Comparison

xDelete vs SKF Speed V2

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
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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

SKF Speed V2

This utility app provides a digital GPS speedometer for cars, bikes, and scooters. It also tracks distance traveled and offers customizable display options. Requires a Bluetooth module and compatible smartphone.

Highlights
  • Digital GPS speedometer
  • Distance tracking
  • Selectable units (MPH/KMH)
  • Dark/light mode
  • Simple interface
  • Automatic recording option
Read full description

The free SKF Speed V2 app for iPhone offers many useful functions for your car in the demo version. With its simple design, it is easy to use and suitable for any vehicle. The digital GPS speedometer shows the current speed, whether you are driving a car, cycling, riding an e-scooter or using a quad bike. The app uses your iPhone's GPS for speed readings. With the SKF Speed V2 app, you can also record the distance you have traveled. You can start the recording automatically when activated or switch it on and off manually. Further functions: • Display current speed • Display distance and total distance • Select unit of measurement MP/H or KM/H • Select dark or light mode • Simple control without complicated button combinations The app requires a module with Bluetooth and a compatible smartphone. Make sure that the module is installed correctly. Data protection is important to us: your data remains stored on your iPhone and is not passed on. Note: GPS in the background can reduce battery life. GPS accuracy can be affected by obstacles. A constant GPS and Bluetooth connection is required.

Screenshots

xDelete4 screens
SKF Speed V23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: xDelete at 4.7 against SKF Speed V2's 2.7. xDelete also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 33%) and ratings volume (501 vs 7). SKF Speed V2's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xDelete holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xDelete has 501 ratings behind it against 7, 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 33% of SKF Speed V2's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
xDelete versus SKF Speed V2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxDeleteSKF Speed V2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (501 ratings) — better2.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings501 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxAutomotive GmbHWILEX Trading Kereskedelmi Korltolt Felelssg

Customer experience

xDelete

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

SKF Speed V2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

SKF Speed V2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xDelete

No in-app purchases

None

SKF Speed V2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xDelete free?
xDelete is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SKF Speed V2 free?
SKF Speed V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xDelete or SKF Speed V2?
xDelete is rated higher. xDelete averages 4.7 out of 5 from 501 ratings, while SKF Speed V2 averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.
Do xDelete or SKF Speed V2 have ads?
Neither xDelete nor SKF Speed V2 shows ads.

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