Auto Agent vs Banks Power
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auto Agent
Monitor, diagnose, and update your vehicle's software remotely. This powerful tool allows you to view live data, read and clear diagnostic codes, and record data for your technician. Connect directly with your mechanic for remote assistance and software updates, saving you trips to the repair shop.
- Display live vehicle data
- Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes
- Create and playback data recordings
- Send data recordings to technician
- Remote technician assistance
- Install vehicle software updates
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The EZ LYNK Auto Agent combines function and convenience, revolutionizing the way you monitor, diagnose, and update your vehicle's software. Carry the automobile industry's most powerful tool in your pocket. - Display your vehicle's live data - Read and clear Diagnostic trouble codes - Create data recordings that can be played back at your convenience - Send data recordings to your chosen technician - Connect your technician to your automobile for remote assistance - Save yourself trips to your repair facility by allowing your technician to access your vehicle's data port - Install vehicle software updates sent directly to you from your chosen technician
Banks Power
Control your vehicle's performance with this app. Monitor real-time engine data with the iDash Pro and enhance throttle response with PedalMonster. Customize acceleration and safety features for a better driving experience.
- Control iDash Pro diagnostic instrument
- Enhance PedalMonster throttle sensitivity
- Monitor real-time vehicle data
- Adjust acceleration responsiveness
- Customize safety features
- 30 levels of intensity adjustment
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The Banks app gives you ultimate control over your iDash Pro and PedalMonster. iDash Pro is the world’s most powerful automotive onboard diagnostic instrument. From engine builders and professional racers to those that tow or just want to know, the iDash is always at the ready with vehicle data unavailable on any other gauge. Meanwhile, PedalMonster makes your vehicle more fun to drive by electronically altering modifying the throttle’s sensitivity. If you’ve ever hit the pedal gas and felt it took too long for the engine to get the message, PedalMonster is the answer. It gives you the ultimate control over your engine’s responsiveness. And, it sets a new standard for safety with its OBD-II connectivity. Unlike any other throttle booster, PedalMonster communicates with your vehicle’s computer allowing it to sense speed, reverse gear, and more. With 30 levels of intensity to choose from, PedalMonster instantly changes how your car or truck accelerates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Auto Agent at 4.9 against Banks Power's 4.2. Auto Agent also leads on ratings volume (34K vs 49) and review sentiment (75% vs 53%). Banks Power's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Auto Agent sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Banks Power asks for nothing beyond the download.
Auto Agent holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auto Agent has 34K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Auto Agent's written reviews are positive against 53% of Banks Power's.
Auto Agent ships an update every 3 months, Banks Power every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auto Agent | Banks Power |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (34K ratings) — better | 4.2 (49 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews — better | 53.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 34K — better | 49 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EZ LYNK | Gale Banks Engineering |
Customer experience
Auto Agent
Banks Power
Bugs and requests
Auto Agent
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Disconnection issues with the device
- Tune files disappearing or becoming inaccessible
- Compatibility problems with iOS 14 updates
- Unreliable Wi-Fi connectivity
Requested features
5 requests- Native support for Apple CarPlay
- More customization options for gauges and titles
- Ability to monitor more parameters
- Improved GPS speed accuracy
- Sound alerts for warning indicators
Banks Power
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Auto Agent
- 1 credit$1.99
- 5 credits$9.99
- 10 credits$19.99
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- 20 credits$39.99
- 50 credits$99.99
- 100 credits$199.99
Banks Power
No in-app purchases
Questions
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