Comparison

AUTHOR FLASHER vs Driv.one

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

Driv.one

Features
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Driv.one is the app for drivers who want their vehicles under control. GARAGES NEAR YOU β€’ Find nearby workshops using your location, filtered by what you need: maintenance, brakes, tyres, electrics, bodywork, car wash and more. β€’ See whether a garage is open, closed or works by appointment, with its real opening hours. β€’ Call, message on WhatsApp or navigate to the garage with one tap. YOUR VEHICLES β€’ Register all your vehicles: car, motorcycle, SUV, van or truck. β€’ Keep plates, mileage, documents and photos in one place. β€’ Get reminders for maintenance, technical inspection and insurance. COSTS AND BILLS β€’ Track fuel, maintenance and repair costs per vehicle. β€’ Monthly and yearly overview with your average cost per vehicle. β€’ Store your bills and find them when you need them. ROADSIDE HELP β€’ One-tap emergency: police, tow truck and your insurer's number for the selected vehicle. CARPLAY β€’ Driv.one also runs on your car's screen: emergency, nearby garages by category and your vehicles, while driving and without touching the phone. MARKET β€’ Buy and sell vehicles from private owners and trusted garages. Available in English, Dutch, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

Screenshots

AUTHOR FLASHER4 screens
Driv.one4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Driv.one at every 5 days against AUTHOR FLASHER's every 2 months. AUTHOR FLASHER's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). 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, Driv.one every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
AUTHOR FLASHER versus Driv.one: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAUTHOR FLASHERDriv.one
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAUTHOR-ALARMMi Taller

In-app purchases

None

AUTHOR FLASHER

No in-app purchases

None

Driv.one

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AUTHOR FLASHER free?
AUTHOR FLASHER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Driv.one free?
Driv.one is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AUTHOR FLASHER or Driv.one have ads?
Neither AUTHOR FLASHER nor Driv.one shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AUTHOR FLASHER or Driv.one?
AUTHOR FLASHER ships an update every 2 months, and Driv.one every 5 days. Most recently, AUTHOR FLASHER was updated on October 28, 2026 and Driv.one on October 29, 2026.

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