Comparison

xDelete vs BuildSpec

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

BuildSpec

Easily track, organize, and showcase your car modification projects. Log parts, costs, and installation details for multiple vehicles in a structured, searchable garage. Designed for car builders and modifiers to maintain a complete build history.

Highlights
  • Track modifications and parts
  • Log costs and installation details
  • Maintain build history
  • Create multiple vehicle profiles
  • Store specifications and photos
  • Organized garage dashboard
Features
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BuildSpec is the ultimate app for tracking, organizing, and showcasing your car builds. Whether you're modifying a daily driver, building a track car, or restoring a classic, BuildSpec keeps everything in one place. KEY FEATURES Track Modifications • Log parts, upgrades, and changes • Record costs and installation details • Maintain a complete build history Vehicle Profiles • Create builds for multiple vehicles • Store specifications and photos • Track mileage and vehicle details Organized Garage • Manage all builds from one dashboard • Quickly access vehicle information • Keep everything structured and searchable Designed for Enthusiasts • Clean, fast, and distraction-free interface • Built specifically for car builders and modifiers BuildSpec makes it easy to track your progress and showcase your builds.

Screenshots

xDelete4 screens
BuildSpec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: xDelete at every 10 days against BuildSpec's every 3 months. xDelete also leads on ratings volume (501 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). BuildSpec's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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

BuildSpec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xDelete has 501 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of BuildSpec's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xDelete ships an update every 10 days, BuildSpec every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
xDelete versus BuildSpec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxDeleteBuildSpec
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (501 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings501 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB11 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperxAutomotive GmbHGrant Johnson

Customer experience

xDelete

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

BuildSpec

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

BuildSpec

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xDelete

No in-app purchases

None

BuildSpec

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xDelete free?
xDelete is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BuildSpec free?
BuildSpec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xDelete or BuildSpec?
BuildSpec is rated higher. xDelete averages 4.7 out of 5 from 501 ratings, while BuildSpec averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do xDelete or BuildSpec have ads?
Neither xDelete nor BuildSpec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xDelete or BuildSpec?
xDelete ships an update every 10 days, and BuildSpec every 3 months. Most recently, xDelete was updated on November 3, 2026 and BuildSpec on November 5, 2026.

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