Comparison

BimmerCode vs Up Cycle

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

BimmerCode4 screens
Up Cycle3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BimmerCode versus Up Cycle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerCodeUp Cycle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings) — better2.3 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#110 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGMazlum Dinlemez

Customer experience

BimmerCode

All ratings20,795 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews1,223 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative34.2%

Up Cycle

All ratings13 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

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

Up Cycle

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
4 purchases

Up Cycle

One-time4
  • Little Boost$4.99
  • Junior Boost$9.99
  • Mega Boost$14.99
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  • Master Boost$19.99

Questions

Is BimmerCode free?
BimmerCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Up Cycle free?
Up Cycle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BimmerCode or Up Cycle?
BimmerCode is rated higher. BimmerCode averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Up Cycle averages 2.3 from 16 ratings.
Do BimmerCode or Up Cycle have ads?
Neither BimmerCode nor Up Cycle shows ads.

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