Comparison

RevPilot vs OpenBimmer

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

Head to head
About

RevPilot

Features
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RevPilot – Professional OBD-II Scanner, Live Data & Performance Turn your iPhone into a professional-grade OBD-II scan tool. RevPilot was built for drivers, enthusiasts, tuners, and technicians who want more than just reading check engine lights. Monitor your vehicle in real time, record professional datalogs, run performance tests, and prepare for emissions inspections—all from one powerful app. Whether you’re diagnosing a daily driver, tuning a performance build, or getting ready for a Smog Check, RevPilot gives you the tools you need. PROFESSIONAL DIAGNOSTICS • Read and clear Check Engine Light (MIL) codes • View detailed Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) • Monitor emissions readiness monitors • Freeze Frame data • Pending and stored fault codes • Vehicle Information (VIN when supported) GUIDED SMOG CHECK One of RevPilot’s signature features. Instead of guessing what to do after clearing codes or disconnecting the battery, Guided Smog Check walks you through the drive cycle step by step. • Monitor emissions readiness in real time • Track monitor completion • Know which monitors are still incomplete • Reduce unnecessary trips for emissions inspections ADVANCED LIVE DATA Monitor your vehicle with professional real-time gauges. Track hundreds of supported parameters depending on your vehicle, including: • RPM • Vehicle Speed • Coolant Temperature • Intake Air Temperature • Mass Air Flow (MAF) • Throttle Position • Engine Load • Fuel Trim • Oxygen Sensors • Ignition Timing • Intake Manifold Pressure • Fuel Pressure • Battery Voltage …and many more supported sensors. PROFESSIONAL DATALOGGING Record complete driving sessions for later analysis. Perfect for: • Performance tuning • Troubleshooting • Dyno sessions • Track days • Street tuning • Comparing modifications Replay your logs and review supported vehicle parameters after every drive. PERFORMANCE TESTING Measure your vehicle’s performance with built-in acceleration testing. Supported tests include: • 0–60 mph • 0–100 km/h • Quarter Mile • Custom acceleration tests Great for comparing modifications and tracking improvements over time. MULTI-MODULE DIAGNOSTICS Go beyond the engine. Depending on vehicle support, RevPilot can access multiple electronic control modules. Including: • Engine • Transmission • ABS • Airbag (SRS) • Body Control Module • Steering • Instrument Cluster …and other supported modules. SMART VEHICLE GARAGE Manage multiple vehicles in one place. • Automatic VIN detection (supported vehicles) • Vehicle history • Saved scans • Saved datalogs • Performance history BUILT FOR ENTHUSIASTS Whether your vehicle is stock or highly modified, RevPilot is designed to help you understand exactly what’s happening inside your engine. Ideal for: • DIY mechanics • Automotive enthusiasts • Performance tuners • Track day drivers • Fleet owners • Everyday drivers REVPILOT PREMIUM Unlock advanced features with RevPilot Premium. Premium includes: • Advanced Live Data • Professional Datalogging • Performance Testing • Multi-Module Diagnostics • Additional diagnostic features as they become available Start with a FREE 7-day trial. COMPATIBILITY Compatible with most ELM327 Bluetooth OBD-II adapters for iPhone. Vehicle support varies depending on manufacturer, model year, ECU, and adapter capabilities. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

RevPilot4 screens
OpenBimmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenBimmer at none against RevPilot's 1. OpenBimmer also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. RevPilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. OpenBimmer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
RevPilot versus OpenBimmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRevPilotOpenBimmer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelipe spadaCodext GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RevPilot

Subscriptions1
  • RevPilot Premium$9.991 Month
None

OpenBimmer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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