Comparison

BimmerCode vs CarTube ‣

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

CarTube ‣

Enhance your web browsing experience with a picture-in-picture video player for Safari. This extension allows supported videos to continue playing while you navigate other websites or switch tasks, ensuring uninterrupted viewing.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-picture video playback
  • Seamless browsing integration
  • Supports compatible HTML5 videos
  • Lightweight and distraction-free
  • On-device processing
  • No account required
Features
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CarTube PiP Player is a Safari Web Extension designed to improve how web videos play while you browse. The app provides practical video playback tools that help supported videos continue playing without interrupting your browsing flow. Built specifically for Safari, CarTube PiP Player works with compatible HTML5 video players and integrates directly into the Safari browsing environment. It focuses on smooth playback, minimal interface, and reliable performance without unnecessary features. The extension allows supported videos to remain visible while you navigate between websites or switch tasks, helping you maintain continuity during video playback. Key features: • Advanced video playback tools for supported web videos • Floating video playback during browsing • Native Safari Web Extension integration • Clean, lightweight, and distraction free interface • No account, login, or sign up required • Fully on device operation All video playback is processed locally on your device. The app does not host, stream, download, store, or provide any media content. It only works with video content made available by websites you visit. CarTube PiP Player includes optional tools that expand playback functionality through in app purchases. In app purchases: • Optional subscriptions to unlock additional playback features Privacy: • No personal data is collected • No tracking or analytics • No server side processing Terms of use: https://telegra.ph/terms-of-use-12-13-3 Privacy policy: https://telegra.ph/privacy-policy-12-13-104 Support: support@pipexapp.com

Screenshots

BimmerCode4 screens
CarTube ‣1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BimmerCode at 59% against CarTube ‣'s 3%. BimmerCode also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (21K vs 374). CarTube ‣'s advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). 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 CarTube ‣ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerCode has 21K ratings behind it against 374, 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 3% of CarTube ‣'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerCode ships an update every 2 months, CarTube ‣ daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
BimmerCode versus CarTube ‣: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerCodeCarTube ‣
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21K ratings) — better3.7 (374 ratings)
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews — better2.7% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better374
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#100 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGONLINE SAB SUPPORT AND MEDIA JOINT STOCK COMPANY

Customer experience

BimmerCode

All ratings20,795 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews1,218 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative34.1%

CarTube ‣

All ratings374 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative30.2%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive2.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative97.3%

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

CarTube ‣

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

CarTube ‣

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly access$4.997 Days
  • Monthly access$8.991 Month
  • Yearly access$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$17.99

Questions

Is BimmerCode free?
BimmerCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CarTube ‣ free?
CarTube ‣ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BimmerCode or CarTube ‣?
BimmerCode is rated higher. BimmerCode averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while CarTube ‣ averages 3.7 from 374 ratings.
Do BimmerCode or CarTube ‣ have ads?
Neither BimmerCode nor CarTube ‣ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerCode or CarTube ‣?
BimmerCode ships an update every 2 months, and CarTube ‣ daily. Most recently, BimmerCode was updated on October 14, 2026 and CarTube ‣ on October 11, 2026.

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