DirectLoader vs MEMPHIS COMMAND
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
MEMPHIS COMMAND
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This unique app-controlled interface allows you to use hide-away unit as a hub for an entire audio system. The app allows you to select between six sources including Bluetooth, USB, FM, AM, AUX, Weather band radio. The app also enables users to control EQ settings, zone control, set radio presets, adjust fade/balance and more from the convenience of their Bluetooth device interface. This app is compatible with the SMCHLA. Allows control of: • Volume • Source selection • Play/pause, forward, back • Balance and fade • Program radio presets • RGB settings • Crossover settings for Zone 1 and 2 • EQ • Control all 4 trigger outputs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MEMPHIS COMMAND at 12.0 against DirectLoader's 15.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DirectLoader ships an update every 3 months, MEMPHIS COMMAND every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DirectLoader | MEMPHIS COMMAND |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VOXX Electronics Corp | AFCO INC |
In-app purchases
DirectLoader
No in-app purchases
MEMPHIS COMMAND
No in-app purchases







