Comparison

AX vs myFirstech

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

Head to head
About

AX

Enhance your car's audio system with this digital signal processor. It offers an all-in-one solution for various audio setups, allowing for improved sound quality and subwoofer integration while preserving factory features. Control settings easily via a smartphone app.

Highlights
  • Digital Signal Processor
  • Subwoofer integration
  • Preserves OE features
  • Bluetooth smartphone control
  • Vehicle-specific T-Harnesses (sold separately)
  • All-in-one solution
Features
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Axxess, a leader in vehicle interfacing, has once again set the industry standard by developing a cost effective option for customers desiring to improve vehicle sound quality with a Digital Signal Processor. The AX-DSP-XL presents an all-in-one solution for a variety of car audio system setups, from fixed level output (digital) to analog OE systems, and even adding a subwoofer to an OE system. Our before the amp solution is designed to allow the installers the option to remove the factory amplifier or to add a subwoofer all while maintaining the OE features and controls of the radio. Whether you have a Digital or Analog factory amplifier system, the AX-DSP-XL has you covered. Unlike other digital signal processors on the market, the AX-DSP-XL includes a built-in Axxess Interface. More reasons installers will love the new Axxess DSP is for its quick and simple installation behind the factory radio, due to its small footprint. Features and settings are easily controlled via Bluetooth from our free Smartphone application. To further cut down on install time, Axxess has engineered vehicle specific T-Harnesses (sold separately), that make installation even faster and easier, with no need to cut any wires. The Axxess Digital Signal Processor provides a smart and cost efficient way to provide improved sound quality that customers want when upgrading their vehicle sound systems.

About

myFirstech

This app provides authorized dealers with essential tools for vehicle installation, including wiring diagrams, product guides, and compatibility charts. It also facilitates DroneMobile activation and subscription purchases, along with access to a rewards program.

Highlights
  • Vehicle wiring diagrams
  • Product installation guides
  • Vehicle-specific walkthroughs
  • T-harness compatibility charts
  • DroneMobile activation
  • DroneMobile subscription purchase
Features
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myFirstech is the one-stop shop for Firstech Authorized dealers and their employees. HOW TO REGISTER You must be a Firstech Authorized dealer and 12-volt retailer to gain access to the myFirstech App. Please email orders@myfirstech.com to request access. MYFIRSTECH APP FEATURES • Vehicle wiring for remote start, security, audio • Product installation guides • Vehicle-specific installation walkthroughs • Remote start t-harness compatibility charts • DroneMobile activation • DroneMobile subscription purchase • myFirstech Rewards* *Additional access may be required. WHO IS FIRSTECH Firstech is the #1 innovator in vehicle remote start, security, and connected car technology. For over twenty years, our solutions have been installed in over 5 million vehicles by over 2,000 retail partners across North America

Screenshots

AX3 screens
myFirstech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: myFirstech at 4.0 against AX's 2.2. AX's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myFirstech holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AX ships an update every 2 months, myFirstech every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AX versus myFirstech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAXmyFirstech
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (5 ratings)4.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetra Electronics Corp.Firstech, LLC

Customer experience

AX

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

myFirstech

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

AX

No in-app purchases

None

myFirstech

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AX free?
AX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myFirstech free?
myFirstech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AX or myFirstech?
myFirstech is rated higher. AX averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while myFirstech averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do AX or myFirstech have ads?
Neither AX nor myFirstech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AX or myFirstech?
AX ships an update every 2 months, and myFirstech every 6 weeks. Most recently, AX was updated on September 7, 2026 and myFirstech on September 15, 2026.

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