BimmerCode vs Narro
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/.
Narro
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Narro is a calm, private voice journal for capturing thoughts, ideas, tasks and reflections before they disappear. Speak your note, review the transcript, refine the final text and save what matters. Narro is designed for people who think out loud, work through ideas by speaking, or want a simple way to turn quick voice moments into organized journal entries. With Narro, you can: • Capture voice notes, ideas and tasks • Review the raw transcript before saving • Refine speech into a cleaner note • Add manual entries when typing is faster • Organize entries by category, language and status • Create and manage tasks from your thoughts • Review your journal with built-in analytics • Export notes as text, Markdown, PDF or AI-ready prompt packages • Optionally keep selected audio recordings for later playback or retranscription • Protect the app with Face ID, Touch ID or device passcode Narro supports a calm workflow from capture to review. You can record, check what was captured, choose what to keep, and return to your day without turning your journal into a noisy productivity system. Privacy is central to Narro’s design. The app does not require an account, does not use advertising, and does not include analytics or tracking. Notes, tasks and saved audio are managed on your device. Support reports are user-initiated and do not include your private journal content automatically. Narro is built for private thinking, daily notes, project ideas, personal reflections, follow-ups and the small thoughts that are easy to lose.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Narro at none against BimmerCode's 2. BimmerCode's advantage is chart position (#132 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Narro asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BimmerCode | Narro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (22K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #132 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SG Software GmbH & Co. KG | Vladimir Papazov |
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
Narro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BimmerCode
- BimmerCode Full Version Motorcycle$19.99
- BimmerCode Full Version$49.99
Narro
No in-app purchases









