# Dealerware vs First Group

The clearest difference is rating: First Group at 5.0 against Dealerware's 2.7. First Group also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Dealerware's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

First Group holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dealerware has 52 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dealerware | First Group |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dealerware/id1168703299/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-group/id1538152070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 114 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Silvercar Retail Automotive, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139897979) | [FINANCE INSURANCE RESOURCE & SERVICES TRAINING, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538152069) |

## What reviewers say

### Dealerware

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dealerware/id1168703299)

Streamline fleet vehicle contracting and management with a mobile-first solution. Contract customers anywhere, manage your daily schedule efficiently, and quickly process payments for fuel, mileage, or damage at contract close.

**Highlights:** Mobile contracting, Daily schedule planning, Driver license scanning, Credit card scanning, Insurance information capture, Instant billing for fuel, mileage, damage

**In-app purchases:** none


### First Group

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-group/id1538152070)

Connect with your vehicle dealer for post-sale services like warranties and service contracts. Manage ownership programs and receive dealer updates. Streamlines service claims and enhances customer loyalty.

**Highlights:** Manage service contracts and warranties, Explore ownership enhancing programs, Streamline service claim process, Receive dealer announcements and specials, Enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dealerware free?

Dealerware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is First Group free?

First Group is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dealerware or First Group?

First Group is rated higher. Dealerware averages 2.7 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while First Group averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Dealerware or First Group have ads?

Neither Dealerware nor First Group shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dealerware or First Group?

Dealerware ships an update every 3 weeks, and First Group every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dealerware was updated on August 31, 2026 and First Group on June 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
