Comparison

FlexProtect vs My BMW

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

Head to head
About

FlexProtect

Track your assets with a discreet GPS device. Receive real-time location updates, departure alerts, and movement notifications. Stay informed about battery levels and other important status updates.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS location tracking
  • Departure alerts
  • Movement alerts
  • Low battery alerts
  • Discrete device installation
Features
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FlexProtect protects your assets while you are away. Install a discrete GPS device on your property to gain access it's current location, in addition to departure alerts and other features such as movement alerts, low power battery alerts, and more!

About

My BMW

Manage your BMW vehicle's status, remotely control features, plan trips, and book service appointments. Stay updated with BMW news and explore e-mobility services, all from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Check vehicle status and location
  • Remote control of vehicle functions
  • Trip planning with navigation and charging info
  • E-mobility services and charging history
  • Book service appointments
  • Explore BMW news and offers
  • Demo mode for non-owners
Features
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The My BMW App is the ultimate vehicle companion. Check the status of your BMW, plan trips in advance, manage all your charging needs, or use one of the many remote features all from the convenience of your smartphone. In addition to daily mobility needs, the My BMW App supports you in many other ways, from booking your next service appointment to discovering more about your vehicle. You can start using the My BMW App as soon as you receive your VIN number in pre-delivery mode, so don’t wait. CHECK YOUR VEHICLE STATUS “All Good” – The My BMW App provides you with an overview of crucial status information like your BMW’s drive-ready state, enabling you to: •View your vehicle's location •Check your current fuel/energy level, tire pressure and vehicle alerts •Get updated in case alarms are triggered or the vehicle is hit while parked •Add widgets to your home screen for even quicker access OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE REMOTELY Control the functions of your BMW directly from your smartphone: •Schedule and activate climatization •Lock and unlock the doors, access the trunk, operate the horn and lights, and with later generation vehicles open and close windows. •Record images from inside and outside the vehicle •Update your vehicle configuration remotely, including onboard apps NEW: PASSENGER REMOTE CONTROLS (model dependent) When joining a roadtrip, passengers can use the My BMW App to operate multiple onboard functions such as climate settings, media control, interior lights and navigation functions like sending destinations directly to the onboard navigation – by invitation of the driver and even without BMW ID. PLAN AND ORGANIZE YOUR TRIPS Search for your destination, including fueling and charging stations, and car parks: •Plan trips and keep an eye on the traffic situation including optional daily commute companion •Interact with our live map with updated information on charging, fueling, and parking •Send destinations directly to your vehicle, including from 3rd party apps •Review your trip history and get monthly and annual trip summaries MANAGE YOUR ELECTROMOBILITY NEEDS Smart support of your electromobility for range planning and charging management: •Find charging stations nearby or at your destination with tariff details and local amenities •Simplify your electric journeys with BMW intelligent trip planning to optimize charging stops •View detailed statistics and history for your charging sessions •Use your car as a power source with bidirectional charging management (model dependent) •Connect and manage your BMW Wallbox conveniently via the My BMW App EXPLORE THE WORLD OF BMW Stay up to date and find the right products for your BMW: •Discover and manage BMW products, services and subscriptions •Get instant answers to questions with our online BMW AI chat •Explore tutorial videos tailored specifically to your vehicle model •Link your financial service account for easy access MANAGE REQUIRED SERVICES The My BMW App is your direct line to your retailer if service is needed: •Keep an eye on required services •Book service appointments via the app •Chat with your service partner in case of any questions •View maintenance and repair requirements by video •Get roadside assistance when needed The My BMW App is optimised for vehicles built from 2014 onwards. The availability of individual app functions depends on your vehicle equipment and your BMW ConnectedDrive contract. The availability of app functions may vary between countries and vehicle models.

Screenshots

FlexProtect3 screens
My BMW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: My BMW at 4.8 against FlexProtect's 2.9. My BMW also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 35%) and ratings volume (501K vs 44). FlexProtect's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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

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

My BMW holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My BMW has 501K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of FlexProtect's written reviews are positive against 69% of My BMW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlexProtect ships an update every 2 months, My BMW fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
FlexProtect versus My BMW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlexProtectMy BMW
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (44 ratings)4.8 (501K ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews68.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44501K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#76 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB521 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlexProtect LLCBMW

Customer experience

FlexProtect

All ratings44 ratings
Positive47.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.2%

My BMW

All ratings500,955 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews2,208 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative23.6%

Bugs and requests

FlexProtect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

My BMW

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent login issues after app updates
  • Inaccurate vehicle location tracking
  • Inability to send destinations to vehicle navigation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to control climate settings remotely
  • Improved integration with Apple Maps and calendars
  • Apple Watch app with more functionality
  • Recurring charging schedules
  • Notifications for vehicle status changes (doors, windows, etc.)

In-app purchases

None

FlexProtect

No in-app purchases

None

My BMW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlexProtect free?
FlexProtect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My BMW free?
My BMW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FlexProtect or My BMW?
My BMW is rated higher. FlexProtect averages 2.9 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while My BMW averages 4.8 from 501K ratings.
Do FlexProtect or My BMW have ads?
Neither FlexProtect nor My BMW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlexProtect or My BMW?
FlexProtect ships an update every 2 months, and My BMW fortnightly. Most recently, FlexProtect was updated on October 21, 2026 and My BMW on October 28, 2026.

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