JB4 Mobile vs DTE PowerControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JB4 Mobile
This app acts as a mobile data logger and display for vehicles equipped with a JB4 tuner. It allows users to monitor and log various engine parameters, view data in real-time, and adjust settings for performance tuning.
- Live gauge monitoring
- Data logging and graphing
- User adjustable settings
- WMI settings modification
- On-the-fly map switching
- Code reading and deletion
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The brand new JB4 Mobile application is finally ready for public release and has lots of great new features including: *Gauge theme customizations *Built-in raw CSV data viewer *Revamped User Adj./WMI data editors *New modern UI completely rewritten from the ground up *More seamless integration with our backend servers JB4 Connect Kit Users: 1) Install the Connect Kit per the installation guide for your vehicle 2) Create your account/sign in with this app 3) Ensure JB4 Mobile has all requested permissions 4) Tap the Connect button in JB4 Mobile About The App: JB4 Mobile is a mobile data logger and display for use with the JB4 tuner from Burger Motorsports. JB4 Mobile allows you to monitor and log multiple parameters from your JB4 equipped car. Parameters such as boost, rpm, fuel trims, air/fuel ratios, ignition advance and much more are available. Current Features: Live gauges Data logging Data graphing Log export via email Code reading/deletion Modify User Adj. (boost, fuel, etc.) settings Modify WMI settings Switch maps on the fly Auto WOT logging JB4 Firmware Updating JB4 ® is a registered trademark of Burger Motorsports Inc ® and is used with written permission.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DTE PowerControl at Free against JB4 Mobile's $27.99. DTE PowerControl also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 52%). JB4 Mobile's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (239 vs 4). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
DTE PowerControl is free to download; JB4 Mobile costs $27.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JB4 Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JB4 Mobile has 239 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of JB4 Mobile's written reviews are positive against 68% of DTE PowerControl's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
JB4 Mobile ships an update every 3 months, DTE PowerControl every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JB4 Mobile | DTE PowerControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $27.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (239 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | 68.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 239 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #2 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmac Mobile Developments, LLC | DTE-Systems GmbH |
Customer experience
JB4 Mobile
DTE PowerControl
Bugs and requests
JB4 Mobile
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes
- Can't connect to server
- Mirrored/inverted display
- Compatibility issues with new iOS versions
- Trouble logging in
Requested features
5 requests- Add CarPlay support
- Allow customizing map names
- Add more gauge styling options
- Improve UI and layout
- Integrate with Apple Carplay
DTE PowerControl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
JB4 Mobile
No in-app purchases
DTE PowerControl
No in-app purchases








