BimmerCode vs Starlight for Automotive
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/.
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.
- Bluetooth LE control
- Animated night sky
- Star and comet customization
- Preset sky options
- Individual sky creation
- Millions of color choices
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. BimmerCode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Starlight for Automotive asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | BimmerCode | Starlight for Automotive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (21K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #83 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SG Software GmbH & Co. KG | Triboot Technologies GmbH |
Customer experience
BimmerCode
Starlight for Automotive
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
BimmerCode
- BimmerCode Full Version Motorcycle$19.99
- BimmerCode Full Version$49.99
Starlight for Automotive
No in-app purchases
Questions
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