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

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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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 premium diagnostic and ownership companion for the analogue era cars. Read your vehicle the way a specialist would: manufacturer-level fault codes, live engine data, and plain-English guidance all in one beautifully designed app. FREE • Digital garage: log service, receipts and maintenance history • Parts & accessories store DRIVER • Live Vitals: real-time engine data and gauges • Fault-code reads across all modules with Universal SAE & Manufacturer specific hexadecimal codes (with a compatible adapter) • The Paddock — connect with fellow owners ENTHUSIAST MEMBERSHIP • A council of AI engineers — describe a symptom in plain words and get expert guidance • Step-by-step Learn modules and DIY how-tos for your chassis • Sonic Pulse + Vitality Score — catch problems early and keep your car in top shape Works with any ELM327 OBD-II Bluetooth adapter, or the Master-Link for full module access. The Analogue is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BMW, Honda, Porsche or MINI. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. AI guidance is informational and not a substitute for a professional mechanic.

Screenshots

xDelete4 screens
The Analogue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: xDelete at fortnightly against The Analogue's monthly. 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 fortnightly, The Analogue monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
xDelete versus The Analogue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxDeleteThe Analogue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (498 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings498 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB84 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 fortnightly, and The Analogue monthly. Most recently, xDelete was updated on September 28, 2026 and The Analogue on September 9, 2026.

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