MHD Flasher vs xDelete
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MHD Flasher
This app allows BMW owners to remap their vehicle's engine control unit for enhanced performance and drivability. It offers full OBD flashing, various performance maps, and real-time engine monitoring. Users can also customize flash options like exhaust burble and Vmax removal.
- Full OBD engine remapping
- Multiple performance map stages
- Real-time engine parameter monitoring
- Configurable gauge layouts
- Customizable flash options
- Fast installation and map changes
- Revert to OEM flash capability
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MHD Flasher is a complete flash tuning app for your BMW. Unlike a piggyback module, it is capable of complete DME remapping while retaining all OEM safety mechanisms. This allows for maximum performance,maximum safety, and unrivaled drivability. --------------------------------------------- Full OBD Flashing: You can install MHD right at home and start tuning immediately! Simply download the MHD Flasher app that connects via a Wi-Fi adapter to your iOS device and your vehicle’s OBD-II port, start the app, and within 4 minutes the initial installation is complete. Further map changes are much faster - only 20 seconds! You can revert your vehicle to the factory OEM flash at any point, and no initial backup is necessary. --------------------------------------------- Stage 1, Stage 2 und E85 OTS (Off The Shelf) Maps by PureBoost: N55 EWG (Vehicles built after 07/2013 with electronic wastegate): - Stage 1 (up to 360HP/540NM) (not available for M2 and X4 M40i) - Stage 2 (up to 390HP/580NM) - Stage 2+ (up to 430HP/630NM) - Ethanol Mix Maps: Stage 1, 2 and 2+ E20 Maps for ethanol blends of 20% N55 PWG (pneumatic wastegate): - Stage 1 (up to 340HP/540NM) - Stage 2 (up to 370HP/580NM) - Stage 2+ (up to 400HP/630NM) - Ethanol Mix Maps: Stage 1, 2 and 2+ E20 Maps for ethanol blends of 20% S55 (BMW M3 / M4 F8x): - Stage 1 (up to 530HP/700NM) - Stage 2 (up to 560HP/780NM) - Ethanol Mix Maps: Stage 1, 2 and 2+ E30 Maps for ethanol blends of 30% B58: - Stage 1 (up to 420HP/580NM) - Stage 2 (up to 470HP/630NM) - Ethanol Mix Maps: Stage 1, 2 Maps for ethanol blends of 30% --------------------------------------------- Monitor your engine behavior to make sure it is running perfectly using a configurable and very responsive gauge layout. 50+ engine parameters are available at a glance! These are some of the available monitors: - Boost, Boost Target - Lambda (AFR) - Intake Air Temp (IAT) - Ignition Timing per Cylinder - Coolant Temperature - Oil Temperature, Oil Pressure - Transmission Temperature - High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) - Throttle Position - Wastegate Duty-Cycle (WGDC) - RPM - Speed - EGT And many more… MHD exclusive advanced monitor: - Timing Corrections per Cylinder - Boost target EX which can read higher than 22.x psi (the BMW boost target channel can't) - Base Compressor Axis: Boost Setpoint, MAF req WGDC. - Active Torque Limiters And many more… --------------------------------------------- These flash options can be applied to any map directly through the app: - Exhaust Burble (duration & aggressiveness, min speed, min rpm) - N20 Map Sensor (on N55) - Remove top speed limiter (Vmax) - Cold start noise reduction - Exhaust flap open in sport mode - Limit power per gear - XHP TCU flash support (optimizied OTS maps) - Sport cooling mode for increased water / air intercooler cooling (B58 only) --------------------------------------------- Supported E-Series Vehicles: 135i, 135is, 335i and 535i 2006-2013 335is 2011-2013 Z4 35i/is 2009-2015 1M 2011-2012 X1 35i 2010-2013 X5 35i 2010-2013 X6 35i 2008-2014 Supported F/G Series Vehicles: M135i F2x N55 2012 - 2016 M235i F2x N55 2013 - 2016 M2 F87 N55 2015 - 2018 335i N55 F3x 2011 - 2015 435i N55 F3x 2013 - 2016 535i / GT N55 F1x 2010 - 2017 640i N55 F0x 2011 - 2017 740i N55 F0x 2012 - 2015 X3 35i N55 F25 2010 - 2017 X4 35i / M40i N55 F26 2014 - 2018 X5 40i N55 F15 2013 - 2018 X6 40i N55 F16 2014 - 2018 M3 S55 F80 2014 - 2019 M4 S55 F82 2014 - 2019 M4 S55 F83 2014 - 2019 M140i F2x 2012 - 2019 M240i F2x 2016 - 2019 340i F3x 2015 - 2019 440i F3x 2016 - 2019 540i G3x 2017 - 640i GT G32 2017 - 740i G1x F0x 2015 - X3 M40i G01 2017 - X4 M40i G02 2018 - X5 40i G05 2018 - Z4 M40i G29 2019 - 114i F2x 2012 - 2015 116i F2x 2011 - 2015 118i F2x 2011 - 2016 120i F2x 2015 - 2017 316i F3x 2012 - 2018 X-Drive is supported on all cars. All performance power kit cars are supported. Check out our homepage / user manual for more information and recommended modifications for each stage.
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 MHD Flasher's 4.5. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 216 and 501 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of MHD Flasher's written reviews are positive against 73% of xDelete's.
MHD Flasher ships an update weekly, xDelete every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | MHD Flasher | xDelete |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (216 ratings) | 4.7 (501 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | 73.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 216 | 501 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| 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 | 241 MB | 263 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MHD Tuning UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) | xAutomotive GmbH |
Customer experience
MHD Flasher
xDelete
User reviews
MHD Flasher
From 216 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast flashing speeds (16-30 seconds)
- 👍 User-friendly interface and intuitive design
- 💪 Significant power gains and performance improvements
- 🎯 Excellent OTS (off-the-shelf) maps with multiple fuel options
- 📊 Comprehensive data logging and monitoring capabilities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and stability issues
- ❌ Recent update broke core functionality for many users
- 🔌 Connection problems with WiFi adapters
- 📵 Unable to open app after recent updates
- 😞 Poor customer support responsiveness (recent)
xDelete
From 501 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works as described
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great customer service
- 👍 3 years strong
- 👍 Wonder app
Room to improve
- 🐛 No support, account deleted after refund request
- 🐛 App wont load
- 🐛 Has not been working
- 🐛 Not compatible BMW X62014
- 🐛 Glitches
Bugs and requests
MHD Flasher
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes on iOS 26.2 and newer versions
- Unable to flash after recent updates
- Unable to erase memory errors
- App fails to open after installation
- Connection constantly disconnects on N55 F30 platform
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- Unable to upload logs to SpoolStreet
- Cannot edit burples settings after update
- Failed flashes (7+ consecutive failures reported)
- Invalid credentials error on new device login
- Monitor license not functioning
- Anti-lag feature cannot be removed once flashed
- Lumpy cold start with startup roar enabled
- WiFi adapter disconnects during mapping
- Unable to prepare memory section errors
- User guide PDF crashes app
- Missing custom tunes after app migration
Requested features
11 requests- Add 94 octane fuel option
- Support for diesel engines
- Support for N63 engine tuning
- Max cooling fan option in new app
- Ability to change login email/username
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- License transfer capability for car sales
- Support for Gen 2 B58 with MHD+ features
- Ability to revert to previous OTS map versions
- Detailed release notes for OTS map updates
- Custom tune file transfer to new app
- Burbles setting in regular mode (not just sport mode)
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
MHD Flasher
No in-app purchases
xDelete
No in-app purchases







