# VOXX_LINK vs DirectLoader

The clearest difference is rating: DirectLoader at 3.4 against VOXX_LINK's 1.5. DirectLoader also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 10%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). VOXX_LINK's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 5) and iOS requirement (11 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VOXX_LINK has 47 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of VOXX_LINK's written reviews are positive against 50% of DirectLoader's.

VOXX_LINK ships an update every 8 months, DirectLoader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VOXX_LINK | DirectLoader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voxx-link/id1445027779/reviews) | **[3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directloader/id6449791353/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Voxx international Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/590474280) | [VOXX Electronics Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022024144) |

## What reviewers say

### VOXX_LINK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voxx-link/id1445027779)

Control compatible Voxx Infotainment systems wirelessly from your iOS device. Manage all system settings and content from anywhere in the vehicle, offering convenience for all passengers.

**Highlights:** Wireless remote control, Control from anywhere in vehicle, Full system settings access, Content access, Mirrored iOS display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 VOXX_LINK free?

VOXX_LINK 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, VOXX_LINK or DirectLoader?

DirectLoader is rated higher. VOXX_LINK averages 1.5 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while DirectLoader averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do VOXX_LINK or DirectLoader have ads?

Neither VOXX_LINK nor DirectLoader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VOXX_LINK or DirectLoader?

VOXX_LINK ships an update every 8 months, and DirectLoader every 3 months. Most recently, VOXX_LINK was updated on September 18, 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.*