# DFirstCoder vs HINT Control

The clearest difference is rating: DFirstCoder at 4.8 against HINT Control's 4.2. DFirstCoder also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). HINT Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (111 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DFirstCoder sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $108.99 per year. HINT Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

DFirstCoder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HINT Control has 111 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 66% positive.

DFirstCoder ships an update every 3 weeks, HINT Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DFirstCoder | HINT Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dfirstcoder/id1637894055/reviews)** | [4.2 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hint-control/id6449951339/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **111** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 66.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen QiXin Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637894777) | [Zachary Wander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691198174) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### HINT Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hint-control/id6449951339)

Manage your T-Mobile Home Internet gateway with advanced features. Control WiFi settings, view statistics, and more. This app is not affiliated with T-Mobile.

**Highlights:** Advanced statistics, WiFi radio control, SSID management, Band steering, Gateway access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great alternative to T-Mobile app
- 🚀 Useful for T-Mobile gateway management
- 💡 Allows disabling WiFi radios
- 👍 Provides useful network data
- 🚀 "Reboot" shortcut is great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 UI bug hides settings
- 🐛 Cannot disable 5ghz wifi
- 🐛 Breaks gateway functionality when disabling 5ghz
- 🐛 Latest update crashes repeatedly
- 🐛 Not compatible with G5AR gateway

**Reported bugs**

- UI bug hides settings on SSID management page
- Cannot disable 5ghz wifi after warning
- Disabling 5ghz radio breaks gateway functionality
- Latest update crashes repeatedly
- Not compatible with newly released G5AR T-Mobile gateway

**Requested features**

- Add automatic reboot schedule (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Trigger reboot on connection loss
- Add Beacon Interval control
- Add more Transmit Power control (e.g., 8mW on 5GHz, 21mW on 2.4GHz)
- Advanced control with number input for transmit power


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DFirstCoder free?

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

### Is HINT Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DFirstCoder or HINT Control?

DFirstCoder is rated higher. DFirstCoder averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while HINT Control averages 4.2 from 111 ratings.

### Do DFirstCoder or HINT Control have ads?

Neither DFirstCoder nor HINT Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DFirstCoder or HINT Control?

DFirstCoder ships an update every 3 weeks, and HINT Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, DFirstCoder was updated on October 7, 2026 and HINT Control on October 10, 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.*