APE X85 vs xDelete
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
APE X85
This application enables users to monitor and configure a Flex Fuel Conversion module for gasoline engines, allowing them to run E85 fuel. It offers advanced tuning for ethanol delivery and includes a data logger. The app is also compatible with the APE Multi-gauge module.
- Flex Fuel conversion module monitoring
- E85 fuel compatibility
- Advanced ethanol delivery tuning
- RPM range configuration
- Built-in data logger
- APE Multi-gauge module support
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The APE X85 Flex Fuel Conversion module can be used to make a standard gasoline engine vehicle operate as a Flex Fuel vehicle that can run E85, gasoline of a mixture of the two. This application allows you to monitor and configure your APE X85 Flex Fuel Conversion module. It also allows you to use the advanced tuning features that let the user tune the ethanol delivery across different RPM ranges and has a built in data logger. This app can also be used with the APE Multi-gauge module.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: APE X85 at free against xDelete's paid. APE X85 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). xDelete's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 8 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
xDelete holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xDelete has 499 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of APE X85's written reviews are positive against 73% of xDelete's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
APE X85 ships an update every 8 months, xDelete every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | APE X85 | xDelete |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) | 4.7 (499 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 72.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 499 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 265 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AlternativePerformanceEng | xAutomotive GmbH |
Customer experience
APE X85
xDelete
Bugs and requests
APE X85
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
APE X85
No in-app purchases
xDelete
No in-app purchases
