Comparison

TYPE S LED vs BimmerCode

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Code BMW, MINI, Toyota Supra
  • Discover hidden features
  • Individual vehicle configuration
  • Personalize driving experience
  • Supports a wide range of models
  • Requires OBD adapter
Features
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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/.

Screenshots

TYPE S LED4 screens
BimmerCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BimmerCode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TYPE S LED asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
TYPE S LED versus BimmerCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTYPE S LEDBimmerCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (308 ratings)4.7 (21K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews58.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30821K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#110 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADC Solutions USA, LLCSG Software GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

TYPE S LED

All ratings308 ratings
Positive38.3%
Neutral16.2%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral18.3%
Negative54.0%

BimmerCode

All ratings20,795 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews1,209 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative33.8%

User reviews

TYPE S LED

From 308 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

TYPE S LED

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BimmerCode

One-time2
  • BimmerCode Full Version Motorcycle$19.99
  • BimmerCode Full Version$49.99

Questions

Is TYPE S LED free?
TYPE S LED is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BimmerCode free?
BimmerCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TYPE S LED or BimmerCode?
BimmerCode is rated higher. TYPE S LED averages 2.8 out of 5 from 308 ratings, while BimmerCode averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.
Do TYPE S LED or BimmerCode have ads?
Neither TYPE S LED nor BimmerCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TYPE S LED or BimmerCode?
TYPE S LED ships an update every 3 months, and BimmerCode every 2 months. Most recently, TYPE S LED was updated on September 17, 2026 and BimmerCode on September 24, 2026.

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