# CANBOXPRO vs BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR

The clearest difference is rating: BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR at 3.5 against CANBOXPRO's 3.0. BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR also leads on ratings volume (56 vs 2). CANBOXPRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CANBOXPRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR has 56 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CANBOXPRO ships an update every 8 days, BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CANBOXPRO | BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canboxpro/id6473891966/reviews) | **[3.5 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimmerlight-for-bmw-mini-and-rr/id6745905907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Visconti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182909054) | [MeTalent](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692983713) |

## What reviewers say

### CANBOXPRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canboxpro/id6473891966)

Wirelessly monitor your current ethanol content percentage using a compatible Continental Ethanol sensor. This application requires a specific Bluetooth module for wireless connectivity.

**Highlights:** Wireless ethanol content viewing, Compatible with Continental Ethanol sensors, Requires custom Bluetooth module, Real-time data display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimmerlight-for-bmw-mini-and-rr/id6745905907)

Control your BMW, MINI, or Rolls-Royce vehicle's lights in real-time. Connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to trigger indicators, headlights, fog lights, and more directly from your iPhone or iPad. Ideal for car enthusiasts, filming, and car meets.

**Highlights:** Real-time light control, Bluetooth (BLE) and ENET (Wi-Fi) connectivity, Control indicators, headlights, fog lights, Supports F and G-series BMWs, No coding required, Instant live response

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Half-Year Access | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access (Member Offer) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CANBOXPRO free?

CANBOXPRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR free?

BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CANBOXPRO or BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR?

BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR is rated higher. CANBOXPRO averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR averages 3.5 from 56 ratings.

### Do CANBOXPRO or BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR have ads?

Neither CANBOXPRO nor BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CANBOXPRO or BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR?

CANBOXPRO ships an update every 8 days, and BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR fortnightly. Most recently, CANBOXPRO was updated on June 1, 2026 and BimmerLight for BMW, MINI & RR on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*