Comparison

FLASHEX vs TopScan for Bimmers

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

Head to head
About

FLASHEX

Customize your BMW's firmware with various options, including engine and transmission tuning. Monitor vehicle parameters, read diagnostic trouble codes, and flash pre-defined maps via OBD or WiFi. Supports a wide range of BMW models.

Highlights
  • Customizable firmware options
  • Engine and transmission ECU re-flashing
  • Real-time vehicle parameter monitoring
  • DTC code reading
  • OBD and WiFi flashing
  • Datalogging capabilities
Features
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FLASHEX is a complete tuning solution for your BMW vehicle. FLASHEX is a tool where you can configure a firmware of your vehicle with different nice options on your own. You can fully customize your vehicle as you wish. Connect your Apple iPhone or iPad tou your car and flash pre-defined OTS maps. Flashing is available over OBD using ENET or WiFi. Also you can monitor your vehicle's parameters, save it as datalogs for further investigation the behaviour of your vehicle, as well as reading vehicle DTC codes. You can configure next options: - Coolant target(well known "cold thermostat") - Overheating thresholds - Burbles(separatelly confort/sport mode) - Catalyst monitoring - Catalyst heating - Disable catalic-coated radiator sensor - Exhaust-flaps always open in sport mode - Startup roar - Configure speed limit - Etc. Also you can re-flash your auto-tranmission ECU. - Stage3 level - Gear Display in D-mode - Increased transmission Torque Limiter - Improved shifting in Comfort/Sport - Significantly improved shifting in Sport+ - Maximum performance in DTC and DSC OFF modes - No automatic upshift in M/Sport and M/Sport+ - Extended Launch Control torque limits - Ignition Cut-Off 3500rpm/200Nm - Etc. Supported vehicles: 1'F20/F21 2'F22/F23/G42 3'F30/F31/F34/F35/G20/G21/G28 4'F32/F33/F36/G22/G23/G26 5'F10/F11/F07/F18/G30/G31/G38 6'F06/F12/F13/G32 7'F01/F02/F03/G11/G12 8'G14/G15/G16 X3'F25/G01/G08 X4'F26/G02 X5'F15/G05/G18 X6'F16/G06 X7'G07 Z4'G29 Supra'J29 This list is approximate, on some markets date can differ. To be sure that your vehicle is support, pls connect FLASHEX app to your vehicle, and it will automatically identify if your vehicle supported or not. X-Drive is supported on all cars All performance power kit cars are supported. Disclaimer: For off-road use only.

About

TopScan for Bimmers

Transform your phone into a powerful car diagnostic tool. Connect via Bluetooth to perform full system scans, access live data, and execute special maintenance functions. Generate detailed reports and identify issues with bi-directional controls.

Highlights
  • Full-system diagnosis
  • Bi-directional controls
  • AutoVIN vehicle identification
  • Special maintenance functions
  • Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 connection
  • Diagnostic report generation
Features
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Connect the TopScan to your Phone via Bluetooth and turn your devices into a smart and powerful diagnostic tool! The Bluetooth OBDIIscan tool is loaded with essential features such as full OBDII functionality, full system diagnosis, bi-directional controls, autoVIN, automatic diagnostic reports, and more. Maintenance service functions and coverage for 100+ vehicle brands make the Topscan a versatile and portable auto scanner for technicians. Key Features: 1. Full-system diagnosis: Engine, Transmission, Airbag, ABS, ESP, TPMS, Immobilizer, Gateway, Steering, Radio, Air Conditioning and more. 2. All-system diagnostic basic functions: access ECU info, read fault codes, clear fault codes, read data stream. 3. Special functions: Oil reset, throttle adaptation, EPB reset, BMS reset, and more. 4. Bi-directional control to target problems easily. 4. AutoVIN for automatic vehicle identification and quick diagnosis. 5. Wireless connection, Bluetooth 5.0 with a range of 33 feet/10m. Works on iOS 11.0 or above, compact and portable. 6. Repair data library: DTC repair guide, technical service bulletin, DLC location, warning light library. 7. Graph, value and dashboard-like data display for easy interpretation.  8. Generate diagnostic reports for system, fault Codes, or data streams. 9. Feedback function enables users to submit issues and requests to us in a convenient way.

Screenshots

FLASHEX3 screens
TopScan for Bimmers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TopScan for Bimmers at 5.0 against FLASHEX's 3.0. TopScan for Bimmers also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). FLASHEX's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TopScan for Bimmers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FLASHEX ships an update every 3 weeks, TopScan for Bimmers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FLASHEX versus TopScan for Bimmers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLASHEXTopScan for Bimmers
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB676 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander RyzhovHK TOPDON TECHNOLOGY Co., LIMITED

Customer experience

FLASHEX

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

TopScan for Bimmers

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FLASHEX

No in-app purchases

None

TopScan for Bimmers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FLASHEX free?
FLASHEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TopScan for Bimmers free?
TopScan for Bimmers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FLASHEX or TopScan for Bimmers?
TopScan for Bimmers is rated higher. FLASHEX averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TopScan for Bimmers averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FLASHEX or TopScan for Bimmers have ads?
Neither FLASHEX nor TopScan for Bimmers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FLASHEX or TopScan for Bimmers?
FLASHEX ships an update every 3 weeks, and TopScan for Bimmers every 2 months. Most recently, FLASHEX was updated on October 24, 2026 and TopScan for Bimmers on October 16, 2026.

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