Comparison

My BMW vs U

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

Head to head
About

My BMW

Monitor your BMW's status, remotely control features like climate and locks, and plan your trips with charging and parking information. Manage your electric vehicle's charging needs and discover BMW services and products.

Highlights
  • Check vehicle status (location, fuel, alerts)
  • Remote control (climatization, locks, windows)
  • Trip planning with charging/parking info
  • Electromobility management (charging, Wallbox)
  • Discover BMW products and services
  • AI chat for vehicle questions
Features
Currently charting
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The My BMW App is the ultimate vehicle companion. Check the status of your BMW, plan trips in advance, manage all your charging needs, or use one of the many remote features all from the convenience of your smartphone. In addition to daily mobility needs, the My BMW App supports you in many other ways, from booking your next service appointment to discovering more about your vehicle. You can start using the My BMW App as soon as you receive your VIN number in pre-delivery mode, so don’t wait. CHECK YOUR VEHICLE STATUS “All Good” – The My BMW App provides you with an overview of crucial status information like your BMW’s drive-ready state, enabling you to: •View your vehicle's location •Check your current fuel/energy level, tire pressure and vehicle alerts •Get updated in case alarms are triggered or the vehicle is hit while parked •Add widgets to your home screen for even quicker access OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE REMOTELY Control the functions of your BMW directly from your smartphone: •Schedule and activate climatization •Lock and unlock the doors, access the trunk, operate the horn and lights, and with later generation vehicles open and close windows. •Record images from inside and outside the vehicle •Update your vehicle configuration remotely, including onboard apps NEW: PASSENGER REMOTE CONTROLS (model dependent) When joining a roadtrip, passengers can use the My BMW App to operate multiple onboard functions such as climate settings, media control, interior lights and navigation functions like sending destinations directly to the onboard navigation – by invitation of the driver and even without BMW ID. PLAN AND ORGANIZE YOUR TRIPS Search for your destination, including fueling and charging stations, and car parks: •Plan trips and keep an eye on the traffic situation including optional daily commute companion •Interact with our live map with updated information on charging, fueling, and parking •Send destinations directly to your vehicle, including from 3rd party apps •Review your trip history and get monthly and annual trip summaries MANAGE YOUR ELECTROMOBILITY NEEDS Smart support of your electromobility for range planning and charging management: •Find charging stations nearby or at your destination with tariff details and local amenities •Simplify your electric journeys with BMW intelligent trip planning to optimize charging stops •View detailed statistics and history for your charging sessions •Use your car as a power source with bidirectional charging management (model dependent) •Connect and manage your BMW Wallbox conveniently via the My BMW App EXPLORE THE WORLD OF BMW Stay up to date and find the right products for your BMW: •Discover and manage BMW products, services and subscriptions •Get instant answers to questions with our online BMW AI chat •Explore tutorial videos tailored specifically to your vehicle model •Link your financial service account for easy access MANAGE REQUIRED SERVICES The My BMW App is your direct line to your retailer if service is needed: •Keep an eye on required services •Book service appointments via the app •Chat with your service partner in case of any questions •View maintenance and repair requirements by video •Get roadside assistance when needed The My BMW App is optimised for vehicles built from 2014 onwards. The availability of individual app functions depends on your vehicle equipment and your BMW ConnectedDrive contract. The availability of app functions may vary between countries and vehicle models.

About

U

Book and track rides with upfront fare estimates and transparent pricing breakdowns. Save favorite locations, manage payments securely, and share your trip status for enhanced safety.

Highlights
  • Instant ride booking
  • Real-time ride tracking
  • Transparent fare estimates
  • Secure in-app wallet
  • Saved favorite locations
  • Ride history and receipts
  • Live trip sharing
Features
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Urida is a ride-hailing app built for reliable, transparent rides — wherever you're headed. BOOK IN SECONDS Set your pickup and drop-off, pick your vehicle class, and see your fare estimate before you confirm. No guessing games. TRACK YOUR RIDE Watch your driver arrive in real time, see their profile and contact info, and get status updates every step of the way — from "driver assigned" to "trip complete." TRANSPARENT PRICING Every fare is broken down: base fare, distance, time, and any applicable surcharges or discounts. Hospital trips and student riders get automatic discounts. Airport surcharges and night-time rates are clearly disclosed — never hidden. WALLET & PAYMENTS Top up your in-app wallet, save your cards securely, and send ride credit to friends or family. View your full transaction history any time. YOUR ADDRESSES, SAVED Save Home, Work, and other favorite locations for faster booking. RIDE HISTORY & RECEIPTS Every trip comes with a full invoice breakdown. Repeat a past ride in one tap. SAFETY & SUPPORT Share your live trip with friends or family, rate your driver after every ride, and reach support directly in-app. Download Urida and get moving.

Screenshots

My BMW4 screens
U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: My BMW at 501K against U's 1. My BMW also leads on chart position (#79 vs unranked). U's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

U holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My BMW has 501K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
My BMW versus U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy BMWU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (501K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings501K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#79 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size519 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBMWReignsol

Customer experience

My BMW

All ratings500,943 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews2,213 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral7.9%
Negative23.6%

U

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

Bugs and requests

My BMW

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent login issues after app updates
  • Inaccurate vehicle location tracking
  • Inability to send destinations to vehicle navigation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to control climate settings remotely
  • Improved integration with Apple Maps and calendars
  • Apple Watch app with more functionality
  • Recurring charging schedules
  • Notifications for vehicle status changes (doors, windows, etc.)

U

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My BMW

No in-app purchases

None

U

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My BMW free?
My BMW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is U free?
U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My BMW or U?
U is rated higher. My BMW averages 4.8 out of 5 from 501K ratings, while U averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do My BMW or U have ads?
Neither My BMW nor U shows ads.

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