xDelete vs SmartScanPro Bimmer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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
SmartScanPro Bimmer
Access real-time vehicle data and perform full system scans to detect and diagnose fault codes. Get detailed engineering descriptions and recommended fixes instantly for your car's electronic control units.
- Real-time live data stream
- Full system scan
- Factory fault code database
- Detailed code descriptions
- Recommended fixes
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SmartScanPro — Professional diagnostics and real-time live data stream for your vehicle.The app connects to your car via OBD2 Wi-Fi or Bluetooth adapters and grants you instant access to vital factory parameters in real time (Live Stream: RPM, Fuel Rail Pressure, Throttle Position, Turbo Boost Pressure, Engine and Oil Temperature).Utilizing the Full System Scan feature, the app checks every electronic control unit (DME, EGS, ACSM, DSC, TRSVC, FZD) to detect hidden active fault codes. Thanks to a local database of over 9,900 factory codes, you will receive detailed engineering descriptions and recommended fixes instantly on your screen. Terms of Use (EULA): https://apple.com Privacy Policy: https://apple.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: xDelete at none against SmartScanPro Bimmer's 2. xDelete also leads on ratings volume (499 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). SmartScanPro Bimmer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price and ads 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. SmartScanPro Bimmer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. xDelete asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmartScanPro Bimmer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xDelete has 499 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
xDelete ships an update every 10 days, SmartScanPro Bimmer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xDelete | SmartScanPro Bimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (499 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 499 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 263 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | xAutomotive GmbH | Giorgi Gogia |
Customer experience
xDelete
SmartScanPro Bimmer
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
SmartScanPro Bimmer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
xDelete
No in-app purchases
SmartScanPro Bimmer
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Lifetime Access$19.99
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