Comparison

Bimmerpost vs ThrottlePass

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 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.

About

ThrottlePass

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Bimmerpost4 screens
ThrottlePass4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bimmerpost versus ThrottlePass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerpostThrottlePass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB37 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBIMMERPOSTOversteer, 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

None

Bimmerpost

No in-app purchases

None

ThrottlePass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bimmerpost free?
Bimmerpost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThrottlePass free?
ThrottlePass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bimmerpost or ThrottlePass have ads?
ThrottlePass shows ads; Bimmerpost does not.
Which is updated more often, Bimmerpost or ThrottlePass?
Bimmerpost ships an update every 4 days, and ThrottlePass every 5 days. Most recently, Bimmerpost was updated on October 1, 2026 and ThrottlePass on September 24, 2026.

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