# Powergate

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6451236412](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6451236412)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6451236412`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alientech Srl
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (323 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.02.03
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-05
- **First published:** 2024-03-26
- **Size:** 78 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/powergate/id6451236412)
- **Website:** [https://www.alientech-tools.com](https://www.alientech-tools.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.alientech-tools.com/powergate-privacy-policy/](https://www.alientech-tools.com/powergate-privacy-policy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #89,249 — Overall

## Review summary

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).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6451236412)