UMA Tune vs bmTuned
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UMA Tune
Monitor and adjust engine parameters for M5 ECUs. Features include real-time data monitoring, power metering, log analysis, and malf-code reading. Offers advanced tuning capabilities and map sharing.
- Real-time engine data monitoring
- Power meter (HP/torque/acceleration)
- Log data analysis
- Malf-code reading
- Engine parameter adjustment
- Tuning map sharing
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UMA Tune app support M5 ECU. Provide Monitor Pro/Monitor Lite two type to monitor real time engine data. The main function are as below: 1. Engine data monitor and record 2. Power meter function (hp/torque/acceleration) 3. Log data analysis 4. Malf-code read 5. Engine parameters adjust: Fuel Base, Fuel Adj., Fuel Acc.,Spark Angle, Idle RPM, RPM Limit, VVA Control, Dec Fuel Cut, Auto Tune, WB O2 CL, Quick Shift, Speed Gain, Coolant Fan, TPS Learn 6. Quick Burn model base 7. Tuning map sharing
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 rating: UMA Tune at 3.6 against bmTuned's 3.0. UMA Tune also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). bmTuned's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. UMA Tune sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. bmTuned asks for nothing beyond the download.
UMA Tune holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.
UMA Tune ships an update every 2 weeks, bmTuned every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UMA Tune | bmTuned |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UMA RACING SDN. BHD. | OddsMedia, LLC |
Customer experience
UMA Tune
bmTuned
In-app purchases
UMA Tune
- Auto Tune$2.99
- Basic Functionality$9.99
bmTuned
No in-app purchases
