Comparison

DirectLoader 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

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

DirectLoader4 screens
AUTHOR FLASHER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AUTHOR FLASHER at 13.0 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

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

DirectLoader ships an update every 3 months, AUTHOR FLASHER every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DirectLoader versus AUTHOR FLASHER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirectLoaderAUTHOR FLASHER
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB32 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVOXX Electronics CorpAUTHOR-ALARM

In-app purchases

None

DirectLoader

No in-app purchases

None

AUTHOR FLASHER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DirectLoader free?
DirectLoader 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 DirectLoader or AUTHOR FLASHER have ads?
Neither DirectLoader nor AUTHOR FLASHER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DirectLoader or AUTHOR FLASHER?
DirectLoader ships an update every 3 months, and AUTHOR FLASHER every 2 months. Most recently, DirectLoader was updated on September 24, 2026 and AUTHOR FLASHER on September 10, 2026.

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