RF Connect vs AUTHOR FLASHER
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RF Connect
Control and customize compatible Rockford Fosgate audio products directly from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust settings, manage audio sources, and update firmware for an enhanced audio experience.
- Wireless remote control
- Source selection
- Volume adjustment
- RGB light control
- Customizable light cycles
- Save color presets
- Firmware updates
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The Rockford Fosgate® RF Connect™ app is designed to allow users to setup, control, tune and update their compatible Rockford Fosgate® products from the convenience of their phone or tablet. RF Connect™ is currently compatible with the following products: PMX-1 Marine Source Unit Wireless remote control Source selection Adjust volume Play, pause, forward, back Power on/off Color Optix Controller RGB Light Controller Flashing, multi-color light cycles Fully customizable Save color presets RZR Audio Roof Tuning and Firmware updates
AUTHOR FLASHER
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AUTHOR FLASHER is a mobile app for professional installers and technical specialists designed to update firmware and configure AUTHOR devices through a smartphone. The app is the mobile version of the AUTHOR FLASHER desktop program and provides access to all the necessary features in a convenient format. After authorization through the user account on AUTHOR’s service portal, a device can be connected and all the necessary operations can be performed, such as viewing information, updating firmware, and configuring parameters. Key features: • Display technical information about the device • Update the firmware • Configure the device’s available features Access and safety: • Only for authorized users of AUTHOR’s service portal • Requires an internet connection • Device must be switched to firmware update mode before connecting Compatibility: • iOS 15.0 and higher Supported devices: • AUTHOR IGLA, AUTHOR ALARM, AUTHOR IGLA LF, AUTHOR IGLA C (nRF 8.0+, STM 3.5.0+) • AUTHOR AUTOSTART (nRF 8.0+, STM 1.3+) • AUTHOR KLB (nRF 8.0+, STM 3.5+) • AUTHOR IGLA FD, AUTHOR ALARM FD. AUTHOR FLASHER is a tool for working efficiently with AUTHOR devices in a professional environment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RF Connect at every 4 weeks against AUTHOR FLASHER's every 2 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RF Connect ships an update every 4 weeks, AUTHOR FLASHER every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RF Connect | AUTHOR FLASHER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 4.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Rockford Corp | AUTHOR-ALARM |
In-app purchases
RF Connect
No in-app purchases
AUTHOR FLASHER
No in-app purchases









