TYPE S LED vs BimmerCode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TYPE S LED
Control and customize smart LED lighting for vehicles and homes. Choose from numerous colors and dynamic lighting modes like strobe and music sync. Save custom presets, adjust brightness, and set effect speeds for personalized illumination.
- 49 color selections
- Unique lighting modes (strobe, music, fade)
- Create and save up to 10 presets
- Adjustable brightness
- Customizable light effect speed
- Bluetooth 4.0+ compatibility
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The TYPE S LED App allows you to control and customize your TYPE S Smart Lighting products for automotive and home personalization. Select from 49 colors and unique lighting modes including strobe, music, fade and more. Create and save up to 10 presets for special occasions, set brightness and light effect speed to your preference. TYPE S LED requires Bluetooth 4.0 and up. EASY INSTALLATION! • Power by using 12V plug or Hardwire • Flexible/bendable light strip with 3M™ self-adhesive tape • Light strips are water resistant • LED strips can be cut to fit Here are the TYPE S Smart Plug & Glow™ Lighting products available Smart Plug & Glow™ Lighting Series: • 48" Smart Lighting Deluxe Kit • 24” Smart LED Starter Kit • 4PC Smart Micro Light Kit • 72” Smart Trim Lighting Kit • 7” Smart Panel Light Kit • Smart LED Dome Light Kit Smart Off-Road Lighting Series • 8" Smart Light Bar Kit • 4" Smart Work Light Kit • 3" Smart Running Light Kit • 6" Smart Running Light Kit • 10ft Smart Truck Bed LED Kit (Available Late November 2017) Smart Exterior Kit • 72" Smart Exterior Lighting Kit • Smart Exterior LED Bumper / Puddle Lights (Available Late November 2017) • Learn more about TYPE S LED products and additional accessories at http://winplus.com/usa/products/led-smart-lighting/
BimmerCode
Unlock hidden features and customize your BMW, MINI, or Toyota Supra. This app allows you to individually configure your vehicle for a personalized driving experience. Requires a compatible OBD adapter.
- Code BMW, MINI, Toyota Supra
- Discover hidden features
- Individual vehicle configuration
- Personalize driving experience
- Supports a wide range of models
- Requires OBD adapter
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With BimmerCode, you can effortlessly code your BMW, MINI, or Toyota Supra yourself and configure it individually for the ultimate driving experience. Discover hidden features and customize your vehicle according to your personal preferences. SUPPORTED CARS - 1 Series (2004 – 2024) - 2 Series, 2 Series Coupe, M2 (2013+) - 2 Series Gran Coupe (2020 – 2024) - 2 Series Active Tourer (2014+) - 2 Series Gran Tourer (2015 – 2022) - 3 Series, M3 (2005+) - 4 Series, M4 (2013+) - 5 Series, M5 (2003+) - 6 Series, M6 (2003+) - 7 Series (2008+) - 8 Series (2018+) - X1 (2009+) - X2 (2018+) - X3, X3 M (2010 – 2024) - X4, X4 M (2014+) - X5, X5 M (2006+) - X6, X6 M (2008+) - X7 (2019+) - Z4 (2009+) - i3 (2013+) - i4 (2021+) - i8 (2013+) - iX1 (2022+) - iX2 (2024+) - iX3 (2021+) - iX (2021+) - MINI (2006+) - Toyota Supra (2019+) You can find a detailed list of the supported cars and options on https://bimmercode.app/cars/. REQUIRED ACCESSORIES One of the supported OBD adapters is required to use BimmerCode. For more information, please visit https://bimmercode.app/adapters/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BimmerCode at 4.7 against TYPE S LED's 2.8. BimmerCode also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 28%) and ratings volume (21K vs 308). TYPE S LED's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. BimmerCode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TYPE S LED asks for nothing beyond the download.
BimmerCode holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BimmerCode has 21K ratings behind it against 308, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of TYPE S LED's written reviews are positive against 59% of BimmerCode's.
TYPE S LED ships an update every 3 months, BimmerCode every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TYPE S LED | BimmerCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (308 ratings) | 4.7 (21K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | 58.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 308 | 21K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #110 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ADC Solutions USA, LLC | SG Software GmbH & Co. KG |
Customer experience
TYPE S LED
BimmerCode
User reviews
TYPE S LED
From 308 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great product
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 🚀 Bright and clear lights
- 🚀 Customizable lighting effects
- 👍 Decent app functionality
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with Bluetooth
- 🐛 Lights turning off unexpectedly
- 🐛 Unreliable color changing
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
BimmerCode
From 21K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent customization options
- 💡 Useful for coding BMW features
- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 👍 Intuitive interface
Room to improve
- 🔒 Requires paid version to unlock full functionality
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some BMW models
- 🐛 Occasional connection problems
- 🐛 Coding can cause unintended issues
- 🐛 Expert mode is in German, not English
Bugs and requests
TYPE S LED
Reported bugs
4 issues- Lights not responding to app commands
- App unable to connect to lights
- Lights turning on/off on their own
- Preset deletion causing app to freeze
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to delete presets
- Customizable music sensitivity
- Sync lighting to music
- Automatic shut-off when car is off
- CarPlay integration
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- More customization options
BimmerCode
Reported bugs
3 issues- Coding can deactivate important safety features
- App crashes during coding process
- Coding changes not always reversible
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to backup and restore settings to cloud
- More detailed instructions and documentation
- Support for older BMW models
- Translate expert mode to English
- Add more coding options for newer BMW models
In-app purchases
TYPE S LED
No in-app purchases
BimmerCode
- BimmerCode Full Version Motorcycle$19.99
- BimmerCode Full Version$49.99









