Comparison

BMLight vs R2 GearCalc

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

Head to head
About

BMLight

Features
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BMLight connecting your iPhone to our hardware module. You gain full control over the Iconic Glow Grille, headlights, and taillights through a clean, menu-driven dashboard. Core App Functionality: Grille Management: The app allows you to adjust the Iconic Glow grille independently of other light sources. Manual Brightness: Use a slider to set the exact intensity of the grille illumination. Adaptive Brightness: Program the grille to change its brightness automatically based on your current headlight mode (Daytime Running Lights, Low Beam, or High Beam). Strobe and Show Light Modes: Control high-visibility lighting sequences for events or off-road use. Instant Activation: Toggle strobe lights on or off with a single tap. Grille Sync: Set a dedicated blink pattern for the grille to run specifically when strobe mode is active. Animation Customization: Modify how your vehicle greets you when you arrive or leave. Taillight Animation Sequence Variations: Select from various animation patterns for the rear lights that trigger during locking and unlocking (Allegro, Vivace, Adagio).

About

R2 GearCalc

Features
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Gear ratio calculator for drift and race cars. Pick your gearbox, final drive and tire size and instantly see: • wheel speed in every gear at your shift RPM • RPM drop on every upshift • a clear RPM vs speed sawtooth chart • speed per 1000 RPM for every gear WINTERS QUICK CHANGE BUILT IN The full Winters Performance 8500-series 10-spline gear chart is included: 67 spur gear sets with 4.12, 4.57 and 4.86 ring & pinion options. Ratios are computed from exact tooth counts. Star the sets you own to build your inventory and swap between them in one tap to compare setups. 269 GEARBOX PRESETS Factory ratio presets from popular manual and automatic transmissions (ZF GS6-53DZ selected by default), or enter a manual final drive ratio for any other setup. TIRE SIZE YOUR WAY Enter the outside diameter in millimeters or a metric size like 225/45R17, with common presets one tap away. BUILT FOR THE TRACK High-contrast dark interface with bright accents that stays readable in direct sunlight. No account, no ads, no data collection — everything stays on your device and works offline.

Screenshots

BMLight4 screens
R2 GearCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: R2 GearCalc at 16.4 against BMLight's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
BMLight versus R2 GearCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBMLightR2 GearCalc
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalii PaladianYury Rak

In-app purchases

None

BMLight

No in-app purchases

None

R2 GearCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BMLight free?
BMLight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is R2 GearCalc free?
R2 GearCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BMLight or R2 GearCalc have ads?
Neither BMLight nor R2 GearCalc shows ads.

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