Comparison

Spool Ethanol Analyzer vs BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spool Ethanol Analyzer

This application connects to a wireless sensor kit to measure in-tank ethanol content and fuel temperature. It also features a mixing ratio calculator that can be used independently of the sensor hardware.

Highlights
  • Connects to Spool Wireless Ethanol Sensor Kit
  • Measures in-tank ethanol content
  • Measures fuel temperature
  • Includes mixing ratio calculator
  • Uses Low energy Bluetooth protocols
  • Fast and reliable data
Features
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Spool Ethanol Analyzer is designed to connect to the Spool Wireless Ethanol Sensor Kit and/or the Spool Handheld ethanol analyzer to help determine the in-tank/pump ethanol content and fuel temperature. It incorporates the latest Low energy Bluetooth protocols and provides fast and reliable ethanol content information right on your smartphone. The App also includes a mixing ratio calculator and it can be used even if you don't have access to the Spool Wireless Ethanol Sensor Kit. The Spool Wireless Ethanol Sensor Kit can be purchased at www.spoolperformance.us

About

BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR

Control your BMW, MINI, or Rolls-Royce vehicle's lights in real-time. Connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to trigger indicators, headlights, fog lights, and more directly from your iPhone or iPad. Ideal for car enthusiasts, filming, and car meets.

Highlights
  • Real-time light control
  • Bluetooth (BLE) and ENET (Wi-Fi) connectivity
  • Control indicators, headlights, fog lights
  • Supports F and G-series BMWs
  • No coding required
  • Instant live response
Features
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BimmerLight is a real-time headlight control app for BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Available on iPhone, iPad. Connect via Bluetooth (BLE) or ENET (Wi-Fi) and trigger built-in light functions — like indicators, headlights, fog lights, and more — directly from your device. - Supports F and G-series BMWs - Instant, live response from the car — no coding required - Perfect for filming, car meets, or just playing with your BMW’s lights — in real time. Privacy Policy: https://bimmerlight.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://bimmerlight.com/terms

Screenshots

Spool Ethanol Analyzer2 screens
BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spool Ethanol Analyzer at 4.1 against BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR's 3.6. Spool Ethanol Analyzer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (40% vs 14%). BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (66 vs 14). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Spool Ethanol Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spool Ethanol Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 66 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Spool Ethanol Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 14% of BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spool Ethanol Analyzer ships an update every 13 months, BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Spool Ethanol Analyzer versus BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpool Ethanol AnalyzerBimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (14 ratings) — better3.6 (66 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1466 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAjay RajeevMeTalent

Customer experience

Spool Ethanol Analyzer

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR

All ratings58 ratings
Positive58.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative34.5%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative65.7%

In-app purchases

None

Spool Ethanol Analyzer

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Half-Year Access$29.996 Months
  • Yearly Access$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access (Member Offer)$49.99
  • Lifetime Access$99.99

Questions

Is Spool Ethanol Analyzer free?
Spool Ethanol Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR free?
BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spool Ethanol Analyzer or BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR?
Spool Ethanol Analyzer is rated higher. Spool Ethanol Analyzer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR averages 3.6 from 66 ratings.
Do Spool Ethanol Analyzer or BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR have ads?
Neither Spool Ethanol Analyzer nor BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spool Ethanol Analyzer or BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR?
Spool Ethanol Analyzer ships an update every 13 months, and BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR fortnightly. Most recently, Spool Ethanol Analyzer was updated on October 21, 2026 and BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR on October 30, 2026.

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