Comparison

xDelete vs TuningHost

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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More Information on our website: https://www.xautomotive.com/products/xdelete 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 F-Series, with support for E and G-Series already 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)

About

TuningHost

Features
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Attention! ECU Reflashing Required! Up to 32 firmware modes – for complete freedom to customize performance. Use several modes at once – combine them for maximum flexibility. Modes are saved in the ECU – your settings stay even if the ignition is off and reload automatically. Secure access – each ECU has its own code, which can be entered quickly via QR scan. Multiple cars? No problem. The app automatically picks the right code for the connected vehicle. Brute force protection – keeps your security code safe from hacking attempts. Advanced access levels – unlock extra features with a separate code, without reflashing the ECU. Anti-theft mode – blocks unauthorized reprogramming via the OBD port. Safety first – some modes (like ANTI-THEFT or E85) can only be enabled when the car is stopped (0 km/h, 0 RPM). Dual ECU support – keeps both ECUs perfectly in sync. Trouble code handling – read and clear error codes in seconds. Fast connection – instantly reconnects to your paired ELM327 device. Live mode display – shows the current active mode as soon as you connect. Voltage check – warns you if battery voltage drops below 10V. Two languages – English and German included. Day & Night UI – automatic theme switch for better visibility. Adjustable Burble & Pops & Bangs on the fly: Injection Ignition timing Duration Minimum RPM Maximum vehicle speed Catalytic converter protection switch Torque compensation switch Random activation switch Preset manager

Screenshots

xDelete4 screens
TuningHost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: xDelete at 15.0 against TuningHost's 17.6. 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
xDelete versus TuningHost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxDeleteTuningHost
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (496 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings496 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxAutomotive GmbHTuning Host SL 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

TuningHost

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xDelete

No in-app purchases

None

TuningHost

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xDelete free?
xDelete is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TuningHost free?
TuningHost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do xDelete or TuningHost have ads?
Neither xDelete nor TuningHost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xDelete or TuningHost?
xDelete ships an update fortnightly, and TuningHost fortnightly. Most recently, xDelete was updated on September 22, 2026 and TuningHost on September 22, 2026.

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