Comparison

Bimmer Telemetry vs FST

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

Head to head
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/

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FST

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FST Smart Climate gets the cabin ready before you get in, and keeps adjusting while you drive. PRECONDITIONING β€’ Set a target and precondition the cabin (precool or preheat) with Shortcuts or a tap. β€’ Auto climate can start on its own. If nobody gets in within the countdown, climate turns off. LIVE ACTIVITIES β€’ Cabin, outdoor, and target temperatures on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. β€’ Watch the shutoff countdown while preconditioning. β€’ See Camp Mode and temperature hold at a glance. SHORTCUTS β€’ Run Smart Preconditioning with Siri or the Shortcuts app. β€’ Add place and time rules, including scheduled climate routines. β€’ Put the action on Control Center, Action Button, or Lock Screen. COMFORT β€’ Learns from the temperatures you pick. β€’ Tweaks the target as outdoor conditions change on the road. β€’ Keeps a history of preconditioning and adjustments. PRIVACY Review data practices, export your data, withdraw vehicle authorization, or delete your account in the privacy center. REQUIREMENTS β€’ Supported Tesla accounts and vehicles in mainland China use the China service. Supported accounts in North America and Asia Pacific, excluding mainland China, use the Tesla America API region (NA) service. β€’ Languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and English. β€’ Official Tesla authorization and virtual key pairing are required before vehicle control. β€’ Feature availability depends on your Tesla account region, vehicle compatibility, connectivity, and Fleet API availability. SUBSCRIPTIONS FST offers automatically renewing monthly and annual subscriptions. Eligible new subscribers may start with a free trial; trial eligibility, trial length, prices, and currency are shown by your local App Store before you subscribe. Payments are charged to your Apple account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; renewal is charged within 24 hours before that period ends. Any unused free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Manage or cancel in Settings β†’ your name β†’ Subscriptions. FST is an independent third-party app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tesla. Tesla is a trademark of its owner. Privacy policy: Mainland China: https://tesla.guzhentao.work/fst-platform/privacy North America and Asia Pacific: https://us.guzhentao.work/fst-platform/privacy Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bimmer Telemetry3 screens
FST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FST at every 2 days against Bimmer Telemetry's every 6 weeks. Bimmer Telemetry's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and FST sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bimmer Telemetry ships an update every 6 weeks, FST every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Bimmer Telemetry versus FST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmer TelemetryFST
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS18.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDumitru DavidovζŒ―ζΆ› ι‘Ύ

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bimmer Telemetry

Subscriptions1
  • Bimmer Telemetry Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
2 purchases

FST

Subscriptions2
  • FST Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • FST Annual7 Days trial$49.901 Year

Questions

Is Bimmer Telemetry free?
Bimmer Telemetry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FST free?
FST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bimmer Telemetry or FST have ads?
Neither Bimmer Telemetry nor FST shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bimmer Telemetry or FST?
Bimmer Telemetry ships an update every 6 weeks, and FST every 2 days. Most recently, Bimmer Telemetry was updated on October 29, 2026 and FST on October 29, 2026.

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