Comparison

BimmerCode vs KeyHelper

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

KeyHelper

This productivity app helps you save notes linked to specific locations, making it easy to revisit them later. It also functions as a private notepad to help you remember tasks and important information.

Highlights
  • Location-based note saving
  • Private note storage
  • Task reminders
  • Navigation to saved locations
  • Future feature development
Features
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Productivity Booster app that can help you track your note on some location so that it help you navigate to the place again. It also help you keep your own private note so that you wouldn't forgot what to do. More features to come soon.

Screenshots

BimmerCode4 screens
KeyHelper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeyHelper at none against BimmerCode's 2. KeyHelper also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BimmerCode's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22K vs 1). On price and device support 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. KeyHelper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KeyHelper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerCode has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerCode ships an update every 2 months, KeyHelper every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
BimmerCode versus KeyHelper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerCodeKeyHelper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#93 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB185 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGKah Fai Chong

Customer experience

BimmerCode

All ratings20,795 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews1,225 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative34.3%

KeyHelper

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

KeyHelper

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

KeyHelper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BimmerCode free?
BimmerCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeyHelper free?
KeyHelper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BimmerCode or KeyHelper?
KeyHelper is rated higher. BimmerCode averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while KeyHelper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BimmerCode or KeyHelper have ads?
KeyHelper shows ads; BimmerCode does not.
Which is updated more often, BimmerCode or KeyHelper?
BimmerCode ships an update every 2 months, and KeyHelper every 4 days. Most recently, BimmerCode was updated on November 12, 2026 and KeyHelper on November 3, 2026.

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