Features & Capabilities

Powergate is a Bluetooth-enabled tuning extension that lets you adjust your vehicle's ECU directly from your smartphone. Connect to your vehicle's OBD port and reprogram the engine ECU or automatic transmission ECU with up to four configurations for performance, fuel efficiency, or track-ready setups.

Powered by the Powergate App from Alientech srl, you can receive the modified files and use the Powergate Manager to manage configurations with ease. Create your profile, connect to your vehicle, and dive into the world of chiptuning with confidence—the world's largest list of compatible vehicles awaits.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Alientech Srl
Rating:
4.20
(246)
6 new ratings
Version:
2.01.04 Last updated: 2026-06-10
Version code:
886721987
Creation date:
2024-03-26
Compatible devices:
Size:
77.45MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-14
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Other platforms

Android
Powergate (v2.01.04)
9,861 4.16 (134)

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Developed by:
Alientech Srl
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/powergate/id6451236412
Website:
https://www.alientech-tools.com

User Reviews

Powergate’s iOS app is plagued by connectivity and account problems, slow performance, and inconsistent tuning ability. Users report repeated Wi‑Fi and hotspot failures, login/verification issues, and long load times or writing errors that prevent tuning. Navigation can be clunky and some controls don’t respond, with update loops and limited support in some cases. A few note the concept and mobile use as positives, and rare mentions of helpful support or recovery guidance exist, but overall reliability and value concerns dominate the reviews.
Pros
  • Responsive support that can redo tunes when problems arise.
  • Mobile-friendly design; you can use Powergate on your iPhone/iPad.
  • Tuning itself is fine when the system functions.
  • Wireless connectivity concept is a good idea.
  • Touts the ability to unbrick a car and recover from problematic tunes.
Cons
  • Unreliable Wi‑Fi connectivity; frequent network/configuration failures (can't connect to Wi‑Fi or hotspots).
  • Login and account verification problems (missing verification emails, incorrect credentials, password resets not resolving account access).
  • Very slow performance; long load times, delays writing tunes, and frequent writing Preparation errors.
  • Poor navigation and occasional non-responsive UI elements (e.g., select vehicle does nothing, sign-up fields blocked).
  • High cost with questionable value given reliability issues (not worth the price for many users).
Recent reviews
I’ve spent 30 minutes on this app just trying to get it to connect to the same Wi-Fi. The product says it’s on my Wi-Fi. However, my phone is not but when I changed the app to a different Wi-Fi, then tells me that my phone is on my Wi-Fi. This thing is ridiculously not friendly.
by Ju*****, 2026-01-22

Its a good platform they message back almost immediately, and if you’re having problems, they can redo the tune. It’s easy if it bricks your car you didn’t know what you were doing ,use the tool and retune the car and its un bricked easy
by ro*****, 2025-12-13

tried to verify my account and it says they sent an email but i got nothing. i requested a password reset and instantly got an email to reset my password but nothing for an account verification. i’ll be damned if i just paid $1600 for a tuning kit that i can’t even make an account for.
by be*****, 2025-11-16
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