Comparison

BimmerUtility vs Diesel+

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

Head to head
About

BimmerUtility

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
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A simple lightweight toolset to help you edit your FDL, NCD & FA files. Save diagnostic reports, compare SVT & NCD files & more.

About

Diesel+

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Diesel+ is the ultimate app for owners of Volkswagen Group and BMW diesel vehicles who want to get the most out of their vehicle. With just a few clicks, you can take your car's performance to new levels - right from your iPhone. Performance increase at manufacturer level: Our technology meets the highest quality standards and is fully developed and tested on the respective vehicle. Our application engineers from the automotive industry have the necessary experience and know-how to offer safe and uncompromising performance enhancement.

Screenshots

BimmerUtility4 screens
Diesel+2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Diesel+ at weekly against BimmerUtility's every 2 months. BimmerUtility's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BimmerUtility ships an update every 2 months, Diesel+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BimmerUtility versus Diesel+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerUtilityDiesel+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert HebbTPE Europe GmbH

In-app purchases

None

BimmerUtility

No in-app purchases

None

Diesel+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BimmerUtility free?
BimmerUtility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Diesel+ free?
Diesel+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BimmerUtility or Diesel+ have ads?
Neither BimmerUtility nor Diesel+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BimmerUtility or Diesel+?
BimmerUtility ships an update every 2 months, and Diesel+ weekly. Most recently, BimmerUtility was updated on September 23, 2026 and Diesel+ on September 2, 2026.

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