Comparison

BimmerCode vs DashNote

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

DashNote

Instantly capture thoughts, tasks, code snippets, and voice memos with a distraction-free interface. Organize notes with categories, tags, and templates, and find them quickly with powerful search. Syncs across your devices via iCloud and prioritizes user privacy with on-device processing and encryption.

Highlights
  • Instant note capture
  • Multiple note types (text, to-do, code, photo, voice, markdown, encrypted)
  • Syntax highlighting for code
  • OCR for photo notes
  • Speech-to-text for voice notes
  • Color categories and #tags
  • Calendar integration and reminders
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Capture a thought before it slips away. Open DashNote and start typing instantly — no accounts, no loading, no distractions. Everything you jot down stays in your pocket and syncs to your iPad and Mac. No subscription, no tracking. Works offline and syncs through your own iCloud. FAST FROM THE FIRST SECOND • Tap + and write - long-press to pick a type • Shake your phone to snap a Photo note • Pull down to search everything • Slash commands: /date, /time, /todo, /code, /hr • Undo from the ⋯ menu 7 NOTE TYPES • Text - automatic title from the first words • To-dos (TODO) - checklist with check-off and X/Y progress • Code - syntax highlighting, JSON formatting, link & IP detection • Photo - snap or import an image and pull text from it (OCR) • Voice - recording with speech-to-text • Markdown - full editor with live preview • Encrypted - AES-GCM, protected by your password ORGANIZE & FIND • Color categories incl. custom ones and unlimited #tags • 5 templates: meeting, shopping, expense, daily log, bug report • Full-text search, sorting, bulk actions, pinning CALENDAR & REMINDERS • Notes and to-dos on a calendar, recurrence (daily/weekly/monthly) • Local notifications, even auto-detected from a note's text SHARE & EXPORT • Share any note as plain text to Mail, Messages, or any app • Export to JSON/CSV, copy, QR code • Link & IP detection, statistics PRIVACY FIRST • No server, no analytics, no ads • Encrypted notes never leave the device readable • Voice is recognized on-device when possible iCLOUD SYNC • Start on iPhone, continue on iPad or Mac • Sync status shown right in the app DashNote is also available for Mac.

Screenshots

BimmerCode4 screens
DashNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BimmerCode at Free against DashNote's $1.99. BimmerCode also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 1) and chart position (#129 vs unranked). DashNote's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support 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

BimmerCode is free to download; DashNote costs $1.99 up front. BimmerCode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DashNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DashNote 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 1, 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 DashNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerCode ships an update every 2 months, DashNote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
BimmerCode versus DashNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerCodeDashNote
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (21K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#129 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSG Software GmbH & Co. KGJiri Kluciar

Customer experience

BimmerCode

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

DashNote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

DashNote

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
None

DashNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BimmerCode free?
BimmerCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DashNote free?
DashNote costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BimmerCode or DashNote?
DashNote is rated higher. BimmerCode averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while DashNote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BimmerCode or DashNote have ads?
Neither BimmerCode nor DashNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerCode or DashNote?
BimmerCode ships an update every 2 months, and DashNote every 3 weeks. Most recently, BimmerCode was updated on October 21, 2026 and DashNote on October 13, 2026.

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