DUO System vs BIM DPF GUARD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
DUO System
Easily program Farfisa Duo System devices with this intuitive application. Streamline your device setup and configuration process.
- Program Farfisa Duo System devices
- Intuitive interface
- Streamlined configuration
- Device setup assistance
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It has never been easier to program Farfisa Duo System devices.
BIM DPF GUARD
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BIM DPF GUARD monitors your BMW diesel's particulate filter (DPF) regeneration in real time โ right from your phone, in the background, without ever touching your car's settings. HOW IT WORKS Connect a Bluetooth OBD-II adapter to your car's diagnostic port, pair it once in the app, and BIM DPF GUARD takes it from there. Every time you get in the car, it reconnects automatically โ no need to open the app. REAL-TIME REGENERATION ALERTS Get a clear voice announcement the moment DPF regeneration starts, and another when it finishes โ even with the app closed, even over your music or car radio. No more wondering whether a regeneration completed, or cutting a drive short right when your filter needed those extra minutes. TRACK YOUR DPF'S HEALTH Watch soot mass build up in real time, see your regeneration history, average interval between regenerations, distance since the last one, and an estimated distance to the next. WORKS WITH YOUR CAR, NOT AGAINST IT BIM DPF GUARD only ever reads data from your vehicle โ it never sends any command, write, or control instruction. It cannot trigger a regeneration or change any setting. The app is also designed from the ground up to avoid triggering your car's anti-theft alarm, using the car's own Bluetooth connection as a signal to know exactly when it's safe to reconnect. WHAT YOU NEED โข A genuine ELM327-based Bluetooth OBD-II adapter (Carista and Vgate vLinker are confirmed to work well) โ sold separately, not included โข A supported BMW diesel: F/G-series models on the B47/B47D engine family SUBSCRIPTION BIM DPF GUARD is available as an annual subscription (โฌ9.99/year), shareable with up to 6 family members via Family Sharing. Manage or cancel anytime from your iPhone's Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions? Visit dpfguard.app/faq or get in touch โ we're a small team and read every message.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DUO System at none against BIM DPF GUARD's 1. DUO System also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). BIM DPF GUARD's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. BIM DPF GUARD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. DUO System asks for nothing beyond the download.
DUO System ships an update every 9 months, BIM DPF GUARD every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DUO System | BIM DPF GUARD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aci Farfisa | Dia Amadores srl |
In-app purchases
DUO System
No in-app purchases
BIM DPF GUARD
- BIM DPF GUARD Premium14 Days trial$9.991 Year
Questions
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