Comparison

BimmerCode vs DIY Garage

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

DIY Garage

Manage your vehicle's maintenance and repairs with this comprehensive app. Track service history, set reminders, and get AI-powered diagnostic help. Organize all your car's information in one place.

Highlights
  • Track multiple vehicles
  • Log maintenance and repairs
  • Store vehicle specifications
  • Set service reminders
  • AI-powered diagnostics (CRANK)
  • In-app support forum (INFOCHAT)
Features
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DIY Garage — Your Personal Vehicle Maintenance Companion Take control of your vehicle maintenance with DIY Garage, the all-in-one app built for DIY car owners who want to track, manage, and understand their vehicles with confidence. No Ads. Clean. Focused. Built for DIY Car Enthusiasts. DIY Garage is designed to give you clarity, control, and confidence—without distractions. Just the tools you need to take care of your vehicle the right way. Meet CRANK — Your AI Mechanic Built directly into the app, CRANK helps you diagnose issues, understand trouble codes, and guide your repairs with clear, practical insights. Whether you're troubleshooting a problem or planning your next service, CRANK is there every step of the way. Track Everything About Your Vehicle Manage multiple vehicles in one place Log maintenance and repairs with mileage and dates Store key specs like oil type, filters, tire sizes, and more Keep a complete service history Stay Ahead of Maintenance Set reminders for upcoming services Track mileage-based intervals Never miss important maintenance again Smarter Conversations Chat with CRANK for help with diagnostics and repairs Navigate conversations easily with smooth, intuitive controls Start Simple. Unlock More. Get started with essential tracking features, and expand your garage as your needs grow. Take Control Take the guesswork out of car maintenance and keep your garage organized with DIY Garage. DIY Garage v1.1.117 introduces INFOCHAT, a new in-app support forum that allows users to communicate directly with the DIY Garage support team. Users can: * Create support conversations * Exchange messages with support * Upload photos * Receive support notifications * View support conversation history Additional updates include OCR workflow improvements, vehicle notes enhancements, pre-inspection checklist improvements, and overall stability updates. The application is intended for vehicle owners to track maintenance, repairs, inspections, parts, service history, and vehicle documentation. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://www.johnnyshendino.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

BimmerCode4 screens
DIY Garage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DIY Garage at 100% against BimmerCode's 59%. DIY Garage also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BimmerCode's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 2) and chart position (#94 vs unranked). 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 DIY Garage sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DIY Garage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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 100% of DIY Garage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerCode ships an update every 2 months, DIY Garage every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
BimmerCode versus DIY Garage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerCodeDIY Garage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#94 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGJohn Alfano

Customer experience

BimmerCode

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

DIY Garage

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
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

DIY Garage

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
2 purchases

DIY Garage

Subscriptions2
  • DIY Garage Premium – Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • DIY Garage Premium – Annually$19.991 Year

Questions

Is BimmerCode free?
BimmerCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DIY Garage free?
DIY Garage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BimmerCode or DIY Garage?
DIY Garage is rated higher. BimmerCode averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while DIY Garage averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BimmerCode or DIY Garage have ads?
Neither BimmerCode nor DIY Garage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerCode or DIY Garage?
BimmerCode ships an update every 2 months, and DIY Garage every 8 days. Most recently, BimmerCode was updated on September 25, 2026 and DIY Garage on September 10, 2026.

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