Comparison

BimmerCode vs Cerebrum Tire Sensor

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

Cerebrum Tire Sensor

Gain innovative insights into your tires with real-time advanced analytics for pressure, temperature, tread depth, and alignment. Monitor vehicle performance, efficiency, and emissions. Offers modes for maintenance, professional track use, and accurate pressure gauging.

Highlights
  • Real-time pressure monitoring
  • Temperature and tread depth tracking
  • Alignment and wear monitoring
  • Efficiency and emissions insights
  • Tire maintenance logging
  • Professional session analytics
  • Accurate pressure gauge mode
Features
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Cerebrum is the world’s first intelligent tire solution that enables individual users and the largest commercial fleets to gain innovative insights into their tires. By mounting directly to the tire with our patented technology, Cerebrum Sensors provide real-time advanced tire analytics, ensuring safety and peak vehicle performance. Fleet customers also have access to our cloud-based Fleet Management application enabling real-time vehicle monitoring from anywhere. Together, Cerebrum Sensors and our advanced software products work together helping you ensure your tires are ready for the road. Key App Features - Pressure Monitoring: Ensure proper tire pressure and monitor for leaks - Temperature Monitoring: Prevent excessive overheating reducing risk of blowouts - Tread Depth Monitoring: Ensure tire tread is in a safe operating range - Alignment Monitoring: Monitor wheel and tire conditions to avoid premature wear - Efficiency & Emissions Monitoring: Quantify the impact of operating a vehicle with improperly installed tires - Many more to come… App Modes - Tire Maintenance Mode: Easily log and track your maintenance activities within the App. Fleet customers will also see changes made in the Fleet Management application. - Professional Mode: Get the most out of your tires on the road or track! Advanced Mode records and reports advanced 'Session' analytics including a GPS map-view, minimum and maximum tire conditions, session playback and even recommends pressure adjustments to improve tire performance. This information can then be exported for further analysis and shared with friends through social media. - Pressure Gauge Mode: No need to rely on unreliable gas station gauges. Use this screen when filling your tires to help ensure accurate tire pressure. Account Types - Product Owner: Unlocks the full capability of the Cerebrum App - Technician: Support the setup and management of customer vehicles for tire shops and technicians. Joining the network by signing up as a Technician can also help to refer customers to your shop to get Cerebrum installed on a new set of replacement tires. - (Fleet Customers Only) Fleet Manager: Unlocks the full capability of the Cerebrum App and Web Application. - (Fleet Customers Only) Fleet Technician: Limited App and Web access - (Fleet Customers Only) Fleet Driver: Limited App access

Screenshots

BimmerCode4 screens
Cerebrum Tire Sensor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BimmerCode at 22K against Cerebrum Tire Sensor's 99. BimmerCode also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BimmerCode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cerebrum Tire Sensor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BimmerCode holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerCode has 22K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of BimmerCode's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cerebrum Tire Sensor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
BimmerCode versus Cerebrum Tire Sensor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerCodeCerebrum Tire Sensor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings) — better4.5 (99 ratings)
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22K — better99
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGTire Stickers LLC

Customer experience

BimmerCode

All ratings20,795 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews1,221 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative34.2%

Cerebrum Tire Sensor

All ratings95 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

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

Cerebrum Tire Sensor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BimmerCode

One-time2
  • BimmerCode Full Version Motorcycle$19.99
  • BimmerCode Full Version$49.99
2 purchases

Cerebrum Tire Sensor

One-time2
  • Scan Mode$29.99
  • Cerebrum Professional$34.99

Questions

Is BimmerCode free?
BimmerCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cerebrum Tire Sensor free?
Cerebrum Tire Sensor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BimmerCode or Cerebrum Tire Sensor?
BimmerCode is rated higher. BimmerCode averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Cerebrum Tire Sensor averages 4.5 from 99 ratings.
Do BimmerCode or Cerebrum Tire Sensor have ads?
Neither BimmerCode nor Cerebrum Tire Sensor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerCode or Cerebrum Tire Sensor?
BimmerCode ships an update every 2 months, and Cerebrum Tire Sensor every 2 months. Most recently, BimmerCode was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cerebrum Tire Sensor on October 24, 2026.

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