Comparison

Adaptor Contorls 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

Adaptor Contorls

Features
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Adaptor Controls is a smart water valve controller designed specifically for water purification and softening systems. It provides real-time flow monitoring and automatic leak protection, immediately shutting off water flow when abnormalities are detected to prevent leaks and water damage.

About

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

Adaptor Contorls3 screens
Bimmer Telemetry3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Adaptor Contorls at none against Bimmer Telemetry's 1. Adaptor Contorls also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Bimmer Telemetry sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Adaptor Contorls asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Adaptor Contorls versus Bimmer Telemetry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdaptor ContorlsBimmer Telemetry
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size72 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer纒玲 车Dumitru Davidov

In-app purchases

None

Adaptor Contorls

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bimmer Telemetry

Subscriptions1
  • Bimmer Telemetry Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Adaptor Contorls free?
Adaptor Contorls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bimmer Telemetry free?
Bimmer Telemetry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Adaptor Contorls or Bimmer Telemetry have ads?
Neither Adaptor Contorls nor Bimmer Telemetry shows ads.

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