

Bugs and requests

BimmerCode

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Coding can deactivate important safety features
  • App crashes during coding process
  • Coding changes not always reversible

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to backup and restore settings to cloud
  • More detailed instructions and documentation
  • Support for older BMW models
  • Translate expert mode to English
  • Add more coding options for newer BMW models

Snap

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cannot log in or create account
  • App constantly crashes or shows error messages
  • Catalog and pricing information not loading properly
  • Incompatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view and order tools directly from the app
  • Integration with dealer accounts and payment options
  • Improved search and navigation
  • Consistent pricing and catalog information

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BimmerCode

One-time2
  • BimmerCode Full Version Motorcycle$19.99
  • BimmerCode Full Version$49.99
None

Snap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BimmerCode free?
BimmerCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Snap free?
Snap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BimmerCode or Snap?
BimmerCode is rated higher. BimmerCode averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Snap averages 4.6 from 697 ratings.
Do BimmerCode or Snap have ads?
Neither BimmerCode nor Snap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerCode or Snap?
BimmerCode ships an update every 2 months, and Snap every 2 months. Most recently, BimmerCode was updated on October 3, 2026 and Snap on October 3, 2026.

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