Comparison

Diesel+ vs TuningHost

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

Head to head
About

Diesel+

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Diesel+ is the ultimate app for owners of Volkswagen Group and BMW diesel vehicles who want to get the most out of their vehicle. With just a few clicks, you can take your car's performance to new levels - right from your iPhone. Performance increase at manufacturer level: Our technology meets the highest quality standards and is fully developed and tested on the respective vehicle. Our application engineers from the automotive industry have the necessary experience and know-how to offer safe and uncompromising performance enhancement.

About

TuningHost

Features
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Attention! ECU Reflashing Required! Up to 32 firmware modes โ€“ for complete freedom to customize performance. Use several modes at once โ€“ combine them for maximum flexibility. Modes are saved in the ECU โ€“ your settings stay even if the ignition is off and reload automatically. Secure access โ€“ each ECU has its own code, which can be entered quickly via QR scan. Multiple cars? No problem. The app automatically picks the right code for the connected vehicle. Brute force protection โ€“ keeps your security code safe from hacking attempts. Advanced access levels โ€“ unlock extra features with a separate code, without reflashing the ECU. Anti-theft mode โ€“ blocks unauthorized reprogramming via the OBD port. Safety first โ€“ some modes (like ANTI-THEFT or E85) can only be enabled when the car is stopped (0 km/h, 0 RPM). Dual ECU support โ€“ keeps both ECUs perfectly in sync. Trouble code handling โ€“ read and clear error codes in seconds. Fast connection โ€“ instantly reconnects to your paired ELM327 device. Live mode display โ€“ shows the current active mode as soon as you connect. Voltage check โ€“ warns you if battery voltage drops below 10V. Two languages โ€“ English and German included. Day & Night UI โ€“ automatic theme switch for better visibility. Adjustable Burble & Pops & Bangs on the fly: Injection Ignition timing Duration Minimum RPM Maximum vehicle speed Catalytic converter protection switch Torque compensation switch Random activation switch Preset manager

Screenshots

Diesel+2 screens
TuningHost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Diesel+ at weekly against TuningHost's fortnightly. TuningHost's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diesel+ ships an update weekly, TuningHost fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Diesel+ versus TuningHost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiesel+TuningHost
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size16 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTPE Europe GmbHTuning Host SL GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Diesel+

No in-app purchases

None

TuningHost

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Diesel+ free?
Diesel+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TuningHost free?
TuningHost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Diesel+ or TuningHost have ads?
Neither Diesel+ nor TuningHost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Diesel+ or TuningHost?
Diesel+ ships an update weekly, and TuningHost fortnightly. Most recently, Diesel+ was updated on September 2, 2026 and TuningHost on September 22, 2026.

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