BimmerCode vs Up Cycle
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/.
Up Cycle
Transform old clothes and items into new, practical, and stylish objects. Find inspiration for home decor, clothing recycling, DIY gifts, and more. Plan and track your creative renovation process efficiently.
- Transform old clothes and items
- Home decoration inspiration
- Clothing recycling
- DIY gift packaging
- Children's toy DIY
- Gardening and greening projects
- Track renovation progress
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Up Cycle is a creative app designed specifically for environmentalists and handicraft enthusiasts, helping you easily transform old clothes and idle items into practical and stylish new objects. Whether it's home decoration, clothing recycling, decorative arts, gift packaging, or children's toy DIY, gardening and greening, you can find inspiration and record your renovation process. By uploading steps, images, and organizing necessary tools and materials, you can clearly plan each step and track the progress of the renovation, making your creative journey more efficient and fulfilling. Reduce waste with 'old item renovation', give new life to old items, showcase your unique style, and start a sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle! Environmentally friendly living - reducing waste and restoring value to old things. Inspire creativity - Massive inspiration, easy to pick up, create unique works. Project management - Clear planning, viewing and sharing your transformation results at any time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BimmerCode at 4.7 against Up Cycle's 2.3. BimmerCode also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 20%) and ratings volume (22K vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Up Cycle sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BimmerCode holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerCode has 22K ratings behind it against 16, 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 20% of Up Cycle's.
| Parameter | BimmerCode | Up Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (22K ratings) — better | 2.3 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #110 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SG Software GmbH & Co. KG | Mazlum Dinlemez |
Customer experience
BimmerCode
Up Cycle
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
Up Cycle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BimmerCode
- BimmerCode Full Version Motorcycle$19.99
- BimmerCode Full Version$49.99
Up Cycle
- Little Boost$4.99
- Junior Boost$9.99
- Mega Boost$14.99
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- Master Boost$19.99
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