bootmod3 vs MG Flasher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
bootmod3
This platform enables users to unlock the full performance potential of their BMW, Mini, and Toyota Supra vehicles by flashing the factory ECU and TCU. It offers features like map switching, flex fuel tuning, and anti-lag, allowing for significant horsepower gains and custom performance adjustments.
- ECU and TCU flashing
- Map switching via steering wheel
- Flex Fuel tuning
- Anti-Lag functionality
- Live monitoring and datalogging
- Customizable map editor
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bootmod3 is the First and Most Widely Adopted flash tuning platform for the BMW F and G series vehicles and the new A90/A91 Toyota Supra. Map Switching using steering wheel, Flex Fuel Tuning, Anti-Lag, Ethanol Content Checking on the RPM gauge in the dash, and more.. *** All New Map Editor! Connect an ENET cable to your iOS device or use the bootmod3 WiFi Adapter for any programming, dashboard, datalogging and diagnostics. bootmod3 allows end users to unleash the full performance potential of their BMW while doing so as the factory intended by programming the factory engine control unit (ECU/DME) and transmission (TCU, where applicable) over the OBD diagnostic port. Program your car and gain 70-120hp in just 3minutes with an off the shelf tune. Switch among pump gas and race gas maps in just seconds. CustomROM Features available for most vehicles supported: - Map switching using steering wheel cruise control buttons, switching entire calibration tables right inside the factory DME - Flex fuel functionality integrating a Flex Fuel Sensor - Antilag functionality to build boost off the line or while rolling - Live adjust screens for adjusting exhaust burble on the fly without re-flashing using a simple slider control in the app - In-Dash Ethanol content check on the RPM gauge using cruise buttons on the steering wheel (e.g. 1500rpm = 15% ethanol, 6000rpm = 60% ethanol) /// OTS maps Load pre-made performance tunes for your vehicle /// CUSTOM TUNING Customize the performance tuning on your DME / ECU using our custom tuning interface. Tailor performance, sound, fuel economy to your specific needs. Flash the transmission with GTS software on supported models. /// Live Monitoring Monitor your engine behaviour using a configurable gauges layout to keep on eye on any of the hundreds of engine monitors internal to the ECU including BMW specific logging channels and RAM variables. Monitor torque limits, boost, ignition timing, variable valve timing, fuel targets, fuel trims, across all cylinders, etc. /// Cloud Enabled Cloud services allow for datalogs and maps to be stored in one central location and access from any location /// FEATURES For feature descriptions please refer to our website for each particular vehicle you're interested in tuning using the bootmod3 platform. Supported vehicles: Bosch MEVD17.2 DME Vehicles: F8x M3, M4 F2x F3x 135i, 235i, 335i, 435i F1x 535i, 640i, M5, M6, 550i, 650i, X5, X6 F87 M2, M2 Competition F4x X4, X4M F8x X5M, X6M Bosch MG1 DME Vehicles: F2x 2015 - 2019 M140i F2x 2016 - 2019 M240i F3x 2015 - 2018 340i F3x 2016 - 2019 440i G3x 2017+ 540i GT G32 2017+ 640i G1x F0x 2015+ 740i G01 2017+ X3 M40i G02 2018+ X4 M40i G8x M3/M4 G9x X3M/X4M 2020+ A90/A91 Toyota Supra * This racing product is for competition closed course use only. ** Use of this software may void portions of your vehicle’s factory warranty. Some items may not be legal for “on highway use”. bootmod3 makes no guarantees to the legality of any parts used for “on highway vehicles” and accepts no responsibility for compliance with the vehicle’s factory warranty.
MG Flasher
This app allows for advanced ECU tuning and feature unlocking for specific BMW and Supra engines via OBD and Wi-Fi. It offers on-the-fly map switching, custom options, flex fuel integration, and diagnostic capabilities for enhanced vehicle performance. Designed for off-road use only.
