Comparison

CAN Studio vs Bimmer Telemetry

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

Head to head
About

CAN Studio

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CAN Decoder is an ISO 15765-2 CAN frame utility for quickly and easily understanding the contents of CAN bus data frames. Inspect frame packet data and frame structure in one place on any of your devices. Decode SAEJ1979 standard OBD parameter values instantly, with live-updates as you type. Features: - Copy frame data as hex bytes, as base64 encoding, and as ASCII text. - Import PacketLogger .pklg files that contain OBD scanner session data to automatically extract OBD command/response messages. - Decode ISO 15765-4 CAN 11-bit ID and 29-bit ID. - Decode SAEJ1979 Service 01 standard parameter id values.

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Bimmer Telemetry

Features
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SEE YOUR BATTERY’S CURRENT CAPACITY On compatible electric and plug-in hybrid BMW models, see the current usable battery capacity in kWh and live charging power - not just a percentage. Bimmer Telemetry is made for more than EVs. Gasoline, diesel, hybrid or electric: view every supported signal your vehicle provides, from tyres, doors and climate to location, actual mileage and upcoming service. No OBD dongle, cable or extra hardware is needed. Connect remotely through your own BMW CarData account and turn official vehicle signals into a clear, elegant dashboard on iPhone and iPad. SEE CHARGING AS IT HAPPENS β€’ Current charging power in kW β€’ AC or DC charging status β€’ Time to full and target charge β€’ Charging-port status UNDERSTAND YOUR BATTERY β€’ Current usable battery capacity in kWh β€’ State of charge and battery health β€’ High-voltage and 12 V battery data β€’ Electric range, consumption and mileage MORE THAN A CHARGING SCREEN Check doors, windows, locks, trunk, hood and alarm status. View measured and target tyre pressure, tyre temperature, climate data, cabin and exterior temperature, and more. See your vehicle on a live map and open its location in Apple Maps. EVERY VALUE EXPLAINED Tap any data point for a description based on BMW’s Telematics Data Catalogue. No more guessing what a signal means. PRIVATE BY DESIGN There are no developer accounts, ads, analytics or tracking SDKs. Vehicle data travels directly between your device and BMW CarData and is never sent to our servers. Tokens stay in the iOS Keychain, while cached data remains on your device. TRY BEFORE YOU CONNECT Explore a realistic BMW iX in free Demo Mode - no account required. Bimmer Telemetry Pro unlocks your own vehicle with a one-month free trial, followed by a monthly subscription. SETUP AND COMPATIBILITY Connecting your vehicle requires your own BMW CarData account and a free Client ID. Step-by-step guidance is included. Availability varies by market. CarData supports compatible BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and Toyota Supra vehicles; electrified models provide the richest experience. Bimmer Telemetry is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BMW AG or the other vehicle manufacturers mentioned. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CAN Studio2 screens
Bimmer Telemetry3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bimmer Telemetry at Free against CAN Studio's $59.99. CAN Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Bimmer Telemetry is free to download; CAN Studio costs $59.99 up front. Bimmer Telemetry sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. CAN Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CAN Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, Bimmer Telemetry every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
CAN Studio versus Bimmer Telemetry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAN StudioBimmer Telemetry
Price$59.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFearless design, LLCDumitru Davidov

In-app purchases

None

CAN Studio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bimmer Telemetry

Subscriptions1
  • Bimmer Telemetry Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is CAN Studio free?
CAN Studio costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bimmer Telemetry free?
Bimmer Telemetry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CAN Studio or Bimmer Telemetry have ads?
Neither CAN Studio nor Bimmer Telemetry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CAN Studio or Bimmer Telemetry?
CAN Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bimmer Telemetry every 6 weeks. Most recently, CAN Studio was updated on September 16, 2026 and Bimmer Telemetry on September 8, 2026.

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