BimmerCode vs care4car
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Code BMW, MINI, Toyota Supra
- Discover hidden features
- Individual vehicle configuration
- Personalize driving experience
- Supports a wide range of models
- Requires OBD adapter
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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/.
care4car
Manage your BMW or MINI's warranty and service history easily. Scan a QR code to register your contract and access all dealer and warranty information in one place. Keep track of repairs and maintenance digitally.
- Warranty registration via QR code
- Dealer and dealership information
- Digital repair and maintenance logs
- Centralized warranty details
- Service history tracking
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SICHER UNTERWEGS. Die Real Garant Garantie App care4car für Ihren BMW und MINI. Alles auf einen Klick. Einfach den QR-Code scannen, App herunterladen und Garantievertrag registrieren. Hier finden Sie alle Informationen zur Ihrem Händler bzw. Ihrer Niederlassung und Ihrer Garantie immer auf einen Blick. Einfach und bequem Ihre Reparaturen und Wartungen digital pflegen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BimmerCode at 59% against care4car's 0%. BimmerCode also leads on chart position (#101 vs unranked). care4car's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BimmerCode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. care4car asks for nothing beyond the download.
BimmerCode ships an update every 2 months, care4car every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BimmerCode | care4car |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (21K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #101 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SG Software GmbH & Co. KG | Real Garant GmbH Garantiesysteme |
Customer experience
BimmerCode
care4car
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
care4car
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BimmerCode
- BimmerCode Full Version Motorcycle$19.99
- BimmerCode Full Version$49.99
care4car
No in-app purchases
