Comparison

RevDash vs BimmerDash

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

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About

RevDash

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See your car’s live data, understand diagnostic codes, and keep a detailed record of your drives. RevDash brings the information that matters into a clear dashboard built for iPhone. Connect a compatible ELM327 BLE OBD-II adapter to get started. YOUR DRIVE, LIVE Follow speed, engine RPM, coolant temperature, and other available readings on an instrument-inspired dashboard. Fuel data and other readings depend on what your vehicle supports. TRIPS THAT RECORD THEMSELVES When your adapter is connected, RevDash can detect and record your drives automatically. Look back at distance, duration, fuel use, and route maps in your trip history. DIAGNOSTICS IN PLAIN LANGUAGE Read and clear supported OBD-II trouble codes. Clear descriptions help you understand what a warning code means and keep track of diagnostics for each vehicle. INSIGHTS OVER TIME Explore weekly driving patterns and fuel economy trends. On supported iPhones, Apple Intelligence adds on-device driving summaries. THE DETAILS, AT A GLANCE Check recent trip information in widgets, follow live vehicle status on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, and view key information with CarPlay. ROOM FOR EVERY VEHICLE Keep separate trips, diagnostics, and settings for each vehicle in your garage. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads, subscriptions, analytics, or cloud account. Your driving data stays on your iPhone. WHAT YOU NEED β€’ A compatible ELM327 BLE OBD-II adapter β€’ A vehicle with an OBD-II port β€’ Bluetooth enabled; Location access for route recording Apple Intelligence features require a supported iPhone and iOS version. Available vehicle readings vary by make, model, and adapter.

About

BimmerDash

Features
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Transform your iPhone into a high-performance, gaming-inspired digital cockpit gauge cluster. BimmerDash is a premier OBD-II vehicle monitoring App designed specifically for Bimmer enthusiasts. 【 Engine & ECU Optimized for F-Chassis & B-Series / N-Series 】 BimmerDash is deeply optimized for B48, B58, S55, N20, and N55 engine control units (ECU), ensuring high-precision data logging and rapid PID polling response. 【 Apple Intelligence On-Device AI Diagnostics 】 β€’ 15-Minute Telemetry Backtest: Fully automatic analysis of boost curves, ignition timing advance, and knock retard events powered by the iPhone's local Apple Neural Engine (ANE). β€’ 100% On-Device Privacy: Zero dependencies on external cloud servers. Operates at full speed on tracks or remote roads without cellular signal. 【 Apple CarPlay & Live Activities 】 β€’ CarPlay Multi-Layout Support: Strictly complies with Apple driving safety guidelines with 10-second interval peak and average metric calculations. β€’ Live Activities: Real-time telemetry monitoring on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. 【 18 Core Performance Metrics 】 Track both engine health and track-focused metrics simultaneously, including: β€’ Engine Speed (RPM) & Live Vehicle Speed β€’ Turbo Boost Pressure β€’ Engine Oil Temp & Coolant Temp β€’ Throttle Position β€’ Battery Voltage ...and many other critical data points to help you manage thermal efficiency and power delivery. 【 Hardware & Connection Requirements 】 β€’ This app requires a compatible aftermarket Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE / Bluetooth Low Energy) OBD-II adapter (e.g., vLinker BM+, OBDLink CX, or any standard BLE-compliant ELM327 / OBD2 adapter). β€’ Classic Bluetooth 2.0 / 3.0 (legacy non-BLE) and Wi-Fi-only OBD adapters are NOT supported by iOS and will not connect. β€’ Quick Tip: Do NOT pair the device in your iPhone’s iOS Bluetooth settings. Simply turn on Bluetooth, plug in your adapter, and connect seamlessly directly inside the app. 【 Racing Simulator Telemetry Support 】 β€’ Currently supports the Forza series with a dedicated racing dashboard display. 【 Disclaimer & Safety Information 】 β€’ Drive safely. Do NOT attempt to operate or configure this app while driving. β€’ Data displayed by this app is intended for performance monitoring and enthusiast reference only. It is not a substitute for professional factory diagnostic tools used for repair or mechanical troubleshooting. β€’ All vehicle platform codes, model names, and related terms are properties of their respective registered owners. This app is an independent third-party enthusiast monitoring tool. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RevDash4 screens
BimmerDash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BimmerDash at Free against RevDash's $1.99. RevDash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

BimmerDash is free to download; RevDash costs $1.99 up front. BimmerDash sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RevDash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RevDash ships an update every 3 days, BimmerDash every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
RevDash versus BimmerDash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRevDashBimmerDash
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua FigueroaCHUN-YI LIN

In-app purchases

None

RevDash

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BimmerDash

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Pass$0.991 Month
  • Premium Annual Pass$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • BimmerDash Lifetime VIP$24.99

Questions

Is RevDash free?
RevDash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BimmerDash free?
BimmerDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RevDash or BimmerDash have ads?
BimmerDash shows ads; RevDash does not.
Which is updated more often, RevDash or BimmerDash?
RevDash ships an update every 3 days, and BimmerDash every 10 days. Most recently, RevDash was updated on October 24, 2026 and BimmerDash on October 24, 2026.

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