Comparison

xDelete vs Diesel+

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

Head to head
About

xDelete

This app allows you to switch between AWD, AWD Sport, and RWD modes in your BMW xDrive vehicle. You can also customize power distribution. It's a safe and reversible process that doesn't trigger fault codes or require hardware installation.

Highlights
  • Switch between AWD, AWD Sport, and RWD
  • Customize power distribution
  • Supports most BMWs (2004-2021)
  • No hardware installation required
  • 100% safe and reversible
  • Not detectable by dealers
Features
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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

About

Diesel+

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Diesel+ is the ultimate app for owners of Volkswagen Group and BMW diesel vehicles who want to get the most out of their vehicle. With just a few clicks, you can take your car's performance to new levels - right from your iPhone. Performance increase at manufacturer level: Our technology meets the highest quality standards and is fully developed and tested on the respective vehicle. Our application engineers from the automotive industry have the necessary experience and know-how to offer safe and uncompromising performance enhancement.

Screenshots

xDelete4 screens
Diesel+2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: xDelete at 15.0 against Diesel+'s 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xDelete ships an update fortnightly, Diesel+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
xDelete versus Diesel+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxDeleteDiesel+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (498 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings498 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxAutomotive GmbHTPE Europe GmbH

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

Diesel+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xDelete

No in-app purchases

None

Diesel+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xDelete free?
xDelete is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Diesel+ free?
Diesel+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do xDelete or Diesel+ have ads?
Neither xDelete nor Diesel+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xDelete or Diesel+?
xDelete ships an update fortnightly, and Diesel+ weekly. Most recently, xDelete was updated on October 2, 2026 and Diesel+ on September 16, 2026.

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