RaceChip+ vs xDelete
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RaceChip+
Control chip tuning and throttle tuning for your car with this app. Fine-tune settings to match your car's specifics and driving style, with easy access to Eco, Sport, and Race modes. Experience enhanced performance with RaceChip tuning chips.
- Chip tuning control
- Throttle tuning control
- Customizable driving modes (Eco, Sport, Race)
- Real-time software updates
- Product support
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Control chip tuning and throttle tuning with one app and fine tune the respective settings to perfectly match your car's specifics and your personal driving style. Map these settings to three easy to the access driving modes Eco, Sport and Race. Download the free RaceChip app now and experience your car on a whole new level with our RaceChip tuning chips RS, GTS or GTS Black and throttle tuning RaceChip XLR. RaceChip products are available for numerous cars in our online shop (see www.racechip.com). The RaceChip app not only allows for a new driving experience but also sets the standard in product support. Updates for your car's tuning configuration and the tuning chip's software will be available instantaneously through the app. Get your RaceChip now and experience real power. RaceChip - Performance tuning made in Germany
xDelete
Configure your car's xDrive system to switch between AWD, AWD Sport, and RWD modes instantly. Customize power distribution with an easy slider and set individual presets for different driving modes. This app allows for on-the-fly adjustments without triggering fault codes or requiring additional hardware.
- Switch between AWD, AWD Sport, and RWD
- Instant mode switching while driving
- Customizable power distribution slider
- Individual presets for DSC modes
- Real-time data and current AWD mode display
- Compatible with BMW E, F, and G-Series (MY 2004-2021)
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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 rating: xDelete at 4.7 against RaceChip+'s 3.1. xDelete also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xDelete has 501 ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of RaceChip+'s written reviews are positive against 73% of xDelete's.
RaceChip+ ships an update every 2 months, xDelete every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RaceChip+ | xDelete |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (81 ratings) | 4.7 (501 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | 73.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 81 | 501 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 263 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RaceChip | xAutomotive GmbH |
Customer experience
RaceChip+
xDelete
Bugs and requests
RaceChip+
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
RaceChip+
No in-app purchases
xDelete
No in-app purchases
