# MKFlasher vs BimmerUtility

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BimmerUtility at none against MKFlasher's 11. BimmerUtility also leads on rating (3.3 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). MKFlasher's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MKFlasher sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. BimmerUtility asks for nothing beyond the download.

BimmerUtility holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerUtility has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MKFlasher ships an update monthly, BimmerUtility every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MKFlasher | BimmerUtility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mkflasher/id1544562450/reviews) | **[3.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimmerutility/id1659309891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 66 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gabriel M Kozma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544562452) | [Robert Hebb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659309893) |

## What reviewers say

### MKFlasher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mkflasher/id1544562450)

Monitor your BMW's engine performance in real-time, read and clear fault codes, and capture detailed data logs. This tool allows for customizable dashboards and analysis of modifications and tune results.

**Highlights:** Real-time engine parameter monitoring, Customizable live dashboard, Read and clear fault codes, Record and export performance data logs, Multi-system diagnostics, Smart value tracking

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| License for the connected car | $23.99 | one-time |
| License for the connected car | $29.99 | one-time |
| License for the connected car | $39.99 | one-time |
| N54 Logger Master | $69.99 | one-time |
| N20 Logger Master | $69.99 | one-time |
| N55 E Series Logger Master | $69.99 | one-time |
| N55 Logger Master | $79.99 | one-time |
| B58 Logger Master | $89.99 | one-time |
| S55 Logger Master | $99.99 | one-time |
| S58 Logger Master | $99.99 | one-time |
| S63 Logger Master | $99.99 | one-time |


### BimmerUtility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimmerutility/id1659309891)

A lightweight tool for editing vehicle configuration files like FDL, NCD, and FA. It allows users to save diagnostic reports and compare different vehicle software versions.

**Highlights:** Edit FDL, NCD, & FA files, Save diagnostic reports, Compare SVT & NCD files, Lightweight toolset

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MKFlasher free?

MKFlasher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BimmerUtility free?

BimmerUtility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MKFlasher or BimmerUtility?

BimmerUtility is rated higher. MKFlasher averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BimmerUtility averages 3.3 from 23 ratings.

### Do MKFlasher or BimmerUtility have ads?

Neither MKFlasher nor BimmerUtility shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MKFlasher or BimmerUtility?

MKFlasher ships an update monthly, and BimmerUtility every 2 months. Most recently, MKFlasher was updated on September 13, 2026 and BimmerUtility on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*