Emmetec vs bmTuned
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Emmetec
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Find out components and technical data to repair shock absorbers, power steering, electrical power steering (EPS) and power brake boosters. Get access to device information, repair suggestions and details on tools and diagnosis equipment. Seach for seals, piston rings, o-rings and any other spare component. View detailed item information, photos and technical drawings, and in-depth use description. Read the digital version of our paper catalogues.
bmTuned
This platform allows BMW owners to customize their vehicles' engine control units (ECUs) and automatic transmissions (TCUs). It also enables seamless conversion between AWD and RWD modes for supported xDrive models.
- ECU tuning for N54, N55, N13 engines
- Flash off-the-shelf maps
- Adjust automatic transmission settings
- Customize AWD xDrive vehicles
- Convert between AWD and RWD modes
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bmTuned is a multi-platform flash tuning solution for your BMW. Utilizing the bmTuned Tuning Platform, you are able to customize your supported vehicle in a number of ways. (ECU) N54, N55 (E & F-Series), N13 support. Flash off the shelf (OTS) maps. More options/settings coming soon. (TCU) You may adjust the automatic transmission (ZF 6HP/8HP) through the use of quick customizable settings - modifying both offline and on the website. As well as the ability to find and use pre-customized maps that may be supported for your specific software version. (AWD) bmTuned allows you to customize your AWD xDrive BMW & seamlessly convert between AWD and RWD operation with the press of a button on your phone or tablet in about 25 seconds or faster depending on the age (series) of vehicle, where supported.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Emmetec at every 3 months against bmTuned's every 7 months. bmTuned's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Emmetec ships an update every 3 months, bmTuned every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Emmetec | bmTuned |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | True False Sagl | OddsMedia, LLC |
In-app purchases
Emmetec
No in-app purchases
bmTuned
No in-app purchases
