Comparison

AUTHOR FLASHER vs AutoWatch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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.

About

AutoWatch

Features
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This app is a companion to the Auto watch Shield. By pairing it, you will be able to automatically unlock your shield whenever your device is in range.

Screenshots

AUTHOR FLASHER4 screens
AutoWatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AutoWatch at monthly against AUTHOR FLASHER's every 2 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

AUTHOR FLASHER ships an update every 2 months, AutoWatch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
AUTHOR FLASHER versus AutoWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAUTHOR FLASHERAutoWatch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAUTHOR-ALARMAutowatch

In-app purchases

None

AUTHOR FLASHER

No in-app purchases

None

AutoWatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AUTHOR FLASHER free?
AUTHOR FLASHER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AutoWatch free?
AutoWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AUTHOR FLASHER or AutoWatch have ads?
Neither AUTHOR FLASHER nor AutoWatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AUTHOR FLASHER or AutoWatch?
AUTHOR FLASHER ships an update every 2 months, and AutoWatch monthly. Most recently, AUTHOR FLASHER was updated on October 15, 2026 and AutoWatch on October 11, 2026.

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