Comparison

xDelete vs E85 App

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
Read full description

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

About

E85 App

Find real E85 fuel stations with live pricing and community-verified ethanol content. Calculate custom fuel blends, track savings, and showcase your vehicle's build. Works offline and offers CarPlay integration.

Highlights
  • Live E85 station map
  • Freshness-dated prices
  • Community-verified ethanol content
  • Custom blend calculator
  • Cost-per-mile tracking
  • Car builds showcase
  • Offline station access
Features
Read full description

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

Screenshots

xDelete4 screens
E85 App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: xDelete at none against E85 App's 3. xDelete also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. E85 App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. xDelete asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xDelete holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xDelete has 501 ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of xDelete's written reviews are positive against 52% of E85 App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xDelete ships an update every 10 days, E85 App weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
xDelete versus E85 App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxDeleteE85 App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (501 ratings) — better4.4 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews — better52.1% of reviews
Number of ratings501 — better64
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxAutomotive GmbHAhmed Elsayed

Customer experience

xDelete

All ratings499 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative22.5%

E85 App

All ratings64 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral10.4%
Negative37.5%

User reviews

xDelete

From 501 App Store ratings

What 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

E85 App

From 64 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for finding E85 stations
  • 👍 Accurate E85 station information
  • 👍 Useful E85 calculator
  • 👍 Good for travel
  • 👍 All-in-one app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Black screen on startup
  • 🐛 Frequent ads are annoying
  • 🐛 Ads are uncloseable
  • 🐛 Paid version still has ads
  • 🐛 Missing many E85 stations

Bugs and 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

E85 App

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Black screen after updates
  • App shows blank black screen
  • App deleted account after sign out
  • Ads are uncloseable
  • Coinbase ad cannot be closed
Show 5 more
  • App shows loading wheels indefinitely
  • Constant loading screen
  • Map and station list not populating
  • Calculator not appearing
  • App doesn't work after first use

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add option to add/suggest stations
  • Make search easier
  • Improve money log keypad
  • Make favorites more accessible
  • Add live, up-to-date prices
Show 2 more
  • Option to choose map vs. details on station click
  • Allow users to add locations

In-app purchases

None

xDelete

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

E85 App

Subscriptions2
  • E85 Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • E85 Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is xDelete free?
xDelete is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is E85 App free?
E85 App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, xDelete or E85 App?
xDelete is rated higher. xDelete averages 4.7 out of 5 from 501 ratings, while E85 App averages 4.4 from 64 ratings.
Do xDelete or E85 App have ads?
E85 App shows ads; xDelete does not.
Which is updated more often, xDelete or E85 App?
xDelete ships an update every 10 days, and E85 App weekly. Most recently, xDelete was updated on November 3, 2026 and E85 App on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons