Comparison

DTE PowerControl vs E

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DTE PowerControl

Remotely control your vehicle's engine performance. Activate or deactivate tuning, select from three performance programs, and monitor key engine data in real-time. Features include acceleration measurement and voice control.

Highlights
  • Remote tuning activation/deactivation
  • Selectable performance programs (Sport, Dynamic, Efficiency)
  • Live engine data display
  • Acceleration and g-force measurement
  • Voice control for key features
  • Engine warm-up time setting
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PowerControl App by DTE Systems Get full remote access to your vehicle's performance with the installed PowerControl app by DTE Systems, the technology leader in engine performance tuning. The PowerControl app is the perfect complement to your vehicle's cockpit. With the new PowerControl app you can turn your tuning on and off and select your engine's performance out of 3 programs. Furthermore, you can see all key performance data of your engine in the live sport instrumentation panel. The innovative accelerometer shows you the g-forces that affect your vehicle laterally and longitudinally - for maximum acceleration with safe traction. PowerControl App highlights: • Live display of all current engine data • Indication for the current engine key performance • Acceleration for precise real-time measurements • Display of the longitudinal and lateral acceleration • Voice control for all key features Functionality & Operation: • Connect your smartphone directly with your DTE PowerControl tuning module • Activate and deactivate the DTE PowerControl tuning using the app • Select your favourite driving program: Sport, Dynamic and Efficiency • Adjust the app’s onboard instruments and calibrate sensors • Set the engine’s warm-up time before activating the power boost • Convenient updates for your PowerControl tuning module All important information at a glance For the connection to the vehicle you need the DTE PowerControl X tuning module. The DTE chip tuning box PowerControl X is available for all modern turbo diesel and petrol engines and can be purchased online at www.chiptuning.com. The chip tuning box is also available at all official DTE trading partners worldwide. The PowerControl app is developed and distributed by DTE Systems GmbH. The range of functions can vary depending on the smartphone. A free DTE Systems user account is required for using the PowerControl app.

About

E

Customize your e-bike's performance and update its firmware. Adjust assist power, fine-tune automatic shifting for trails or city riding, and personalize your ride.

Highlights
  • Update firmware
  • Customize e-bike assist power
  • Adjust AUTO SHIFT timing
  • Personalize trail ride settings
  • Optimize city riding gear switching
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Maximize Your Bike Performance. With the smartphone app, you can easily update firmware and customize electric shifting in addition to the e-bike assist power program. -Maximize the trail ride with customized settings in your own image. -AUTO SHIFT not requiring any gear shifting operation is comfortable. But to make the shift timing a bit quicker, change the timing to your preference with the app. Ride comfortably even in a city with many traffic lights since it automatically switches to your favorite gear when stopping.

Screenshots

DTE PowerControl4 screens
E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DTE PowerControl at 68% against E's 22%. DTE PowerControl also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.8). E's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DTE PowerControl holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E has 74 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of DTE PowerControl's written reviews are positive against 22% of E's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DTE PowerControl ships an update every 2 months, E every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DTE PowerControl versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDTE PowerControlE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better1.8 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews — better21.5% of reviews
Number of ratings474 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB159 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDTE-Systems GmbHSHIMANO.INC

Customer experience

DTE PowerControl

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative21.1%

E

All ratings74 ratings
Positive16.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative78.4%
Written reviews632 reviews
Positive21.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative70.4%

Bugs and requests

DTE PowerControl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

E

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 13 and newer
  • Unable to change password
  • Bluetooth connection keeps dropping
  • Firmware updates fail and brick the system

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Russian language support
  • Allow custom cassette size selection
  • Integrate with Garmin devices
  • Provide more detailed data and analytics

In-app purchases

None

DTE PowerControl

No in-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DTE PowerControl free?
DTE PowerControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DTE PowerControl or E?
DTE PowerControl is rated higher. DTE PowerControl averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while E averages 1.8 from 74 ratings.
Do DTE PowerControl or E have ads?
Neither DTE PowerControl nor E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DTE PowerControl or E?
DTE PowerControl ships an update every 2 months, and E every 3 months. Most recently, DTE PowerControl was updated on October 18, 2026 and E on October 19, 2026.

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