Comparison

xDelete vs Powergate

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

Head to head
About

xDelete

This app allows you to switch between AWD, AWD Sport, and RWD modes in your BMW xDrive vehicle. You can also customize power distribution. It's a safe and reversible process that doesn't trigger fault codes or require hardware installation.

Highlights
  • Switch between AWD, AWD Sport, and RWD
  • Customize power distribution
  • Supports most BMWs (2004-2021)
  • No hardware installation required
  • 100% safe and reversible
  • Not detectable by dealers
Features
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xDelete will enable you to switch between AWD, AWD Sport and RWD in your xDrive equipped car! Or go custom and change the power distribution with an easy slider! With xDelete Live, you can now switch your xDrive mode instantly while driving! Flash once and then switch between 4WD, 2WD and 4WD Sport on the fly — directly from your smartphone or with a simple in-car gesture. You can even choose individual presets for every DSC mode (ON, OFF and Traction) and view real-time data and your current AWD mode directly in xDelete. xDelete Live is currently available for BMW E and F-Series, with support for G-Series in development. xDelete supports most BMW from MY 2004 up to MY 2021! (E, F and G-Series BMW) Please go to https://www.xautomotive.com/pages/supported-cars for details! Facts: * Smartphone/Tablet App to configure your xDrive-System * Switch between 4WD, 2WD and 4WD Sport * xDelete Live: Switch modes instantly while driving * Individual xDrive presets for every DSC mode * 100% safe for your car * Not detectable by the dealer * No additional hardware to install * No fault codes triggered * Steering Assist, ABS & DSC stay fully functional * You can leave your car in RWD mode forever, or change between AWD and RWD whenever you like * You can manage unlimited vehicles on one device (Licenses are per vehicle) More Information on our website: https://www.xautomotive.com/products/xdelete

About

Powergate

Customize your vehicle's performance directly from your smartphone. Adjust ECU parameters for track days, road trips, or everyday driving. Unleash your tuning desires with a vast list of compatible vehicles and professional-grade chiptuning capabilities.

Highlights
  • ECU parameter adjustment via smartphone
  • Reprogram engine and transmission ECUs
  • Select up to 4 performance configurations
  • Reduce fuel consumption options
  • Bluetooth connectivity to tuning device
  • Access to modified tuning files
  • Vehicle performance restoration
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With Powergate, you can customize your vehicle's performance at any time! In just a few simple steps, you can adjust the parameters of the ECU directly from your smartphone. Getting ready for a day at the track? Reprogram your vehicle right in the paddock! Planning a road trip? Choose to reduce fuel consumption and make changes right from your home! With Powergate, there are no limits; unleash your tuning desires wherever and whenever you want, even to restore your vehicle to its original performance. It's all in your hands. Connect your Powergate to your vehicle's OBD diagnostic port, pair it with your smartphone, and follow the Powergate App's flow to enjoy the fun! Powergate offers the world's largest list of compatible vehicles. Thanks to the Bluetooth connection to your Powergate device, you can manage modification operations like a true chiptuning professional. You can reprogram the engine ECU or the automatic transmission ECU - the choice is yours! The Powergate App is a free service designed to work in conjunction with Powergate to manage all its functions directly from your smartphone. The Powergate App is produced by Alientech srl, a multinational company and a world leader in the chiptuning industry, ensuring quality and reliability. Your favorite Powergate Manager will send you the modified files you need to customize your vehicle's performance directly in the app. Choose up to 4 configurations to increase your vehicle's performance, reduce fuel consumption, or simply have some fun turning heads. Additionally, your personal Powergate Manager will provide assistance when you need it. The support section contains all the necessary information, organized by topics, to help you resolve any doubts at every stage of using the Powergate app. Create your profile, connect Powergate to your vehicle, and dive into the passion of chiptuning!

Screenshots

xDelete4 screens
Powergate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xDelete at 73% against Powergate's 12%. xDelete also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Powergate's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

xDelete holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 498 and 299 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of xDelete's written reviews are positive against 12% of Powergate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xDelete ships an update every 2 weeks, Powergate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
xDelete versus Powergate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxDeletePowergate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (498 ratings) — better4.3 (299 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better12.0% of reviews
Number of ratings498 — better299
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size265 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxAutomotive GmbHAlientech Srl

Customer experience

xDelete

All ratings498 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative22.7%

Powergate

All ratings299 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive12.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative84.0%

Bugs and requests

xDelete

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • App becomes completely unresponsive until reinstalled
  • Cannot switch back to xdrive after flashing to rwd

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add 2WD only setting
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Powergate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xDelete

No in-app purchases

None

Powergate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xDelete free?
xDelete is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Powergate free?
Powergate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xDelete or Powergate?
xDelete is rated higher. xDelete averages 4.7 out of 5 from 498 ratings, while Powergate averages 4.3 from 299 ratings.
Do xDelete or Powergate have ads?
Neither xDelete nor Powergate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xDelete or Powergate?
xDelete ships an update every 2 weeks, and Powergate every 3 weeks. Most recently, xDelete was updated on October 10, 2026 and Powergate on October 12, 2026.

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