Comparison

AUTHOR FLASHER vs GEMINI ALARM

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

GEMINI ALARM

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GEMINI ALARM is the official app by Gemini Technologies for managing security devices installed on vehicles. Via Bluetooth connection, it allows both users and installers to interact easily, quickly, and securely with compatible Gemini devices. For users: personal control of your security system • Arm, disarm, and partial arm the alarm system • Maintenance mode • View event history • Manage paired radio devices For installers: fast and intuitive configuration • Select the vehicle for device installation • Configure system parameters based on customer needs • Pair radio devices • Perform final testing after installation To use the app, you must have Gemini devices with Bluetooth interface, available from authorized Gemini dealers. Note: Some features may vary depending on the installed device.

Screenshots

AUTHOR FLASHER4 screens
GEMINI ALARM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AUTHOR FLASHER at 13.0 against GEMINI ALARM's 18.6. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
AUTHOR FLASHER versus GEMINI ALARM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAUTHOR FLASHERGEMINI ALARM
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB115 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAUTHOR-ALARMGemini Technologies S.r.l.

In-app purchases

None

AUTHOR FLASHER

No in-app purchases

None

GEMINI ALARM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AUTHOR FLASHER free?
AUTHOR FLASHER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GEMINI ALARM free?
GEMINI ALARM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AUTHOR FLASHER or GEMINI ALARM have ads?
Neither AUTHOR FLASHER nor GEMINI ALARM shows ads.

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