Comparison

RF Connect vs AUTHOR FLASHER

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Source selection
  • Volume adjustment
  • RGB light control
  • Customizable light cycles
  • Save color presets
  • Firmware updates
Features
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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

About

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.

Screenshots

RF Connect4 screens
AUTHOR FLASHER4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RF Connect versus AUTHOR FLASHER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRF ConnectAUTHOR FLASHER
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRockford CorpAUTHOR-ALARM

In-app purchases

None

RF Connect

No in-app purchases

None

AUTHOR FLASHER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RF Connect free?
RF Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AUTHOR FLASHER free?
AUTHOR FLASHER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RF Connect or AUTHOR FLASHER have ads?
Neither RF Connect nor AUTHOR FLASHER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RF Connect or AUTHOR FLASHER?
RF Connect ships an update every 4 weeks, and AUTHOR FLASHER every 2 months. Most recently, RF Connect was updated on October 8, 2026 and AUTHOR FLASHER on September 10, 2026.

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