Comparison

Diag vs xDelete

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

Head to head
About

Diag

This diagnostic software package is designed for BMW vehicles. It requires the MaxiAP200 main program to function. Access detailed vehicle diagnostics and information.

Highlights
  • BMW vehicle diagnostics
  • Requires MaxiAP200
  • Diagnostic software package
  • Vehicle information access
Features
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Diagnostic software package for BMW vehicles, which requires to work with the main program MaxiAP200 together.

About

xDelete

This app allows you to switch between AWD, AWD Sport, and RWD modes in your BMW xDrive vehicle. You can also customize power distribution. It's a safe and reversible process that doesn't trigger fault codes or require hardware installation.

Highlights
  • Switch between AWD, AWD Sport, and RWD
  • Customize power distribution
  • Supports most BMWs (2004-2021)
  • No hardware installation required
  • 100% safe and reversible
  • Not detectable by dealers
Features
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xDelete will enable you to switch between AWD, AWD Sport and RWD in your xDrive equipped car! Or go custom and change the power distribution with an easy slider! With xDelete Live, you can now switch your xDrive mode instantly while driving! Flash once and then switch between 4WD, 2WD and 4WD Sport on the fly — directly from your smartphone or with a simple in-car gesture. You can even choose individual presets for every DSC mode (ON, OFF and Traction) and view real-time data and your current AWD mode directly in xDelete. xDelete Live is currently available for BMW E and F-Series, with support for G-Series in development. xDelete supports most BMW from MY 2004 up to MY 2021! (E, F and G-Series BMW) Please go to https://www.xautomotive.com/pages/supported-cars for details! Facts: * Smartphone/Tablet App to configure your xDrive-System * Switch between 4WD, 2WD and 4WD Sport * xDelete Live: Switch modes instantly while driving * Individual xDrive presets for every DSC mode * 100% safe for your car * Not detectable by the dealer * No additional hardware to install * No fault codes triggered * Steering Assist, ABS & DSC stay fully functional * You can leave your car in RWD mode forever, or change between AWD and RWD whenever you like * You can manage unlimited vehicles on one device (Licenses are per vehicle) More Information on our website: https://www.xautomotive.com/products/xdelete

Screenshots

Diag4 screens
xDelete4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xDelete at 73% against Diag's 9%. xDelete also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Diag's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xDelete holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xDelete has 499 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Diag's written reviews are positive against 73% of xDelete's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diag ships an update every 2 months, xDelete every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Diag versus xDelete: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiagxDelete
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (23 ratings)4.7 (499 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23499 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size582 MB265 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.xAutomotive GmbH

Customer experience

Diag

All ratings23 ratings
Positive34.8%
Neutral21.7%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative72.7%

xDelete

All ratings498 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative22.7%

Bugs and requests

Diag

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

xDelete

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • App becomes completely unresponsive until reinstalled
  • Cannot switch back to xdrive after flashing to rwd

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add 2WD only setting
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

Diag

No in-app purchases

None

xDelete

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Diag free?
Diag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is xDelete free?
xDelete is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Diag or xDelete?
xDelete is rated higher. Diag averages 2.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while xDelete averages 4.7 from 499 ratings.
Do Diag or xDelete have ads?
Neither Diag nor xDelete shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Diag or xDelete?
Diag ships an update every 2 months, and xDelete every 10 days. Most recently, Diag was updated on October 24, 2026 and xDelete on October 24, 2026.

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