Comparison

POWERlink Suite vs The Pit Log

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

The Pit Log

Track vehicle maintenance, modifications, and fuel consumption. Organize your garage with detailed logs for services, parts inventory, and performance stats. Data is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Track vehicle services and costs
  • Log all vehicle modifications
  • Monitor fuel consumption and MPG
  • Manage parts inventory with alerts
  • Customize quick view stats
  • Export data to XLSX
  • Local data storage for privacy
Features
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The Pit Log is the ultimate vehicle maintenance and modification tracker for DIY enthusiasts. Whether you're managing a daily driver, a weekend project car, or an entire fleet, The Pit Log keeps every detail organized and at your fingertips. TRACK EVERY SERVICE Log oil changes, tire rotations, brake jobs, and any other service your vehicle needs. Each record captures the date, mileage, cost, who performed the work, and any notes you want to remember. Never wonder when your last service was again. LOG MODIFICATIONS Keep a dedicated log of every modification you've made. From suspension upgrades to engine builds, track what was done, when, and what it cost. Build a complete history of your build. FUEL & CHARGING LOGS Track every fill-up or charging session with gallons pumped, total cost, and mileage. The Pit Log automatically calculates your average MPG or miles per percent for electric vehicles so you always know how your vehicle is performing. PARTS CABINET Manage your personal parts inventory right in the app. Track quantities, costs, units, and low stock alerts so you always know what you have on the shelf. Link parts directly to service records to track what you used and when. QUICKVIEW STATS BAR Customize up to 3 stats to display at a glance on each vehicle's page. Choose from average MPG, lifetime spend, total services, last service date, current mileage, and more. EXPORT & BACKUP Export all your data to a clean, organized XLSX spreadsheet at any time. Your data is always yours — back it up, share it, or import it to another device whenever you need. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE Make the app your own with a custom background color, photo, font color, and icon tint. Switch between light, dark, and system appearance modes. YOUR DATA STAYS PRIVATE Everything is stored locally on your device. The Pit Log does not collect, share, or sell your data. No accounts required, no subscriptions, no ads. The Pit Log is built by a car enthusiast, for car enthusiasts. Whether you're tracking a bone stock daily or a full-send build, The Pit Log keeps your garage organized the way you want it.

Screenshots

POWERlink Suite4 screens
The Pit Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: POWERlink Suite at Free against The Pit Log's $1.99. POWERlink Suite also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). The Pit Log's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

POWERlink Suite is free to download; The Pit Log costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Pit Log holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POWERlink Suite has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of POWERlink Suite's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Pit Log's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

POWERlink Suite ships an update every 2 weeks, The Pit Log every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
POWERlink Suite versus The Pit Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPOWERlink SuiteThe Pit Log
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntegrated EngineeringKevin Turner

Customer experience

POWERlink Suite

All ratings1,630 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral0.9%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative39.4%

The Pit Log

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

The Pit Log

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

POWERlink Suite

No in-app purchases

None

The Pit Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is POWERlink Suite free?
POWERlink Suite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Pit Log free?
The Pit Log costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, POWERlink Suite or The Pit Log?
The Pit Log is rated higher. POWERlink Suite averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while The Pit Log averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do POWERlink Suite or The Pit Log have ads?
Neither POWERlink Suite nor The Pit Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, POWERlink Suite or The Pit Log?
POWERlink Suite ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Pit Log every 6 days. Most recently, POWERlink Suite was updated on October 18, 2026 and The Pit Log on October 9, 2026.

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