iXTool vs bmTuned
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iXTool
Connect appliances to your smartphone for easier installation and servicing. This tool supports various communication protocols, aiding technicians in their work.
- WiFi appliance connection
- Smartphone integration
- Commissioning support
- Servicing assistance
- OT, microcom, and Modbus support
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An appliance tool consisting of a WiFi bridge, enabling the connection between an appliance and a smartphone; the APP is supporting the Installers/Service Engineers in the commissioning and servicing of the appliance; the tool supports OT, microcom and modbus.
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 device support: bmTuned at 4 against iXTool's 2. iXTool's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iXTool | bmTuned |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Resideo Technologies, Inc. | OddsMedia, LLC |
Customer experience
iXTool
bmTuned
In-app purchases
iXTool
No in-app purchases
bmTuned
No in-app purchases
