BimmerRefs vs Engine Swap Guide for GT7
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BimmerRefs
Access comprehensive BMW parts catalogs and diagrams. Find part numbers, check compatibility, and view assembly details for BMW, Mini, Rolls Royce, and Zinoro vehicles. Save favorite cars and explore wheel specs and genuine colors.
- BMW parts catalog
- Part number lookup
- Compatibility checker
- Assembly diagrams
- VIN code search
- Favorite cars list
- Wheel specifications
- Genuine color catalog
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The first and only app in the store compiling data from every single part of BMW and associated brands (Mini, Rolls Royce, Zinoro...). - Find the part number your car needs. - Check the compatibility of a part and see which other cars are using it. - Understand how parts are assembled by looking up the diagrams. - Input car VIN code or part number for a direct access to parts. - Save your favorite cars into a list. - Check up all the BMW Styling wheels and consult its specs. - Consult a large list of genuine colours.
Engine Swap Guide for GT7
This app provides a quick reference for all engine swaps available in Gran Turismo 7. Easily find compatible engines for any car or cars that can use a specific engine, helping you plan your dream builds.
- Browse all available engine swaps
- Search by car brand
- Search by engine code
- Real-time search filters
- Organized and up-to-date data
- Tailored for GT7 players
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Tired of guessing which engines fit which cars in Gran Turismo 7? Engine Swap Guide is the unofficial ultimate quick-reference app for all GT7 players who want to plan their dream builds with ease. Browse all available engine swaps in GT7, organized by car brand or engine code. Whether you're fine-tuning your garage, planning your next competitive build, or just curious about swap options, this guide puts all the information at your fingertips. Features: - Search by Car Brand – Instantly see which engines can be swapped into every model. - Search by Engine Code – Find all cars compatible with a specific engine. - Real-time Search Filters – Quickly narrow down results as you type. - Organized & Up-to-Date Data – Clean lists updated with the latest swap information from GT7. - Tailored for Gran Turismo 7 Players – Built specifically for GT7’s swap system. Perfect for casual players and hardcore tuners alike, Engine Swap Guide is the essential unofficial companion app for making the most of Gran Turismo 7’s engine swap feature.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Engine Swap Guide for GT7 at Free against BimmerRefs's $3.99. Engine Swap Guide for GT7 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9). BimmerRefs's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). On ratings volume, 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
Engine Swap Guide for GT7 is free to download; BimmerRefs costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Engine Swap Guide for GT7 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively.
BimmerRefs ships an update every 2 weeks, Engine Swap Guide for GT7 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BimmerRefs | Engine Swap Guide for GT7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Manuel Rodriguez | Patrik Ell |
In-app purchases
BimmerRefs
No in-app purchases
Engine Swap Guide for GT7
No in-app purchases
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