# xDelete vs FLASHEX

The clearest difference is rating: xDelete at 4.7 against FLASHEX's 3.0. xDelete also leads on ratings volume (498 vs 2). FLASHEX's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

xDelete holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xDelete has 498 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of xDelete's written reviews are positive against 80% of FLASHEX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xDelete | FLASHEX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdelete/id1471996797/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashex/id6742115135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **498** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 263 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [xAutomotive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471996796) | [Alexander Ryzhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796903716) |

## What reviewers say

### xDelete

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

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:** 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


### FLASHEX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashex/id6742115135)

Customize your BMW's firmware with various options, including engine and transmission tuning. Monitor vehicle parameters, read diagnostic trouble codes, and flash pre-defined maps via OBD or WiFi. Supports a wide range of BMW models.

**Highlights:** Customizable firmware options, Engine and transmission ECU re-flashing, Real-time vehicle parameter monitoring, DTC code reading, OBD and WiFi flashing, Datalogging capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xDelete free?

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

### Is FLASHEX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, xDelete or FLASHEX?

xDelete is rated higher. xDelete averages 4.7 out of 5 from 498 ratings, while FLASHEX averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do xDelete or FLASHEX have ads?

Neither xDelete nor FLASHEX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, xDelete or FLASHEX?

xDelete ships an update fortnightly, and FLASHEX fortnightly. Most recently, xDelete was updated on September 28, 2026 and FLASHEX on September 27, 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.*