Comparison

AUTHOR FLASHER vs Freedom Won

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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: β€’ Display technical information about the device β€’ Update the firmware β€’ Configure the device’s available features Access and safety: β€’ Only for authorized users of AUTHOR’s service portal β€’ Requires an internet connection β€’ Device must be switched to firmware update mode before connecting Compatibility: β€’ iOS 15.0 and higher Supported devices: β€’ AUTHOR IGLA, AUTHOR ALARM, AUTHOR IGLA LF, AUTHOR IGLA C (nRF 8.0+, STM 3.5.0+) β€’ AUTHOR AUTOSTART (nRF 8.0+, STM 1.3+) β€’ AUTHOR KLB (nRF 8.0+, STM 3.5+) β€’ AUTHOR IGLA FD, AUTHOR ALARM FD. AUTHOR FLASHER is a tool for working efficiently with AUTHOR devices in a professional environment.

About

Freedom Won

Features
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Stay connected to your energy system with the Freedom Won App, your central hub for battery monitoring, product information and support. Designed for Freedom Won residential energy storage solutions, the app gives you instant access to the information you need to manage your system with confidence. Monitor battery performance in real time, view key system insights and access helpful resources from anywhere. Whether you're checking your system status, learning more about your product or looking for support, the Freedom Won App keeps everything in one place. Key Features β€’ Monitor battery performance and system status in real time β€’ View important system information and operational insights β€’ Access product documentation, guides and resources β€’ Stay informed with product updates and notifications β€’ Connect with Freedom Won support when you need assistance β€’ Manage your energy system from anywhere The Freedom Won App is designed to make energy storage simpler, more accessible and easier to manage, helping you get the most from your Freedom Won energy storage solution.

Screenshots

AUTHOR FLASHER4 screens
Freedom Won4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Freedom Won 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 Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· 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, Freedom Won monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
AUTHOR FLASHER versus Freedom Won: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAUTHOR FLASHERFreedom Won
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB78 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAUTHOR-ALARMFreedom Won (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

AUTHOR FLASHER

No in-app purchases

None

Freedom Won

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AUTHOR FLASHER free?
AUTHOR FLASHER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Freedom Won free?
Freedom Won is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AUTHOR FLASHER or Freedom Won have ads?
Neither AUTHOR FLASHER nor Freedom Won shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AUTHOR FLASHER or Freedom Won?
AUTHOR FLASHER ships an update every 2 months, and Freedom Won monthly. Most recently, AUTHOR FLASHER was updated on September 10, 2026 and Freedom Won on September 11, 2026.

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