Comparison

Keetec GPS Sniper MAX vs AUTHOR FLASHER

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

Head to head
About

Keetec GPS Sniper MAX

Features
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The application gives user complete control over the vehicle protected with Keetec GPS Sniper MAX. Communication between the vehicle and the owner is bidirectional, allowing control of the system remotely, but also provide immediate information about the disrupted zone directly to a mobile phone or tablet for up to three phone numbers. The transfer of information is done exclusively by SMS, making Keetec GPS Sniper MAX protect the vehicle without need to use a SIM card with data transmission.

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: β€’ Display technical information about the device β€’ Update the firmware β€’ Configure the device’s available features Access and safety: β€’ Only for authorized users of AUTHOR’s service portal β€’ Requires an internet connection β€’ Device must be switched to firmware update mode before connecting Compatibility: β€’ iOS 15.0 and higher Supported devices: β€’ AUTHOR IGLA, AUTHOR ALARM, AUTHOR IGLA LF, AUTHOR IGLA C (nRF 8.0+, STM 3.5.0+) β€’ AUTHOR AUTOSTART (nRF 8.0+, STM 1.3+) β€’ AUTHOR KLB (nRF 8.0+, STM 3.5+) β€’ AUTHOR IGLA FD, AUTHOR ALARM FD. AUTHOR FLASHER is a tool for working efficiently with AUTHOR devices in a professional environment.

Screenshots

Keetec GPS Sniper MAX4 screens
AUTHOR FLASHER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AUTHOR FLASHER at every 2 months against Keetec GPS Sniper MAX's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Keetec GPS Sniper MAX ships an update every 5 months, AUTHOR FLASHER every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Keetec GPS Sniper MAX versus AUTHOR FLASHER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeetec GPS Sniper MAXAUTHOR FLASHER
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTSS Group a.s.AUTHOR-ALARM

In-app purchases

None

Keetec GPS Sniper MAX

No in-app purchases

None

AUTHOR FLASHER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Keetec GPS Sniper MAX free?
Keetec GPS Sniper MAX 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 Keetec GPS Sniper MAX or AUTHOR FLASHER have ads?
Neither Keetec GPS Sniper MAX nor AUTHOR FLASHER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Keetec GPS Sniper MAX or AUTHOR FLASHER?
Keetec GPS Sniper MAX ships an update every 5 months, and AUTHOR FLASHER every 2 months. Most recently, Keetec GPS Sniper MAX was updated on October 5, 2026 and AUTHOR FLASHER on September 10, 2026.

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