Comparison

BimmerCode vs Starlight for Automotive

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

Starlight for Automotive

Control your car's animated starry sky with this app. Customize star and comet animations, choose from presets, or create your own unique celestial displays. Immerse yourself and passengers in the universe.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth LE control
  • Animated night sky
  • Star and comet customization
  • Preset sky options
  • Individual sky creation
  • Millions of color choices
Features
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The STARLIGHT FOR AUTOMOTIVE app for iPhone and iPad allows you to control your starry sky from RÜHL Automotive - directly via Bluetooth LE! You have full control of the animated night sky full of stars and comets in your car and you become the master of galaxies! Select one of numerous presets for your sky or simply create your own individual night sky. Choose from millions of colors how your stars and comets should look and let yourself and your fellow passengers be carried into the endless expanses of the universe.

Screenshots

BimmerCode4 screens
Starlight for Automotive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BimmerCode at 4.7 against Starlight for Automotive's 1.0. BimmerCode also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 1) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). Starlight for Automotive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BimmerCode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Starlight for Automotive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BimmerCode holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerCode has 21K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BimmerCode versus Starlight for Automotive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerCodeStarlight for Automotive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings21K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#83 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGTriboot Technologies GmbH

Customer experience

BimmerCode

All ratings20,795 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews1,218 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative34.1%

Starlight for Automotive

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Starlight for Automotive

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
None

Starlight for Automotive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BimmerCode free?
BimmerCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starlight for Automotive free?
Starlight for Automotive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BimmerCode or Starlight for Automotive?
BimmerCode is rated higher. BimmerCode averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Starlight for Automotive averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BimmerCode or Starlight for Automotive have ads?
Neither BimmerCode nor Starlight for Automotive shows ads.

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