MHD Flasher vs E85 App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MHD Flasher
This app allows for complete DME remapping of BMW vehicles, offering maximum performance and safety. It provides full OBD flashing, pre-configured performance maps, and advanced engine monitoring capabilities. Users can also customize various flash options for a personalized driving experience.
- Complete DME remapping
- Full OBD flashing
- Pre-configured performance maps (Stage 1, 2, E85)
- Advanced engine monitoring
- Customizable flash options
- Revert to factory OEM flash
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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.
E85 App
Find E85 gas stations nearby and calculate E85 fuel mixtures. This tool is designed for car enthusiasts who use or are interested in E85 fuel.
- E85 gas station locator
- E85 mix calculator
- Location-based search
- Fuel mixture calculations
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E85 App tells you what no pump label will: what's ACTUALLY in the pump. Community-verified ethanol content, freshness-dated prices, and a blend calculator built for people who take their fuel seriously. FIND REAL E85, FAST • Every public E85 station in the US on a live map — government database + community submissions • Live prices refreshed all day, every day, nationwide — freshness-dated with confidence ratings, so you know whether "$2.49" was reported an hour ago or last month • Filter for stations with verified high ethanol content • Route planner: find E85 along your trip, not just around you • Add a station you're standing at in a couple taps • Works offline — stations and favorites are cached KNOW WHAT'S IN THE PUMP Pump labels lie. "E85" can legally be anywhere from 51% to 83% ethanol, and winter blends run lean. E85 App's community reports actual tested ethanol content per station — and even shows how it shifts season to season. The only ethanol truth map anywhere. NAIL YOUR BLEND • Mix E85 with pump gas to hit any target — E30, E50, E70, whatever your tune calls for • Accounts for what's already in your tank and the pump's real ethanol % • Cost-per-mile comparison so you know E85 is actually saving you money • Pump Assistant guides the two-step splash blend right on your Lock Screen • Tracks lifetime savings across every fill-up SHOW OFF YOUR BUILD • Showcase your E85 car in the Build Gallery — photo, mods, power, and real savings receipts • Vote on other builds; the community crowns a Car of the Week every week • Shareable build cards to flex your setup anywhere BUILT FOR CAR PEOPLE • Garage with your vehicles: tank size, max ethanol, mods, tune notes • CarPlay: nearby stations and prices on your dash • Home-screen and Lock Screen widgets: nearest E85 price and lifetime savings • Ask Siri to find E85 near you POWERED BY DRIVERS LIKE YOU Report prices, ethanol tests, photos, and available blends — with your name on them. Every contribution carries your @username, so the community knows who keeps the map honest. Earn XP, build daily streaks, take on a daily challenge, climb the leaderboard, and redeem rewards. See how many drivers are running E85 near you right now. STAY IN THE LOOP Favorite your stations and get a heads-up the moment E85 drops there — plus a daily pulse on what moved near you. Free to use. E85 Pro adds the tuner toolbox — full dyno history, overlay graphs, PRO flair — plus no ads. Find E85. Mix it right. Save on every fill. ——— SUBSCRIPTION E85 App offers an optional auto-renewing subscription, E85 Pro: full dyno run history, overlay comparison graphs, PRO leaderboard flair, and an ad-free experience. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://e85app.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MHD Flasher at 4.5 against E85 App's 4.0. MHD Flasher also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. E85 App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MHD Flasher asks for nothing beyond the download.
MHD Flasher holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MHD Flasher has 206 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of MHD Flasher's written reviews are positive against 49% of E85 App's.
MHD Flasher ships an update fortnightly, E85 App every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MHD Flasher | E85 App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (206 ratings) — better | 4.0 (33 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews — better | 48.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 206 — better | 33 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 239 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MHD Tuning UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) | Ahmed Elsayed |
Customer experience
MHD Flasher
E85 App
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)
E85 App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MHD Flasher
No in-app purchases
E85 App
- E85 Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- E85 Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Remove Ads$5.99







