# BimmerLink

> Productivity

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1065360416](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1065360416)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1065360416`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SG Software GmbH & Co. KG
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (9,020 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-29
- **First published:** 2016-04-06
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bimmerlink/id1065360416)
- **Website:** [https://bimmerlink.app](https://bimmerlink.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bimmerlink.app/privacy-policy](https://www.bimmerlink.app/privacy-policy)

## Description

BimmerLink provides direct access to BMW and MINI via supported OBD adapters. You can read and clear trouble codes from all control units, display real-time sensor values, monitor DPF status, and register a new battery from your phone.

It also enables advanced controls and maintenance features such as remote exhaust flap control, muting Active Sound Design, CarPlay integration, and various service operations (battery registration, parking brake service mode, service reset, and more). Requires a compatible Bluetooth or WiFi OBD adapter.

## Rankings

- #18,859 — Overall
- #45 — error
- #59 — links

## Review summary

Overall, users praise BimmerLink for practical BMW diagnostics, reliable behavior with supported OBD adapters, and handy features like live data and quick battery registration, plus quick support. The main complaints center on value for money and licensing costs. Many report inconsistent connectivity with different adapters and car models, plus broad compatibility gaps or incorrect compatibility promises. UI issues and limited functionality (read-only codes, few options, no easy code deletion) also frustrate some buyers. CarPlay data display is imperfect (lists instead of gauges). Battery support is incomplete, notably for auxiliary batteries. Updates and bugs are a concern.

### Pros

- Reliable connectivity with supported OBD adapters and broad diagnostic capabilities.
- Strong live data dashboard for real-time information.
- Efficient battery registration in many cases.
- CarPlay integration for on-screen data (when available).
- Responsive developer support and overall usefulness for BMW troubleshooting.

### Cons

- Poor or unstable connectivity with certain adapters/models and periodic disconnections.
- High price and licensing costs, with billing inconsistencies.
- Compatibility gaps and sometimes inaccurate promises about supported models/devices.
- Limited functionality and UX: read-only codes, few options, cannot delete codes.
- Battery support limitations, especially for auxiliary/secondary batteries.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1065360416)