BMW diagnostic apps compared

How AutoLingo for BMW compares with the other ways to diagnose and code a BMW: which cars each covers, what you pay, and what each does better. We checked the others' own websites and App Store listings in October 2026.

• AutoLingo for BMW vs Carly Carly: A multi-brand app with its own scanner and a yearly subscription.
• AutoLingo for BMW vs BimmerLink and BimmerCode BimmerLink and BimmerCode: Two one-time-purchase apps from one developer, with third-party adapters.
• An INPA and ISTA alternative for iPhone and Android INPA, ISTA and NCS Expert: BMW's dealer and engineering tools, on a Windows laptop with a cable.
• AutoLingo for BMW vs a generic OBD2 scanner Generic OBD2 apps: Generic OBD2 apps and code readers: emissions only.

Carly, BimmerLink, BimmerCode, INPA, ISTA and NCS Expert are trademarks of their owners. AutoLingo isn't affiliated with them or with BMW.

Coming soon

Enter your email address to hear when AutoLingo for BMW is ready.

Leave this empty

Email address

We'll email you when it's ready, and now and then with news. Every email has an unsubscribe link.

Sign up