Comparison

xDelete vs D

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

D

Features
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D-SYNC ECU is the ultimate calibration platform for Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-Benz owners who demand more from their vehicles. Unlock your car's full potential — D-SYNC delivers a seamless, wireless tuning experience straight from your phone. No laptop, no cables, no dealer. SUPPORTED ENGINES • M177 4.0L V8 BiTurbo — C63 S, E63 S, S63, GT 63 S, GLE 63 S, GLC 63 S, and more • M178 4.0L V8 BiTurbo — AMG GT / GT S / GT C / GT R / Black Series • M276 3.0L V6 BiTurbo — C43, E43, E450, GLC43, GLE43, S400, and more • M157 / M278 5.5L & 4.7L V8 BiTurbo — S63, CLS63, GLE63, GLS63, ML63, E63, and more • M133 2.0L Turbo — CLA45, A45, GLA45 (Gen 1 / 1.5) • M256 3.0L Turbo inline-six — E53, CLS53, GT53, GLE53 and 450 models PLUS TRANSMISSION TUNING AND CPC TUNING • 9G-TRONIC (VGS-NAG3) — write calibrations directly to the 9-speed transmission controller • CPC NG - write customized calibrations to a replaced CPC NG module. Compatible control units: Bosch MED17.7.5 · MED17.7 V6LA · MED40AMG · MED17.7 (M157/M278) · Bosch MG1 (M256) · VGS-NAG3 (9G) · CPCNG HIGH-SPEED DATA LOGGING • Ready-made logging presets per engine, plus build-your-own profiles (up to 20 channels) • Boost, intake temps, knock, AFR/lambda, timing and 70+ parameters in real time • Auto-records your pull and saves it as a CSV tagged by VIN, date and time • Powerful viewer — multi-channel overlay, drag-to-read cursor, time-axis zoom and stacked view • One-tap cloud sharing so your tuner can refine the calibration LIVE HUD Turn your phone into a full-screen instrument cluster while you log. Big, glanceable gauges with per-cylinder knock and misfire, camshaft timing, and automatic over-limit alerts — portrait or landscape, with dedicated layouts per engine. Display only: it never touches your recording. EXHAUST POP & BANG TUNER (AMG only) Dial in custom exhaust pops & bangs on OTS tunes — presets plus advanced control, applied at flash. DTC DEACTIVATION Deactivate diagnostic trouble codes across all firmware versions, applied at flash. VEHICLE CODING (beta) Activate hidden features and adjust factory coding — including W205 brake/model coding and AMG 63 exhaust-flap coding. Supported coding is listed at d-syncworks.com. CONTROL-UNIT REPLACEMENT & CLONING (beta) Clone-write the next-generation Common Powertrain Controller (CPC NG), including control-unit replacement. AIRMATIC SUSPENSION CONTROL (beta) Dial in ride height on supported AIRMATIC chassis — AMG GLE/GLS (W167), S-Class (W222) and E-Class (W213). Save your favorite stances and recall them in a tap. ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS Read and clear fault codes with plain-language descriptions, right from the app. BUILT FOR AMG Every detail is engineered around the Mercedes platform — automatic ECU identification, per-vehicle configuration, and a tuner ecosystem that speaks your language. WHAT YOU NEED • D-SYNC D1 Bridge — WiFi hardware adapter (sold separately at d-syncworks.com) • A supported Mercedes-AMG / Mercedes-Benz listed above • A D-SYNC account and license Questions or support? Visit d-syncworks.com Note: M256 flashing requires a one-time bench unlock before wireless flashing is available. ** This racing product is for competition, closed-course use only. *** Use of this software may void portions of your vehicle's factory warranty. Some items may not be legal for on-highway use. D-SYNC makes no guarantees as to the legality of any parts used on highway vehicles and accepts no responsibility for compliance with your vehicle's factory warranty.

Screenshots

xDelete4 screens
D4 screens

Verdict

The call

xDelete and D are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

xDelete ships an update every 10 days, D every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
xDelete versus D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxDeleteD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (501 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings501 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxAutomotive GmbHLUN LIU

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

D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xDelete

No in-app purchases

None

D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xDelete free?
xDelete is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is D free?
D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do xDelete or D have ads?
Neither xDelete nor D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xDelete or D?
xDelete ships an update every 10 days, and D every 5 days. Most recently, xDelete was updated on November 3, 2026 and D on October 31, 2026.

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