Comparison

Bimmer Telemetry vs EasyScan

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

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Bimmer Telemetry

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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. Petrol, 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, iPad and iPhone Duo. 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 CHARGING HISTORY AND TYRE HEALTH β€’ Every charging session from the last 30 days: energy added, duration, peak power, start and end charge, and where you charged β€’ Smart Maintenance tyre diagnosis: wear, defects, season, dimensions and the mileage left until replacement β€’ Saved charging locations with their charging windows, current limits and plug type β€’ Vehicle details: model, series, body type, colour, build date and gross battery capacity APPLE INTELLIGENCE AND SIRI β€’ A two-sentence, plain-language summary of your car’s state, generated entirely on device with Apple Intelligence – nothing leaves your iPhone (iOS 26 or later on supported devices) β€’ Ask Siri β€œCheck my BMW in Bimmer Telemetry”, or add the action to Shortcuts, Spotlight and the Action button, and hear battery, range and charging state in seconds MADE FOR EVERY SCREEN β€’ Arrange the dashboard tiles in your own order by dragging (iOS 27) β€’ A two-column dashboard on iPad and on iPhone Duo when unfolded; the layout follows the window as you fold, split or resize β€’ Toolbars and the tab bar tuck away while you scroll, so the data stays front and centre 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, cached data stays on your device, and the Apple Intelligence summary is computed on device. TRY BEFORE YOU CONNECT Explore a realistic BMW iX in free Demo Mode – including charging history, tyres and vehicle details – 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, and the data BMW provides varies by model: charging history, tyre diagnosis and charging locations appear when your vehicle supports them. CarData supports compatible BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and Toyota Supra vehicles; electrified models provide the richest experience. Available in 14 languages. 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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EasyScan

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EasyScan turns your iPhone and an ELM327-compatible OBD adapter into a fault code reader that explains every code in plain words. Read the codes, see what they mean and get a clear plan for what to check first. HOW IT WORKS 1. Plug a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth LE adapter (for example, Vgate) into the OBD-II port and switch on the ignition. 2. Connect in the app and choose a scan: engine only (OBD-II) or all modules that answer. 3. Open the report and ask the AI mechanic what it means for your car. FEATURES β€’ Fault codes from every module that answers, such as engine, transmission, ABS or airbags, over OBD-II, UDS and KWP2000 β€’ Offline meanings for 9,348 generic codes in English, German and Russian β€’ Offline VIN decoding: make, country and, where the VIN encodes it, model year; model and engine for many European cars β€’ AI fault analysis: likely causes, what to check yourself, what the workshop should check and whether it looks safe to drive β€’ Chat with the AI mechanic by text or voice; it can ask the app to read more data from the car (read-only) β€’ Claude and GPT models, from quick answers to deep analysis β€’ Live gauges: up to three OBD values in real time β€’ PDF reports to share with your workshop β€’ Clear fault codes on your command, with a readback of what was really cleared β€’ Scan history and saved AI analyses on your iPhone β€’ My account: support ID and credit balance β€’ Demo mode: explore the app without a car GOOD TO KNOW EasyScan is not a dealer tool. Which modules answer depends on the car, its gateway and your adapter. Manufacturer-specific codes often have no public definition; when the AI interprets one, the app says so. Bluetooth Classic adapters that only show up in iPhone Settings cannot be used by iPhone apps. PRO AND CREDITS Free: reading codes, offline meanings, scan history and demo mode. EasyScan Pro unlocks clearing codes, live gauges and PDF reports. Subscription and lifetime options are available. Try AI analysis for free. Credits for AI analysis can be purchased separately in the app. Pro Monthly is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; the renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. PRIVACY No sign-up, no ads, no tracking. Scan reports and completed AI analyses are saved on your iPhone. With your consent, AI features send data through our servers to Anthropic and OpenAI. Our privacy policy explains how this data is processed and stored. SAFETY Don't use the app while driving. AI answers are for information and don't replace a qualified mechanic. Clearing codes resets the readiness monitors, so have the fault inspected first. Terms of Use: https://racemeasureapp.com/cardiag/terms Privacy Policy: https://racemeasureapp.com/cardiag/privacy Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bimmer Telemetry3 screens
EasyScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EasyScan at every 5 days against Bimmer Telemetry's every 2 months. 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 EasyScan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bimmer Telemetry ships an update every 2 months, EasyScan every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Bimmer Telemetry versus EasyScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmer TelemetryEasyScan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDumitru DavidovRaceMeasure LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bimmer Telemetry

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

EasyScan

Subscriptions1
  • EasyScan Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time5
  • 100 AI Credits$0.99
  • 500 AI Credits$4.99
  • 1,000 AI Credits$9.99
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  • 2,500 AI Credits$24.99
  • CarDiag Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Bimmer Telemetry free?
Bimmer Telemetry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EasyScan free?
EasyScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bimmer Telemetry or EasyScan have ads?
Neither Bimmer Telemetry nor EasyScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bimmer Telemetry or EasyScan?
Bimmer Telemetry ships an update every 2 months, and EasyScan every 5 days. Most recently, Bimmer Telemetry was updated on October 31, 2026 and EasyScan on October 31, 2026.

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