Comparison

xDelete vs BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR

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

BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR

Control your BMW, MINI, or Rolls-Royce vehicle's lights in real-time. Connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to trigger indicators, headlights, fog lights, and more directly from your iPhone or iPad. Ideal for car enthusiasts, filming, and car meets.

Highlights
  • Real-time light control
  • Bluetooth (BLE) and ENET (Wi-Fi) connectivity
  • Control indicators, headlights, fog lights
  • Supports F and G-series BMWs
  • No coding required
  • Instant live response
Features
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BimmerLight is a real-time headlight control app for BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Available on iPhone, iPad. Connect via Bluetooth (BLE) or ENET (Wi-Fi) and trigger built-in light functions — like indicators, headlights, fog lights, and more — directly from your device. - Supports F and G-series BMWs - Instant, live response from the car — no coding required - Perfect for filming, car meets, or just playing with your BMW’s lights — in real time. Privacy Policy: https://bimmerlight.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://bimmerlight.com/terms

Screenshots

xDelete4 screens
BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xDelete at 73% against BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR's 16%. xDelete also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. xDelete asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xDelete holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xDelete has 496 ratings behind it against 56, 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 16% of BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
xDelete versus BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxDeleteBimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (496 ratings) — better3.5 (56 ratings)
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews — better16.1% of reviews
Number of ratings496 — better56
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxAutomotive GmbHMeTalent

Customer experience

xDelete

All ratings496 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative21.8%

BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR

All ratings56 ratings
Positive58.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative33.9%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive16.1%
Neutral19.4%
Negative64.5%

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

BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xDelete

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Half-Year Access$29.996 Months
  • Yearly Access$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access (Member Offer)$49.99
  • Lifetime Access$99.99

Questions

Is xDelete free?
xDelete is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR free?
BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, xDelete or BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR?
xDelete is rated higher. xDelete averages 4.7 out of 5 from 496 ratings, while BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR averages 3.5 from 56 ratings.
Do xDelete or BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR have ads?
Neither xDelete nor BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xDelete or BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR?
xDelete ships an update fortnightly, and BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR fortnightly. Most recently, xDelete was updated on September 22, 2026 and BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR on September 21, 2026.

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