Comparison

BimmerObd vs OpenBimmer

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

Head to head
About

BimmerObd

Transform your phone into a car diagnostic tool with a compatible OBD-II adapter. Read trouble codes, view live sensor data, and access an offline library for code explanations. Perform service resets and generate PDF reports for your vehicle's records.

Highlights
  • Read and clear trouble codes
  • Offline code library with explanations
  • Live sensor data display
  • Battery health monitoring
  • Readiness and freeze frame data
  • Service resets and guides
  • PDF report generation
  • Multi-vehicle garage
Features
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Turn your phone into a capable car diagnostic tool. Connect a standard, compatible Wi-Fi OBD-II adapter and read what your vehicle's computer is really reporting — trouble codes, live sensor data, readiness monitors and more. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Read and clear trouble codes. Scan the engine and other control modules for current, pending and permanent diagnostic trouble codes, then clear them after a repair. - Understand every code. A built-in offline library explains what each code means, its likely causes, common symptoms, suggested fixes and a typical repair cost range. No internet connection needed. - Watch live data. Real-time engine speed, vehicle speed, coolant and intake temperature, engine load, throttle position, fuel trims, airflow, timing and more on smooth custom gauges and charts. - Check battery health. Follow charging voltage with clear resting, cranking and charging readouts. - Readiness and freeze frame. See which emissions monitors are ready before an inspection, and view the sensor snapshot captured when a fault was set. - Service resets and guides. Step-by-step guidance for common maintenance procedures. - Reports. Save any scan and export a clean PDF to share with a workshop or keep for your records. - Garage. Store several vehicles and switch between them in a tap. - Knowledge base. Plain-language articles that explain codes, monitors and how the whole system works. COMPATIBILITY Works with most vehicles that support the OBD-II standard — generally cars and light trucks sold from 1996 onward in North America, and from 2001 (petrol) or 2004 (diesel) onward in Europe. Real-time features require a compatible Wi-Fi OBD-II adapter, sold separately by third parties. Demo Mode needs no hardware at all. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything runs on your device. No accounts, no sign-ups, no ads and no tracking. Your vehicle data, code lookups and reports stay on your phone. A NOTE This is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or associated with any vehicle manufacturer or adapter maker. Diagnostic information is provided for guidance only — always confirm any repair with a qualified technician. Subscription Information: . Payment will be charged to your Apple ID upon purchase confirmation. . Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. . Renewal charges occur within 24 hours before the current period ends. . Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. . If a free trial is offered, unused portions will be forfeited upon subscription purchase. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/lntm-s-privacy-policy/4d4e0876-516c-428c-b630-4e9ccd29f174/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/lntm-s-terms-conditions/635273cf-17ef-4330-ba8b-00940c49d9eb/terms

About

OpenBimmer

Features
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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.

Screenshots

BimmerObd4 screens
OpenBimmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenBimmer at none against BimmerObd's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BimmerObd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. OpenBimmer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BimmerObd versus OpenBimmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBimmerObdOpenBimmer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen Tra My LeCodext GmbH

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BimmerObd

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Membership Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Premium Membership Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Premium Membership Yearly$49.991 Year
None

OpenBimmer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BimmerObd free?
BimmerObd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenBimmer free?
OpenBimmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BimmerObd or OpenBimmer have ads?
Neither BimmerObd nor OpenBimmer shows ads.

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