BimmerUtility vs Techniker Toolbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Edit FDL, NCD, & FA files
- Save diagnostic reports
- Compare SVT & NCD files
- Lightweight toolset
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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.
Techniker Toolbox
This app provides essential technical calculators and a compact lexicon for maintenance, service, and technical education. It covers electrical engineering, mechanics, IT, pneumatics, and hydraulics, with basic functions available for free and premium features via a one-time purchase.
- Electrical engineering calculations
- Mechanics and drive calculations
- IT and OT subnetting
- Pneumatics and hydraulics
- Technical lexicon and guides
- Unit and dB converters
- Favorites and history
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Techniker Toolbox is your practical companion for maintenance, field service, workshop tasks and technical training. Technical calculators, a compact reference and clear help texts support your work on site. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Ohm’s law, three-phase power, voltage drop, motor current, circuit protection, and power supply and UPS sizing. MECHANICS Torque and power, conveyor belt speed, bearing life, gear ratios, motor and drive sizing, and thermal expansion. IT AND OT Subnets and CIDR, data rates and transfer times, storage requirements, video storage, PoE power budgets and UPS runtime. PNEUMATICS AND HYDRAULICS Cylinder force, pneumatic sizing, hydraulic power and compressed air consumption. REFERENCE AND EVERYDAY TASKS A technical reference with explanations, checks and diagrams for RJ45 T568A/B and fiber color sequences. A unit converter, dB calculator, favorites and recently used tools help you find answers quickly. Basic features are free. An optional one-time Premium purchase permanently unlocks additional features, including advanced calculators and iCloud synchronization. The app supports German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Korean. Number formatting and inputs follow your region. Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional design or inspection. Follow local regulations, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements. Work on electrical installations must be carried out by appropriately qualified personnel.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Techniker Toolbox at 100% against BimmerUtility's 20%. BimmerUtility's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Techniker Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BimmerUtility asks for nothing beyond the download.
BimmerUtility ships an update every 2 months, Techniker Toolbox every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BimmerUtility | Techniker Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Hebb | Dominik Gausmann |
Customer experience
BimmerUtility
Techniker Toolbox
In-app purchases
BimmerUtility
No in-app purchases
Techniker Toolbox
- Techniker Toolbox Premium$1.99
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