Comparison

xDelete vs The Analogue

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

The Analogue

Features
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The Analogue is a diagnostic app for the cars of the Analogue era, from 1987 to 2018, and the people who keep them on the road. Plug in an adapter, read what your car is telling you, and ask an engineer who knows your exact chassis. WHAT IT DOES Reads fault codes and explains each one for the module that reported it. Shows live data from the engine while you drive. A Vitality Score for your car, and dated scan history so you can see if a fault comes back. Engineers for every marque who know your chassis and engine, and answer in plain English. Learn guides written for your car, and the Paddock, where owners share drives and fixes. Read only on every connection. It never writes to your car. MARQUES AND YEARS BMW, 1987 to 2018, E and F chassis. The Motronic E24, E28, E30, E32 and the early E34 and E36 over ADS; E34, E36, E38, E39, E46, E53, Z3 and Z4 over K-line; the later E and F chassis over OBD-II and CAN, including the 1 Series coupe and convertible. Mercedes-Benz, 1987 to 2018. W124, W126, W201, W140 and early R129 pulse codes read with a guided walkthrough; W202 onwards over OBD-II, K-line and CAN. Porsche, 1987 to 2018. 944, 968, 964, 993 and 928 GT and GTS on the 19-pin socket, early; 996, 997, 991, 986, 987, 981, Cayenne, Panamera and Macan over OBD-II and CAN. Every 944 is listed, with what each year can and cannot report. Volkswagen, 1988 to 2018, and Audi, 1994 to 2018. K-line module reads with faults by module and measuring blocks, flash codes on older cars, OBD-II and CAN on later ones. Volvo, 1989 to 2014. 240, 740 and 940 blink codes with a guided walkthrough; 850 onwards over OBD-II. Aston Martin, 1997 to 2018. DB7 onwards over OBD-II and CAN. Every other make: engine codes and live data on any OBD-II car, 1996 to 2018 in the US and 2001 to 2018 in Europe. HOW IT CONNECTS OBD-II: any Bluetooth OBD-II adapter, including the OBDLink MX+ over Classic Bluetooth. CAN: the 2006 on cars, through the same adapter. ADS: the pre-1993 Motronic BMWs, fault memory and live values from the engine computer, through the MasterLink. K-line: BMW DS2 and KWP2000, VW and Audi KW1281, and the Porsche 19-pin bus, through the MasterLink, a hardware bridge I build. Proven on BMW; early on VW, Audi and Porsche. OBD-I: blink and flash codes on pre-1996 cars, read by hand with the app counting along and explaining each code. ENET over WiFi: early support on F chassis BMWs, read only. The app tells you before you start exactly what it can read on your car, and what it cannot yet. Supported MFi accessory: OBDLink MX+, MFi Product Plan ID 221699-0001.

Screenshots

xDelete4 screens
The Analogue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: xDelete at every 10 days against The Analogue's every 2 months. 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

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, The Analogue every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
xDelete versus The Analogue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxDeleteThe Analogue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (501 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings501 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxAutomotive GmbHChase Waters

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

The Analogue

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xDelete

No in-app purchases

None

The Analogue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xDelete free?
xDelete is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Analogue free?
The Analogue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do xDelete or The Analogue have ads?
Neither xDelete nor The Analogue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xDelete or The Analogue?
xDelete ships an update every 10 days, and The Analogue every 2 months. Most recently, xDelete was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Analogue on October 25, 2026.

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