Comparison

Bimmerpost vs RearView Social

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

Head to head
About

Bimmerpost

Stay updated with the latest BMW news and engage with a vibrant community of enthusiasts. Get breaking news before other blogs and access active forums for discussions, buying, and selling.

Highlights
  • Latest BMW news updates
  • Dedicated BMW blog
  • Active community forums
  • Buy/sell items in forums
  • Push notifications for news
Features
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BIMMERPOST is a dedicated community forum and news site for BMW enthusiasts. The Bimmerpost app brings all the latest news about BMW vehicles right to your fingertips. Known for breaking stories first, the app pushes updates straight to your pocket the moment they are published. In fact, this is how a lot of other competing blogs get their news. Get the news before they can get it! Bimmerpost is also the most active community of BMW owners on the planet. With this app, you have full access to our forums to read, ask questions, share photos, and buy/sell items. Our community is highly active for discussions about the cars, sharing photos, videos and wallpapers. The mobile application brings all the features you love from the web directly to your iPhone and iPad. Disclaimer: BIMMERPOST is an independent, unofficial community and news site. BIMMERPOST is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.

About

RearView Social

Connect with other drivers using just their license plate. Message or call fellow road users for various reasons, from making friends to urgent requests. Explore forums and build a community around shared interests and driving experiences.

Highlights
  • Contact drivers by license plate
  • In-app messaging and calling
  • Driver community forums
  • Share road tips and memories
  • Connect with car enthusiasts
Features
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RearView is THE app for drivers, connecting you through your vehicle’s number plate. Have you ever wished you can talk to another road user? Whether it is for something as simple as making a new friend or something more urgent like asking a driver to move their vehicle, RearView now let’s you message and call the driver by entering just their number plate! Simply enter your number plate upon sign up and other road users can now contact you. Chat, call, and collaborate with fellow car enthusiasts while exploring vibrant forums dedicated to your interests. Whether you’re seeking road tips, sharing memories, or just cruising for new friends, RearView transforms every drive into a community experience.

Screenshots

Bimmerpost4 screens
RearView Social4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RearView Social at 78% against Bimmerpost's 65%. On price, update cadence, 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

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bimmerpost versus RearView Social: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerpostRearView Social
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB116 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBIMMERPOSTShehroze Gul

Customer experience

Bimmerpost

All ratings7,015 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews371 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative28.3%

RearView Social

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Bimmerpost

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Logging out frequently
  • No connection errors
  • Issues with YouTube video playback
  • Marketplace search not working
  • Posting and private messaging problems
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  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to save draft posts
  • Option to return to previous post position
  • Shortcut to specific model forums
  • Ability to hold backspace to delete text
  • Notification for new replies to posts
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  • Daily email digest of new forum posts
  • Improved search functionality
  • Easier image/file upload process

RearView Social

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bimmerpost

No in-app purchases

None

RearView Social

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bimmerpost free?
Bimmerpost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RearView Social free?
RearView Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bimmerpost or RearView Social have ads?
Neither Bimmerpost nor RearView Social shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bimmerpost or RearView Social?
Bimmerpost ships an update every 5 days, and RearView Social every 5 days. Most recently, Bimmerpost was updated on November 1, 2026 and RearView Social on October 8, 2026.

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