BimmerCode vs DINAN PCU
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/.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. BimmerCode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DINAN PCU 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 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.
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.
| Parameter | BimmerCode | DINAN PCU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (21K ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #113 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SG Software GmbH & Co. KG | Holley Performance Products |
Customer experience
BimmerCode
DINAN PCU
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
BimmerCode
- BimmerCode Full Version Motorcycle$19.99
- BimmerCode Full Version$49.99
DINAN PCU
No in-app purchases









