Comparison

BimmerCode vs DINAN PCU

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

DINAN PCU

This app allows vehicle owners to tune their car's engine for increased horsepower and torque. It offers on-the-fly performance adjustments, throttle sensitivity control, and diagnostic features like reading fault codes.

Highlights
  • Increase horsepower and torque
  • Plug-and-play engine tuning
  • On-the-fly performance level changes
  • Adjust throttle sensitivity
  • Read emissions readiness
  • Read and clear fault codes
Features
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The DINAN Power Control Unit (PCU) is an inline tuning box designed to increase the horsepower and torque of the vehicle! The plug-and-play control unit piggybacks off the primary Engine Control Unit (ECU) to deliver more boost, fuel, and timing to increase output. Using your smart phone or the optional wireless controller, you can change performance levels on the fly, revert to stock, adjust throttle sensitivity levels, read emissions readiness, read and clear fault codes, and more.

Screenshots

BimmerCode4 screens
DINAN PCU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BimmerCode at 59% against DINAN PCU's 0%. BimmerCode also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (21K vs 2). DINAN PCU's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. DINAN PCU 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 2, 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 0% of DINAN PCU's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerCode ships an update every 2 months, DINAN PCU every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
BimmerCode versus DINAN PCU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerCodeDINAN PCU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#113 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGHolley Performance Products

Customer experience

BimmerCode

All ratings20,795 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews1,209 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative33.8%

DINAN PCU

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

DINAN PCU

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

DINAN PCU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BimmerCode free?
BimmerCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DINAN PCU free?
DINAN PCU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BimmerCode or DINAN PCU?
BimmerCode is rated higher. BimmerCode averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while DINAN PCU averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BimmerCode or DINAN PCU have ads?
Neither BimmerCode nor DINAN PCU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerCode or DINAN PCU?
BimmerCode ships an update every 2 months, and DINAN PCU every 3 months. Most recently, BimmerCode was updated on September 25, 2026 and DINAN PCU on September 11, 2026.

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