xDelete vs TopScan for Bimmers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
TopScan for Bimmers
Transform your phone into a powerful car diagnostic tool. Connect via Bluetooth to perform full system scans, access live data, and execute special maintenance functions. Generate detailed reports and identify issues with bi-directional controls.
- Full-system diagnosis
- Bi-directional controls
- AutoVIN vehicle identification
- Special maintenance functions
- Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 connection
- Diagnostic report generation
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Connect the TopScan to your Phone via Bluetooth and turn your devices into a smart and powerful diagnostic tool! The Bluetooth OBDIIscan tool is loaded with essential features such as full OBDII functionality, full system diagnosis, bi-directional controls, autoVIN, automatic diagnostic reports, and more. Maintenance service functions and coverage for 100+ vehicle brands make the Topscan a versatile and portable auto scanner for technicians. Key Features: 1. Full-system diagnosis: Engine, Transmission, Airbag, ABS, ESP, TPMS, Immobilizer, Gateway, Steering, Radio, Air Conditioning and more. 2. All-system diagnostic basic functions: access ECU info, read fault codes, clear fault codes, read data stream. 3. Special functions: Oil reset, throttle adaptation, EPB reset, BMS reset, and more. 4. Bi-directional control to target problems easily. 4. AutoVIN for automatic vehicle identification and quick diagnosis. 5. Wireless connection, Bluetooth 5.0 with a range of 33 feet/10m. Works on iOS 11.0 or above, compact and portable. 6. Repair data library: DTC repair guide, technical service bulletin, DLC location, warning light library. 7. Graph, value and dashboard-like data display for easy interpretation. 8. Generate diagnostic reports for system, fault Codes, or data streams. 9. Feedback function enables users to submit issues and requests to us in a convenient way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: TopScan for Bimmers at free against xDelete's paid. TopScan for Bimmers also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). xDelete's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (498 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TopScan for Bimmers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xDelete has 498 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
xDelete ships an update every 10 days, TopScan for Bimmers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xDelete | TopScan for Bimmers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (498 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 498 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 265 MB | 676 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | xAutomotive GmbH | HK TOPDON TECHNOLOGY Co., LIMITED |
Customer experience
xDelete
TopScan for Bimmers
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
TopScan for Bimmers
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
xDelete
No in-app purchases
TopScan for Bimmers
No in-app purchases
Questions
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