Comparison

DTE PowerControl vs Pedal Controls

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

Pedal Controls

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With Pedal Controls, you have full control over your pedal tuning: - Turning pedal tuning on and off - Choosing different pedal tuning programs - Get information on your pedal tuning system - Get the most recent pedal tuning software updates for your vehicle

Screenshots

DTE PowerControl4 screens
Pedal Controls3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DTE PowerControl at every 2 months against Pedal Controls's every 24 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DTE PowerControl ships an update every 2 months, Pedal Controls every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DTE PowerControl versus Pedal Controls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDTE PowerControlPedal Controls
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDTE-Systems GmbHWDL Solutions GbR

In-app purchases

None

DTE PowerControl

No in-app purchases

None

Pedal Controls

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DTE PowerControl free?
DTE PowerControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pedal Controls free?
Pedal Controls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DTE PowerControl or Pedal Controls have ads?
Neither DTE PowerControl nor Pedal Controls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DTE PowerControl or Pedal Controls?
DTE PowerControl ships an update every 2 months, and Pedal Controls every 24 months. Most recently, DTE PowerControl was updated on June 5, 2026 and Pedal Controls on September 15, 2026.

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