Comparison

POWERlink Suite vs EXCU

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

Head to head
About

POWERlink Suite

Wirelessly tune your vehicle's performance using your smartphone. This app connects to a specific OBDII dongle to adjust engine parameters, monitor real-time data, and run diagnostics without a laptop.

Highlights
  • Wireless vehicle tuning
  • Bluetooth OBDII connection
  • Live gauge data monitoring
  • Vehicle diagnostics
  • Octane changes
Features
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Join the tuning revolution and experience the game-changing freedom of mobile flashing. This app wirelessly connects via Bluetooth to our POWERlink OBDII Dongle, giving you control to tune your vehicle, change octanes, monitor live gauge data, perform diagnostics, and more -all from the palm of your hand! Add power anytime, anywhere -no laptop, no cords, no hassle. Important Notes: -Requires purchase of POWERlink (V4) OBDII Dongle and tuning software from Integrated Engineering (iE) or Xodus brands. -Mobile support is unavailable for VW MK5 or MK6 generation 2.0T or 2.5L (includes 3C, B6, 8P, 8U, and 5N chassis) and requires a Windows laptop.

About

EXCU

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Take control of your exhaust valves with the EXCU app by TubiStyle! EXCU is the smart controller that allows you to manage your vehicle’s exhaust valves directly from your smartphone via Bluetooth. Main Features: * OPEN – Keep the valve fully open for maximum sound * STOCK – Return to the factory valve behavior anytime * Custom Mode – Choose your preferred setting: keep the valve closed for a set time, or permanently, depending on your vehicle model Download the EXCU app and pair it with your EXCU Bluetooth module to unlock its full potential. Get your EXCU Exhaust Valve Control Kit from TubiStyle or authorized dealers worldwide. Features may vary depending on the car model and valve system App requires EXCU control unit with Bluetooth. Compatibility may vary depending on smartphone and OS version.

Screenshots

POWERlink Suite4 screens
EXCU3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EXCU at 12.0 against POWERlink Suite's 16.4. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
POWERlink Suite versus EXCU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPOWERlink SuiteEXCU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntegrated EngineeringDUERRE TUBI STYLE GROUP SPA

Bugs and requests

POWERlink Suite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tune flashing failures
  • Disconnection during tuning
  • Incompatibility with certain vehicles

Requested features

4 requests
  • Carplay support
  • More gauge options
  • Ability to revert to previous tune versions
  • Support for more vehicle models

EXCU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

POWERlink Suite

No in-app purchases

None

EXCU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is POWERlink Suite free?
POWERlink Suite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EXCU free?
EXCU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do POWERlink Suite or EXCU have ads?
Neither POWERlink Suite nor EXCU shows ads.

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