SquareTrade vs DIRECTV TECH PROTECT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SquareTrade
Protect your electronic devices from accidental damage and malfunctions. Manage your coverage, file claims for repair or replacement, and access tech support. Get peace of mind for your valuable gadgets.
- Accidental damage protection
- Malfunction coverage
- File repair/replacement claims
- Upload item receipts
- Check phone health
- Chat with an agent
- Purchase new plans
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SquareTrade Protection Plans cover all of your electronic devices for accidents like drops and spills, plus common malfunctions. We’re trusted by over 80 million customers and have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Plus, SquareTrade Protection Plans are the only plans backed by Allstate. Our mobile app makes it easy to access all our services, right at your fingertips. Use the SquareTrade mobile app to: • Understand your coverage • Upload your item receipt • File a claim to get your item repaired or replaced • Check your phone health and network speeds to help troubleshoot your device • View tips on how to get more from your technology • Chat with an agent • Buy a plan to protect a new item • Update your account information • Access premium features like Tech Support, ID Protection and Roadside Assistance on selected plans To view our Notice at Collection, go to www.squaretrade.com/notice-at-collection
DIRECTV TECH PROTECT
Manage your tech protection plan and access personalized tech support for your connected devices. Get help with repairs, replacements, and troubleshooting through articles, videos, and live chat with tech pros.
- Manage tech protection plans
- Access device-specific articles and videos
- File and track repair/replacement claims
- Get live tech support via call or chat
- Remote device connection for troubleshooting
- Support for various home electronics
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Having connected devices as part of your home tech life is great since it keeps things running smoothly. But keeping up with multiple connected devices can be complicated. That’s where the DIRECTV TECH PROTECT app comes in. It’s personalized tech support right at your fingertips and hassle-free repair and replacement protection. Manage your tech protection plan and benefits with the DIRECTV TECH PROTECT app. • Register your home office and entertainment devices to access thousands of device-specific articles and videos, how-to tips and tricks, and step-by-step quick fixes — all curated by our tech pros. • View protection plan details, including service fees, from one convenient spot. • File and track your claims easily and get immediate help. • Check the latest repair or replacement status on your device. • Get to the bottom of your tech challenges with help from live tech pros via call or chat. • Enjoy unlimited tech support for your home electronics and technology such as laptops, computers, smartphones, printers, routers, game consoles, smart TVs, wireless speakers, and smart thermostats. • Connect remotely and securely with a tech pro via smartphone screen or camera share to get quick fixes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SquareTrade at 4.5 against DIRECTV TECH PROTECT's 3.2. SquareTrade also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
SquareTrade holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SquareTrade has 2.8K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SquareTrade ships an update every 2 months, DIRECTV TECH PROTECT every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SquareTrade | DIRECTV TECH PROTECT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.8K ratings) — better | 3.2 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SquareTrade | American Bankers Insurance Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
SquareTrade
DIRECTV TECH PROTECT
Bugs and requests
SquareTrade
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Incorrect device information
- App crashes on launch
- Disconnects during use
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to delete old devices
- Easier receipt/document upload
- Live agent support
- Improved app stability
- Clearer claim status updates
DIRECTV TECH PROTECT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SquareTrade
No in-app purchases
DIRECTV TECH PROTECT
No in-app purchases
Questions
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