Comparison

GT Max 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

GT Max

Features
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Security at your fingertips with GT MAX, the latest generation bluetooth electronic anti-theft device for your car! The App is designed to be used by Macnil GT ALARM users through their mobile device and/or tablet, having a data network (mobile or WiFi). Once installed on your mobile device or tablet, in a few steps you will have to: - Scan the QR Code you find on the GT MAX box; - Activate the Bluetooth of your smartphone to start communicating with the GT MAX; - Register on the form that will appear on the app to receive the access password on your e-mail address - Enter username and password to log in Once you enter the App, you will get a connection with the GT MAX electronic anti-theft system installed on board the car and you will be able to: - Manage your anti-theft device directly from your smartphone - Activate and deactivate the anti-theft device from App - Perform emergency deactivation from App - Check vehicle status and send commands - Check the alarms received directly in the Reports section of the app - See all accessories associated with the GT MAX and check their battery status - Double protection: alarm activation and engine block disarming directly from App GT MAX, the evolution of the GT ALARM anti-theft system!

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

GT Max4 screens
AUTHOR FLASHER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AUTHOR FLASHER at every 2 months against GT Max's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

GT Max ships an update every 8 months, AUTHOR FLASHER every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on March 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
GT Max versus AUTHOR FLASHER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGT MaxAUTHOR FLASHER
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMACNIL Gruppo ZUCCHETTIAUTHOR-ALARM

In-app purchases

None

GT Max

No in-app purchases

None

AUTHOR FLASHER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GT Max free?
GT 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 GT Max or AUTHOR FLASHER have ads?
Neither GT Max nor AUTHOR FLASHER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GT Max or AUTHOR FLASHER?
GT Max ships an update every 8 months, and AUTHOR FLASHER every 2 months. Most recently, GT Max was updated on March 7, 2026 and AUTHOR FLASHER on September 10, 2026.

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