# TRIGGER ACS Plus vs DirectLoader

The clearest difference is rating: DirectLoader at 3.4 against TRIGGER ACS Plus's 1.9. DirectLoader also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 21%). TRIGGER ACS Plus's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DirectLoader holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TRIGGER ACS Plus has 42 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of TRIGGER ACS Plus's written reviews are positive against 50% of DirectLoader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TRIGGER ACS Plus | DirectLoader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trigger-acs-plus/id1361409621/reviews) | **[3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directloader/id6449791353/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Oracle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448002966) | [VOXX Electronics Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022024144) |

## What reviewers say

### TRIGGER ACS Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trigger-acs-plus/id1361409621)

Control wireless accessory systems for vehicles, including lighting and power functions. Customize settings, monitor battery voltage, and set alerts for low power. Simplify accessory installation by eliminating the need for extensive wiring.

**Highlights:** Control wireless accessory controllers, Manage power and dimming functions, Strobe feature for lighting, Set switch function (toggle/momentary), Customize accessory names, Monitor battery voltage, Set low-voltage cut-off and alerts

**In-app purchases:** none


### DirectLoader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directloader/id6449791353)

This app allows authorized installers to wirelessly flash and program select remote start and security systems. It provides access to vehicle wiring databases, installation guides, and technical updates for DIRECTED by VOXX products.

**Highlights:** Wireless flashing for DS4/DS4+ modules, Wired/Wireless flashing for DBALL2, DB3, DS3/DS3+ modules, Wired/Wireless 'Bitwriter' programming, DirectWire vehicle wiring database access, Installation guides and technical news, SmartStart activation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TRIGGER ACS Plus free?

TRIGGER ACS Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DirectLoader free?

DirectLoader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TRIGGER ACS Plus or DirectLoader?

DirectLoader is rated higher. TRIGGER ACS Plus averages 1.9 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while DirectLoader averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do TRIGGER ACS Plus or DirectLoader have ads?

Neither TRIGGER ACS Plus nor DirectLoader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TRIGGER ACS Plus or DirectLoader?

TRIGGER ACS Plus ships an update every 3 months, and DirectLoader every 3 months. Most recently, TRIGGER ACS Plus was updated on September 28, 2026 and DirectLoader on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*