# xDelete vs R8 Companion

The clearest difference is price: xDelete at Free against R8 Companion's $9.99. xDelete also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). R8 Companion's advantage is chart position (#16 vs unranked) and review sentiment (83% vs 73%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

xDelete is free to download; R8 Companion costs $9.99 up front. R8 Companion sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. xDelete asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for xDelete against 4.8 for R8 Companion. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 501 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of xDelete's written reviews are positive against 83% of R8 Companion's.

xDelete ships an update every 10 days, R8 Companion every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xDelete | R8 Companion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdelete/id1471996797/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r8-companion/id6461348120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 501 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **82.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 263 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [xAutomotive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471996796) | [Angela Mcarthur](https://appshunter.io/developer/451676466) |

## What reviewers say

### xDelete

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdelete/id1471996797)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as described
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great customer service
- 👍 3 years strong
- 👍 Wonder app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No support, account deleted after refund request
- 🐛 App wont load
- 🐛 Has not been working
- 🐛 Not compatible BMW X62014
- 🐛 Glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- App becomes completely unresponsive until reinstalled
- Cannot switch back to xdrive after flashing to rwd

**Requested features**

- Add 2WD only setting
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### R8 Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r8-companion/id6461348120)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Utilities, #117 Top Paid (US App Store)

Enhance your radar detector experience with intelligent alerts, advanced muting, and location-based false silencing. This app optimizes your detector's performance and provides detailed real-time information for a safer drive.

**Highlights:** Location-based false silencing (SpotLocks), Intelligent voice announcements, Customizable heads-up display (HUD), Proximity meter for signal source, Advanced false muting for K & X bands, Remote detector settings adjustment, Customizable audio announcements

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snacks - Contribution | $1.99 | one-time |
| Drinks - Contribution | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lunch - Contribution | $6.99 | one-time |
| Super Fan - Contribution | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great functionality
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 Responsive developer
- 👍 Helps quiet the R8
- 👍 Useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth disconnection issues
- 🔊 Audio volume issues
- 🔧 Needs better UI organization
- 🔧 Lacks granular audio control

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth disconnection on mute button press
- Automatic speed limit setting changes

**Requested features**

- Option to control push notifications
- Wireless/Bluetooth firmware updates for R8
- CarPlay support
- Background app functionality
- Home screen widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xDelete free?

xDelete is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is R8 Companion free?

R8 Companion costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, xDelete or R8 Companion?

R8 Companion is rated higher. xDelete averages 4.7 out of 5 from 501 ratings, while R8 Companion averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do xDelete or R8 Companion have ads?

Neither xDelete nor R8 Companion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, xDelete or R8 Companion?

xDelete ships an update every 10 days, and R8 Companion every 2 weeks. Most recently, xDelete was updated on November 3, 2026 and R8 Companion on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*