- Custom performance modifications
- Switchable maps on-the-fly
- Dynamic exhaust burble control
- Flex fuel integration
- Torque limiter adjustment
- Speed limit removal
- Diagnostic DTC reading/clearing
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MG Flasher is a mobile tuning App designed for BMW/Supra vehicles equipped with B48, B58, S58, N63, S63, and N74 engines. Flashing is done by OBD using ENET Wi-Fi. Flashing time on ENET is only 15 - 20 seconds! Disclaimer: For off-road use only. *Initial flash/ECU unlock with ENET Wifi will take approximately 4 - 6 minutes. Flashing your BMW with MG Flasher unlocks many features: • Custom Options - pick and choose performance mods, exhaust, cooling, torque options, as well as custom code options + more. • Switchable Maps On-The-Fly - WORLD'S FIRST SOLUTION FOR BMW B58/B48 - through a simple combination of cruise control buttons you can quickly select between mapping, without the need to reflash the vehicle! Currently available for gen 1 and 2 B48,B58 and S58. • Dynamic Exhaust Burble On-The-Fly - via a simple combination of cruise control buttons you can change the intensity of the burbles whenever you like! Currently available for gen 1 and 2 B48,B58 and S58. • Flex Fuel - Automatically adjusts engine calibration to any ethanol blend, with smart blending logic for smooth power delivery and full integration with sensor or manual override control. Live ethanol display, cruise-control adjustability, and instant cluster feedback. • Max Cooling On-The-Fly - With a simple cruise control button combination sequence, you can enable the option without reflashing the car! Currently available for gen 1 and 2 B48,B58 and S58. • Torque Limit Adjustability - TCU 8HP Limiter Lifted for all platforms! Software calibration without the need for any transmission tuning or skewing the torque/load calculation model maps. This allows for accurate calculations, smooth shifting and no software trickery. • Speed Limit Removal, Startup Roar, Torque by Gear Limiter available on select software • Sport Gauges (HP and TQ) adjustable by user! • OTS maps prepared by MG Flasher tuners • Custom maps flashing – flash custom maps prepared by us or other tuners/users • Logger - log real time data and plot it into graphs for troubleshooting and optimizing • Cloud Log Viewer - Professional log viewing on logs.mgflasher.com • Diagnostic - Read and clear BMW specific DTC's • Reset various adaptations, restore coding • CVN number (Checksum Verification Number) along with flashing counter stays untouched. This means our software will be virtually invisible to dealer level diagnostic tools Supported vehicles: BMW M140i/120i/125i/M135i F20/F21/F40 BMW M240i/220i/225i/230i/228i/M235i - F22/F23/F44 BMW M340i/318i/320i/330i/330e - F30/F31/F34/G20/G21/G28 BMW M3 - G80 BMW M440i/420i/430i - F32/F33/F36/G22 BMW M4 - G82 BMW 540i/520i/530i/530e - G30/G31/G38 BMW M550i G30 BMW M5 LCI - F90 BMW 640i/630i - G32 BMW 740i/740Li/730i/730Li/740e/740Le - G11/G12 BMW 840i, M850i - G14/G15/G16 BMW M8 - F91, F92, F93 BMW X1 20i/25i/28i -F48 BMW X2 20i/25i/28i/M35i - F39 BMW X3 M40i/20i/30i - G01 BMW X4 M40i/20i/30i - G02 BMW X3M/X4M - F97/F98 BMW X5 40i,50i - G05 BMW X6 40i - G06 BMW X5M/X6M - F95/F96
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: MG Flasher at free against bootmod3's paid. bootmod3's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 89). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
bootmod3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: bootmod3 has 1.7K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of bootmod3's written reviews are positive against 71% of MG Flasher's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
bootmod3 ships an update every 4 days, MG Flasher every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | bootmod3 | MG Flasher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better | 4.5 (89 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 89 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 362 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PRO TUNING FREAKS INC. | JR Auto Performance Inc. |
Customer experience
bootmod3
MG Flasher
Bugs and requests
bootmod3
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes after updates
- Inability to connect to car after iOS updates
- Trouble with flashing and tune loading
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more BMW models
- Improve app UI/UX for better usability
- Expand customization options (e.g. cold start, map selection)
- Enhance data logging and diagnostics
MG Flasher
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
bootmod3
No in-app purchases
MG Flasher
No in-app purchases









