# BimmerCode vs DashNote

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BimmerCode | DashNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimmercode/id1130787459/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashnote-quick-notes/id6780155063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SG Software GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/441701490) | [Jiri Kluciar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896177262) |

## What reviewers say

### BimmerCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimmercode/id1130787459)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BimmerCode Full Version Motorcycle | $19.99 | one-time |
| BimmerCode Full Version | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent customization options
- 💡 Useful for coding BMW features
- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid version to unlock full functionality
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some BMW models
- 🐛 Occasional connection problems
- 🐛 Coding can cause unintended issues
- 🐛 Expert mode is in German, not English

**Reported bugs**

- Coding can deactivate important safety features
- App crashes during coding process
- Coding changes not always reversible

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashnote-quick-notes/id6780155063)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*