BimmerDash vs OpenBimmer

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 】 • 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). • 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 】 • CarPlay Multi-Layout Support: Strictly complies with Apple driving safety guidelines with 10-second interval peak and average metric calculations. • 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: • Engine Speed (RPM) & Live Vehicle Speed • Turbo Boost Pressure • Engine Oil Temp & Coolant Temp • Throttle Position • Battery Voltage ...and many other critical data points to help you manage thermal efficiency and power delivery. 【 Hardware & Connection Requirements 】 • 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). • Classic Bluetooth 2.0 / 3.0 (legacy non-BLE) and Wi-Fi-only OBD adapters are NOT supported by iOS and will not connect. • 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 】 • Currently supports the Forza series with a dedicated racing dashboard display. 【 Disclaimer & Safety Information 】 • Drive safely. Do NOT attempt to operate or configure this app while driving. • 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. • 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/

OpenBimmer turns a Bluetooth LE OBD adapter into a live dashboard, data logger and diagnostics tool. It is built for BMW turbo engines (N54, N55, B58, S55, N13, S58, S63) and works with any car that has an OBD-II port. LIVE GAUGES - Boost against target, ignition timing, intake, coolant and oil temperature, lambda and AFR, fuel rail pressure, load and more - Peak hold, min and max for every value and a shift light that follows your engine's redline - Choose what every gauge shows DATA LOGS - Record pulls with up to 34 channels - Scrub through them on a multi-channel chart - Export CSV for datazap or a spreadsheet DIAGNOSE - Read stored, pending and permanent engine fault codes with descriptions - Clear codes, check readiness monitors, read the VIN and battery voltage PERFORMANCE TIMER - 0-100 km/h, 100-200 km/h, 0-60 mph, 60-130 mph, 1/8 and 1/4 mile - GPS or OBD speed, history and best times FREE, OPEN SOURCE, PRIVATE - No account, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays on your phone. - Source code: github.com/openbimmer/openbimmer (MIT license) WHAT YOU NEED An ELM327-compatible Bluetooth LE adapter, for example Vgate iCar Pro BLE, Veepeak OBDCheck BLE, vLinker BLE or OBDLink CX. No adapter yet? The built-in demo adapter lets you try everything. OpenBimmer reads standardised OBD-II data and never writes software to your car. Never use the app while driving. OpenBimmer is an independent community project and not affiliated with BMW AG. BMW and the engine names are trademarks of their owners and are only used to describe compatibility.