Bimmerpost vs XCarmaps
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 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.
XCarmaps
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XCarmaps is the easiest way to discover, organize, and stay connected with the car community. Never miss another car meet, cruise, Cars & Coffee, or car show. Explore upcoming events on an interactive map, follow your favorite organizers, and receive reminders so you always know what's happening nearby. Features • Discover car meets, cruises, shows, and car events near you • Explore events on a live interactive map • Follow organizers and receive event updates automatically • Save events and get reminders before they begin • View event details, locations, parking information, tickets, and organizer updates • Create and manage your own car events • Host public or private community events Whether you're looking for a weekend Cars & Coffee, a scenic cruise, a local car show, or a large community gathering, XCarmaps helps you find events faster and keeps everything organized in one place. Designed for both attendees and organizers, XCarmaps makes discovering, sharing, and managing car events simple. Join a growing community and never miss your next event.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bimmerpost at every 5 days against XCarmaps's every 3 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bimmerpost ships an update every 5 days, XCarmaps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bimmerpost | XCarmaps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BIMMERPOST | BOHDAN TURUTSKYI |
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
XCarmaps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bimmerpost
No in-app purchases
XCarmaps
No in-app purchases
