# AdGuard Home Remote vs DFirstCoder

The clearest difference is ratings volume: AdGuard Home Remote at 297 against DFirstCoder's 5. AdGuard Home Remote also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (78% vs 67%). DFirstCoder's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AdGuard Home Remote sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and DFirstCoder sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $108.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AdGuard Home Remote against 4.8 for DFirstCoder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AdGuard Home Remote has 297 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of AdGuard Home Remote's written reviews are positive against 67% of DFirstCoder's.

AdGuard Home Remote ships an update every 9 days, DFirstCoder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AdGuard Home Remote | DFirstCoder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adguard-home-remote/id1543143740/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dfirstcoder/id1637894055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RocketScience IT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502999561) | [Shenzhen QiXin Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637894777) |

## What reviewers say

### AdGuard Home Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adguard-home-remote/id1543143740)

Easily manage your AdGuard Home instance from your mobile device. Control filtering, view detailed statistics, and manage clients, filters, and DNS settings. Offers Live Activity and widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Control filtering and safe browsing, View statistics and query logs, Manage clients and filters, Live Activity and widgets, Manage DHCP and DNS settings, Siri Shortcuts and iCloud sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| AdGuard Home Remote Pro | $11.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app performance
- 💼 Comprehensive feature parity with web interface
- 📱 Excellent multi-instance management
- 💰 Fair one-time purchase pricing model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Instance configuration frequently lost/forgotten
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes on tab switching
- ❌ Missing blocklist management features from web portal
- ❌ Cannot click log entries to view query details
- ❌ Limited customization for dashboard refresh rates

**Reported bugs**

- Instance configuration lost after app restart or updates
- Tab switching causes app freezes and lag
- Live Log entries flash briefly then return to list
- Top clients entries display briefly then close
- URL window opens and closes immediately

**Requested features**

- Blocklist management from available web portal lists
- Click-to-view query details in Live Log
- Average processing time metric on dashboard
- Processing time widget support
- Device blocking and parental control features


### DFirstCoder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dfirstcoder/id1637894055)

This app provides comprehensive vehicle diagnostics and customization for car owners. It offers one-click app features for easy operation, Bluetooth connectivity, and the ability to read/clear trouble codes, perform smog checks, and view live data. It supports a wide range of vehicle models.

**Highlights:** One-click apps for easy operation, Comprehensive diagnostic features, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, Read and clear trouble codes, Smog check functionality, Live data display, Supports VAG, BMW, Mercedes-Benz models

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan Subscription | $108.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Subscription (Family) | $158.99 | per year |
| 350 QD | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 QD | $9.95 | one-time |
| 1400 QD | $19.49 | one-time |
| 3500 QD | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7000 QD | $96.99 | one-time |
| 10500 QD | $145.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AdGuard Home Remote free?

AdGuard Home Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DFirstCoder free?

DFirstCoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AdGuard Home Remote or DFirstCoder?

DFirstCoder is rated higher. AdGuard Home Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while DFirstCoder averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do AdGuard Home Remote or DFirstCoder have ads?

Neither AdGuard Home Remote nor DFirstCoder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AdGuard Home Remote or DFirstCoder?

AdGuard Home Remote ships an update every 9 days, and DFirstCoder every 3 weeks. Most recently, AdGuard Home Remote was updated on October 15, 2026 and DFirstCoder on October 7, 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.*