Bimmerpost vs ThrottlePass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Latest BMW news updates
- Dedicated BMW blog
- Active community forums
- Buy/sell items in forums
- Push notifications for news
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BIMMERPOST is a community based BMW Forum and BMW News site with a dedicated Blog. The Bimmerpost app brings all the latest BMW news right to your finger tips. Bimmerpost is well known for getting BMW news first, before the other 'blogs' copy it from us. With this app, we will push the news right to your pocket the moment it gets published. In fact, this is how a lot of other competing BMW blogs get their news. Get the news before they can get it! Bimmerpost is also the most active BMW community on the planet. With this app you have full access to our community forums, to read, ask questions, buy/sell items, etc.. The iPhone application brings all the features you've come to love from the web to your iPhone, iPad and iPod.
ThrottlePass
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Track Your Performance, Chase Every Second. ThrottlePass is the ultimate app for track day enthusiasts, weekend racers, and motorsport fanatics. Whether you're at Laguna Seca, Mosport GP, or your local circuit, capture every lap and see how you stack up. KEY FEATURES • Effortless Lap Tracking - Log your lap times with detailed session information including weather, track conditions, and vehicle configuration • Vehicle Profiles - Manage multiple vehicles with photos, modifications, and performance history • Track Leaderboards - See where you rank on your favorite tracks and follow top performers • Real-Time Notifications - Get notified when someone beats your time or posts to tracks you follow • Rich Session Details - Add photos, notes, tire pressures, and track-specific configurations to every lap • Track Discovery - Find and explore race tracks worldwide with community-driven lap times • Social Racing - Comment on laps, celebrate achievements, and connect with other drivers • Performance Analytics - Track your improvement over time and compare sessions FOR EVERY TYPE OF DRIVER From HPDE novices to seasoned time attack competitors, ThrottlePass helps you document your progress, learn from faster drivers, and celebrate your victories. Whether you drive a Miata, GT3 RS, or anything in between, your times matter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Bimmerpost at none against ThrottlePass's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bimmerpost ships an update every 4 days, ThrottlePass every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bimmerpost | ThrottlePass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BIMMERPOST | Oversteer, Inc. |
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
ThrottlePass
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bimmerpost
No in-app purchases
ThrottlePass
No in-app purchases









