Comparison

Xtool Anyscan vs SmartScanPro Bimmer

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

Head to head
About

Xtool Anyscan

This smart diagnostic system connects to your iPhone or iPad to provide on-demand vehicle diagnostics. It offers comprehensive coverage for a wide range of car makes and includes full system diagnosis with various special functions.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive vehicle coverage
  • Full system diagnosis
  • Special functions
  • Small and portable
  • Bluetooth wireless connection
Features
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Anyscan is a smart diagnostic system on demand working with iPhone or iPad. It combines the XTOOL Company’s vast vehicle coverage, strong diagnostic functions and many special functions. It has following features: 1. Comprehensive vehicle coverage, covers most American, Asian, European and Australian cars. 2. Full system diagnosis, with many special functions available based on users' needs. 3. Small and easily portable. 4. Bluetooth wireless connection.

About

SmartScanPro Bimmer

Access real-time vehicle data and perform full system scans to detect and diagnose fault codes. Get detailed engineering descriptions and recommended fixes instantly for your car's electronic control units.

Highlights
  • Real-time live data stream
  • Full system scan
  • Factory fault code database
  • Detailed code descriptions
  • Recommended fixes
Features
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SmartScanPro — Professional diagnostics and real-time live data stream for your vehicle.The app connects to your car via OBD2 Wi-Fi or Bluetooth adapters and grants you instant access to vital factory parameters in real time (Live Stream: RPM, Fuel Rail Pressure, Throttle Position, Turbo Boost Pressure, Engine and Oil Temperature).Utilizing the Full System Scan feature, the app checks every electronic control unit (DME, EGS, ACSM, DSC, TRSVC, FZD) to detect hidden active fault codes. Thanks to a local database of over 9,900 factory codes, you will receive detailed engineering descriptions and recommended fixes instantly on your screen. Terms of Use (EULA): https://apple.com Privacy Policy: https://apple.com

Screenshots

Xtool Anyscan4 screens
SmartScanPro Bimmer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartScanPro Bimmer at 5.0 against Xtool Anyscan's 2.9. Xtool Anyscan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (83 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. SmartScanPro Bimmer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Xtool Anyscan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartScanPro Bimmer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xtool Anyscan has 83 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xtool Anyscan ships an update every 4 weeks, SmartScanPro Bimmer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Xtool Anyscan versus SmartScanPro Bimmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXtool AnyscanSmartScanPro Bimmer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (83 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings83 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer翔宇 金Giorgi Gogia

Customer experience

Xtool Anyscan

All ratings83 ratings
Positive41.0%
Neutral9.6%
Negative49.4%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive34.7%
Neutral14.0%
Negative51.3%

SmartScanPro Bimmer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Xtool Anyscan

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SmartScanPro Bimmer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Xtool Anyscan free?
Xtool Anyscan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartScanPro Bimmer free?
SmartScanPro Bimmer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xtool Anyscan or SmartScanPro Bimmer?
SmartScanPro Bimmer is rated higher. Xtool Anyscan averages 2.9 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while SmartScanPro Bimmer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Xtool Anyscan or SmartScanPro Bimmer have ads?
Neither Xtool Anyscan nor SmartScanPro Bimmer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xtool Anyscan or SmartScanPro Bimmer?
Xtool Anyscan ships an update every 4 weeks, and SmartScanPro Bimmer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Xtool Anyscan was updated on October 7, 2026 and SmartScanPro Bimmer on September 20, 2026.

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