Comparison

xHP Flashtool vs bmTuned

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

xHP Flashtool

This app offers a complete tuning solution for ZF automatic and DCT transmissions. It allows users to customize their transmission's behavior, from smooth and comfortable to race-ready performance, directly from their Apple devices. Unlock the full potential of your vehicle's transmission.

Highlights
  • ZF transmission tuning
  • Customizable shift behavior
  • OTS map selection
  • DCT transmission support
  • iOS/iPadOS/Mac M1 compatibility
  • Multiple adapter options
Features
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xHP Flashtool is the worldwide first and complete Tuning solution for your ZF6HP, ZF8HP Automatic or 7-Speed DCT transmission. xHP is the only tool that focuses fully on getting the best from your Auto-Transmission and is the worldwide leading solution for the best vehicles from Bavaria! xHP put's the power to fully customize your automatic transmission at your hands. Connect your Apple iPhone, IPad or Mac M1 to your car and customize by yourself or choose from pre-defined OTS maps. The ZF Autos are used throughout the whole range, from the 1-Series hatchbacks, to the mighty Alpina and M cars! While the hardware stays widely the same throughout all applications and is mainly divided in only 2 types (6HP19/21 and 6HP26/28 for 6-Speed, 8HP45/50/51 and 8HP70/75/76 for 8-Speed), the software inside the controller makes it possible to adapt the transmission, to every vehicle and mimic a wide range of driver styles. Smooth and comfy in the Luxury applications, the same transmission can be tweaked to deliver snap-on take-off behavior, surprisingly fast shift times and even race-style throttle blips on downshifts. Tweaking your transmission is not only about getting quicker, or holding more power. An automatic transmission is deeply involved into vehicle dynamics and contributes very much to the overall driving experience. From crawling in traffic, over city driving, to taking your vehicle to the drag strip or a race track, the TCU widely defines how your car feels. Like everyone drives different with a manual, the maps inside the TCU hide the secrets to tweak your automatic transmission to your personal likings and finally experience what was once promised in the glossy brochure: Sheer driving pleasure! For a seamless start, please read the manual on needed hardware and prerequisites: https://www.xhpflashtool.com To connect to your car, you have many options: xHP Wifi Adapter (blue), Wifi Thor Adapter, MHD Wifi Adapter (black and orange) or a standard OBD INPA USB or ENET cable! Please check our Connect-Diagram on our website to get further information and sources! https://www.xhpflashtool.com/connect_diagram/

About

bmTuned

This platform allows BMW owners to customize their vehicles' engine control units (ECUs) and automatic transmissions (TCUs). It also enables seamless conversion between AWD and RWD modes for supported xDrive models.

Highlights
  • ECU tuning for N54, N55, N13 engines
  • Flash off-the-shelf maps
  • Adjust automatic transmission settings
  • Customize AWD xDrive vehicles
  • Convert between AWD and RWD modes
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bmTuned is a multi-platform flash tuning solution for your BMW. Utilizing the bmTuned Tuning Platform, you are able to customize your supported vehicle in a number of ways. (ECU) N54, N55 (E & F-Series), N13 support. Flash off the shelf (OTS) maps. More options/settings coming soon. (TCU) You may adjust the automatic transmission (ZF 6HP/8HP) through the use of quick customizable settings - modifying both offline and on the website. As well as the ability to find and use pre-customized maps that may be supported for your specific software version. (AWD) bmTuned allows you to customize your AWD xDrive BMW & seamlessly convert between AWD and RWD operation with the press of a button on your phone or tablet in about 25 seconds or faster depending on the age (series) of vehicle, where supported.

Screenshots

xHP Flashtool4 screens
bmTuned4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: xHP Flashtool at 4.9 against bmTuned's 3.0. xHP Flashtool also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 2). bmTuned's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xHP Flashtool holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xHP Flashtool has 2.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xHP Flashtool ships an update weekly, bmTuned every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
xHP Flashtool versus bmTuned: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxHP FlashtoolbmTuned
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.7K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size275 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxAutomotive GmbHOddsMedia, LLC

Customer experience

xHP Flashtool

All ratings2,714 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%

bmTuned

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

xHP Flashtool

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes during reflash process
  • Inability to sign out of account with wrong email

Requested features

3 requests
  • Expand compatibility to more vehicle models
  • Offer more affordable licensing options
  • Implement demo/trial mode for potential users

bmTuned

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xHP Flashtool

No in-app purchases

None

bmTuned

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xHP Flashtool free?
xHP Flashtool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is bmTuned free?
bmTuned is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xHP Flashtool or bmTuned?
xHP Flashtool is rated higher. xHP Flashtool averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while bmTuned averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do xHP Flashtool or bmTuned have ads?
Neither xHP Flashtool nor bmTuned shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xHP Flashtool or bmTuned?
xHP Flashtool ships an update weekly, and bmTuned every 7 months. Most recently, xHP Flashtool was updated on October 1, 2026 and bmTuned on September 14, 2026.

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