Axxess Custom BT vs DirectLoader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Axxess Custom BT
This app allows you to access and edit vehicle personalization settings that are often lost when replacing the factory radio. Control options for locks, security, lights, and audio chimes directly from your smartphone.
- Access vehicle personalization settings
- Edit lock and security options
- Control engine off and light settings
- Manage audio chime preferences
- Compatible with AX-BT Version 2.00+
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This new interface allows you to access, edit, and control settings for many of the most commonly lost vehicle personalization options after changing out the OEM radio. This could be settings for locks, security, engine off options, lights, a chime or other audio options that aren't available to control on the new head unit. The Axxess Bluetooth® Interface (AX-BT) will let you manage these settings from the palm of your hand using this free AX-CUSTOM-BT app. It is designed as an add-on product for aftermarket radio upgrades when using a vehicle specific Axxess interface. The vehicle personalization options are specific to each application, and dependent on what was available in the factory radio prior to removal. This App is compatible with AX-BT Version 2.00 and later only. For older versions use our XSVI App.
DirectLoader
This app allows authorized installers to wirelessly flash and program select remote start and security systems. It provides access to vehicle wiring databases, installation guides, and technical updates for DIRECTED by VOXX products.
- Wireless flashing for DS4/DS4+ modules
- Wired/Wireless flashing for DBALL2, DB3, DS3/DS3+ modules
- Wired/Wireless 'Bitwriter' programming
- DirectWire vehicle wiring database access
- Installation guides and technical news
- SmartStart activation
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DirectLoader App – Wirelessly flash and program select DIRECTED by VOXX Remote Start & Security systems. “For Installers, By Installers” At DIRECTECHS, our motto is “For Installers, By Installers.” We are committed to supporting installation technicians with our decades of technical experience, unrivaled passion, and dedication to the industry. Note: This app is intended for use only by authorized DIRECTED by VOXX Dealers and Distributors. Login credentials are required to access DIRECTECHS resources, which include the DirectWire vehicle wiring and information database, installation guides, online training, tech tips, and much more. With the DirectLoader APP, along with the DLOADER4, you can flash and program our analog and digital products, including many legacy products, along with mobile access to the following features and functions: • Wirelessly flash DS4/DS4+ modules (DLOADER4 not required) • Wired/Wireless flashing for DBALL2, DB3, DS3/DS3+ modules (DLOADER4 required) • Wired/Wireless ‘Bitwriter’ programming for supported analog systems (DLOADER4 required) • DirectWire Access • Installation Guides • Technical News Alerts and ‘Vehicles Added’ updates • DIRECTED by VOXX SmartStart Activation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DirectLoader at 50% against Axxess Custom BT's 0%. Axxess Custom BT's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
| Parameter | Axxess Custom BT | DirectLoader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Metra Electronics Corp. | VOXX Electronics Corp |
Customer experience
Axxess Custom BT
DirectLoader
In-app purchases
Axxess Custom BT
No in-app purchases
DirectLoader
No in-app purchases
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