Comparison

myFirstech 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

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

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

myFirstech4 screens
AUTHOR FLASHER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AUTHOR FLASHER at 13.0 against myFirstech's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

myFirstech ships an update every 6 weeks, AUTHOR FLASHER every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
myFirstech versus AUTHOR FLASHER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyFirstechAUTHOR FLASHER
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFirstech, LLCAUTHOR-ALARM

In-app purchases

None

myFirstech

No in-app purchases

None

AUTHOR FLASHER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myFirstech free?
myFirstech 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 myFirstech or AUTHOR FLASHER have ads?
Neither myFirstech nor AUTHOR FLASHER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myFirstech or AUTHOR FLASHER?
myFirstech ships an update every 6 weeks, and AUTHOR FLASHER every 2 months. Most recently, myFirstech was updated on September 15, 2026 and AUTHOR FLASHER on September 10, 2026.

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