First vs 益电宝
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First
Connect your mobile device to a commercial vehicle's diagnostic port to monitor its health status. Understand fault codes, view vehicle specifications, and track trip data to improve uptime and aid in service and repair.
- Connect to vehicle diagnostic port
- Monitor vehicle health status
- View active and inactive fault codes
- Display vehicle specifications (VIN, ECU info)
- Track trip data (fuel, miles, speed, hours)
- Generate and share vehicle reports
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NEXIQ First-Link™ is an application that provides important features to the drivers and service technicians of commercial vehicles and equipment. These features help the driver connect the mobile device to the diagnostic port; they also monitor the vehicle's health status and increase the vehicle's uptime. If a Check Engine Light is illuminated, the application assists the driver to understand the cause so that he can seek assistance (i.e., service and repair), if needed. Service technicians can utilize the information gathered by the application to aid in vehicle service and repair. Features include: • Faults – Active and Inactive fault codes present at the time of connection are displayed. • Vehicle Specs – Vehicle information including VIN, ECU software and hardware information is displayed. • Life / Trip – Displays trip-specific information related to fuel usage, miles, maximum speed, cruise control speed, hours of operation, etc. • Parameters – Displays parameters specific to the modules on the vehicle (e.g., engine, transmission, etc.) • Report – Generates a session-specific report containing vehicle information (i.e., faults, vehicle specs, parameters, and life/trip information); can be uploaded to the cloud, emailed, etc. • Sharing - Enables the driver to share vehicle information gathered to dispatch, service providers, etc. • OnCommand® Support - Optional feature to allow users to upload health reports to the OnCommand® servers. • Blue-Link Mini firmware update to v1.09, if the adapter has older firmware.
益电宝
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益电宝是一款由四川万益能源科技有限公司开发的针对工商业用户的用电管理软件,通过数据监测、统计、分析等功能,帮助用户及时了解自身用电情况,发现用电异常,提升用电管理水平,实现节能降耗。 【实时监测】 随时随地查看企业实时用电及运行情况,保证用电安全 【统计分析】 年月日多维度用电数据对比分析,方便快捷的发现用电异常并加以管理 【精准预测】 基于大数据挖掘技术提供精准用电预测,帮助企业提前做好用能规划
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 益电宝 at every 2 months against First's every 5 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
First ships an update every 5 months, 益电宝 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | First | 益电宝 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Snap-on Inc. | 四川万益能源科技有限公司 |
In-app purchases
First
No in-app purchases
益电宝
No in-app purchases







