Comparison

Directlink vs VIPER SMARTSTART PRO

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Wireless module flashing
  • Automatic vehicle detection
  • Manage paired devices
  • Installation guides
  • Technical news alerts
  • Live chat with technical service
Features
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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.

About

VIPER SMARTSTART PRO

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Start, control, and locate your car from virtually anywhere with your iPhone! “Making the cloud-connected car a reality.” - Edmunds.com "Without a doubt, one of the coolest apps I've ever seen." - GIZMODO With the release of its all-new 6th generation VIPER SMARTSTART PRO app, connecting with and controlling your vehicles is easier than ever – including seeing key status information displayed in real time on the integrated control screen, selection of light or dark screen mode, and easy personalization of your vehicles in the new Garage feature. You can send commands, keep track of your vehicle location, get immediate notifications for status changes at your vehicle, and more! - Add VIPER SMARTSTART PRO GPS to any compatible VIPER remote start or security system in your car, and you can start, lock, and unlock your car from virtually anywhere. You can also locate your car, share its location with your friends or family, and get safety notifications if your VIPER SMARTSTART PRO monitored car is speeding or goes where it's not supposed to go. - For the ultimate connected car experience, use your VIPER SMARTSTART PRO as part of a complete VIPER Digital System, and you’ll also get engine runtime and other real-time status info right on the app dashboard. Even if a thief opens your vehicle using a cloned factory fob, you can get alerted immediately while the VIPER security system sounds the alarm and prevents unauthorized vehicle starting. - VIPER SMARTSTART PRO comes with a free 30-day GPS trial so you can check out the cool features right away. You can have Basic 1-way service free for the first year, step up to Secure service to get 2-way control confirmations, or add GPS or Small Fleet & Family plans for the ultimate in car control and monitoring. The simple, uncluttered new control screen design for VIPER SMARTSTART PRO gives you quick, fingertip control over the following features of your installed VIPER remote start or security/remote start system: - Lock/arm - Unlock/disarm - Remote car starter - Trunk release - Panic - Aux channels - View current status, including cabin temperature, lock status, remote start runtime, and more at a single glance Follow these three simple steps to get VIPER SMARTSTART PRO: 1) Download the free VIPER SMARTSTART PRO app 2) Get a VIPER SMARTSTART PRO system installed in your vehicle 3) Set up your account, and start using your VIPER SMARTSTART PRO system Key features: - Real-time status on your favorite dashboard! Check the remote start runtime or whether your doors are locked, and more instantly just by opening the app! (digital systems only) - Monitor vehicle data such as battery voltage, odometer, and fuel level in the extended Vehicle Status tab (requires a digital system; some features may not be supported on all vehicles) - Map page integrates GPS and SmartPark features seamlessly – locate your vehicle, or track down where you parked (live vehicle location requires GPS or Small Fleet & Family GPS plan) - Manage notifications: Each user can select how they want to receive alerts or other notifications. Select push notification, email, or SMS as desired (SMS alerts may not be available outside North America)

Screenshots

Directlink4 screens
VIPER SMARTSTART PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Directlink at 12.0 against VIPER SMARTSTART PRO's 15.6. 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
Directlink versus VIPER SMARTSTART PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirectlinkVIPER SMARTSTART PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB21 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDirectedVOXX Electronics Corp

In-app purchases

None

Directlink

No in-app purchases

None

VIPER SMARTSTART PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Directlink free?
Directlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VIPER SMARTSTART PRO free?
VIPER SMARTSTART PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Directlink or VIPER SMARTSTART PRO have ads?
Neither Directlink nor VIPER SMARTSTART PRO shows ads.

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