Directlink vs XKmax
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Directlink
This app provides installation technicians with a comprehensive and user-friendly resource for working with specific products. It offers features like vehicle wiring data, wireless module flashing, and direct chat with technical support.
- Wireless module flashing
- Automatic vehicle detection
- Manage paired devices
- Installation guides
- Technical news alerts
- Live chat with technical service
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“By Installers, For Installers“ Directechs is the industry’s #1 technical website, driven by the Directed’s award winning Technical Service team across the globe! We’ve come a long way from TechSoft diskettes to our new state-of-the-art Directlink Mobile app, but our purpose has remained the same. It’s our goal to bring installation technicians the most comprehensive and user friendly resource available to help you work with Directed’s products with help from your smartphone or tablet with features such as: •DirectWire •Wirelessly flash DS4/DS4+ modules with no extra devices to connect •Automatic vehicle detection •Manage devices paired •Adjust shock and tilt sensors •Installation Guides •Technical News Alerts •Directed SmartStart Activation •Interactive Live Chat with Technical Service At Directechs, our motto has always been “By Installers, For Installers”. With several years of installation experience and the pursuit of certification in MECP and ASE, we’re committed to support installation technicians by providing our unrivaled passion and dedication to this industry in technical expertise. This application works only with the DS4/DS4+ units. Only Directed Dealers and Distributors have access to Directechs-specific resources, which include: DirectWire vehicle wiring and information database, installation guides, online training, tech tips, and much more. To become a Directed Dealer, visit http://www.directed.com/Contact/BecomeDealer.aspx.
XKmax
Transform your vehicle with advanced addressable RGBW LED lighting. Customize colors, create chasing effects, and sync lights to music or vehicle speed. Control your lighting with programmable sensors and a remote fob.
- Addressable LED chasing effects
- RGBW and RGB color channels
- Music and vehicle speed sync
- Programmable sensor control
- RF remote fob operation
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Revolutionize your automotive experience with XKmax, our ultimate 3rd gen app with RGBW addressable technology. XKmax connects seamlessly to a Bluetooth controller, transforming your vehicle into a dazzling display of customizable LED lighting. Key Features: -Addressable LED Technology: Witness the mesmerizing chasing effect as XKmax takes control of your lights. -RGBW Brilliance: Illuminate your ride with red, green, blue, and dedicated white channels. Plus, enjoy compatibility with RGB lighting for endless color possibilities. -Sync to Music: Let your vehicle dance to the beat! XKmax syncs light movement and colors to your favorite tunes, turning every drive into a music-infused spectacle. Light can also sync to vehicle acceleration and speed. - Programmable Sensor and Remote: Take control with 3 programmable sensor wires and an 4-key RF remote fob, allowing you to tailor your lighting experience to perfection. Upgrade your ride, stand out from the crowd – download XKmax now and redefine automotive lighting excellence!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: XKmax at 100% against Directlink's 7%. XKmax also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Directlink's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XKmax holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Directlink's written reviews are positive against 100% of XKmax's.
Directlink ships an update every 2 months, XKmax every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Directlink | XKmax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (21 ratings) | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Directed | XKGLOW LLC |
Customer experience
Directlink
XKmax
In-app purchases
Directlink
No in-app purchases
XKmax
No in-app purchases
