iKeyBIOProximity vs AUTHOR FLASHER
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iKeyBIOProximity
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1, Only can start the car if the Face ID or fingerprint or passcode checking on Smartphone is correct : Scan the learned person face or swipe the correct fingerprint (or enter the correct passcode in the APP) on the paired Smartphone to disarm the starter disable wireless relay before start the engine. 2, Proximity unlock/ disarm immobilizer available: When “proximity immobilizer” function is set to ON, carry the paired Smartphone proximity the car within the range will automatically unlock/ disarm the BT68S immobilizer without opening the App and enable car start. 3, When ignition “OFF” & exit proximity range, the car doors will be automatically locked & immobilizer will be armed 1min later 4, Proximity range can be set by the user 5, Remote lock/ unlock/ trunk open available by pressing APP icon 6, Data port available for CANBUS module/ other alarm links 7, Can pair 5 Smartphones. 8, Pair new Smartphone and delete lost Smartphone available 9, Valet mode available for car maintain or valet parking 10, Built-in immobilizer relay for engine disable 11, Can connect with Fortin/ iDaralink CANBUS module 12, OE custom design projects are welcome
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
iKeyBIOProximity and AUTHOR FLASHER are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iKeyBIOProximity | AUTHOR FLASHER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | iKey CORP | AUTHOR-ALARM |
In-app purchases
iKeyBIOProximity
No in-app purchases
AUTHOR FLASHER
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iKeyBIOProximity free?
Is AUTHOR FLASHER free?
Do iKeyBIOProximity or AUTHOR FLASHER have ads?
Which is updated more often, iKeyBIOProximity or AUTHOR FLASHER?
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