TuneBoss ECU vs bmTuned
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TuneBoss ECU
This application is for advanced users and requires a specific TuneBoss ECU unit (sold separately). It is designed for use with authorized tuning centers and comes with a disclaimer for use at your own risk.
- Requires TuneBoss ECU unit
- For advanced users
- Support for authorized tuning centers
- Use at own risk disclaimer
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IMPORTANT: FOR ADVANCED USERS ONLY. USE AT OWN RISK. Support provided for TuneBoss Authorized Tuning Centers Only. This application requires a 2022 manufactured (and above) TuneBoss ECU unit (sold separately)
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TuneBoss ECU at 3.5 against bmTuned's 3.0. TuneBoss ECU also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). bmTuned's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TuneBoss ECU holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
TuneBoss ECU ships an update every 2 weeks, bmTuned every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TuneBoss ECU | bmTuned |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FSR Technology | OddsMedia, LLC |
Customer experience
TuneBoss ECU
bmTuned
In-app purchases
TuneBoss ECU
No in-app purchases
bmTuned
No in-app purchases
