# The Identifiers vs FirstNet Assist

The clearest difference is rating: The Identifiers at 2.0 against FirstNet Assist's 1.6. The Identifiers also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 7%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.6). FirstNet Assist's advantage is ratings volume (244 vs 8). 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.

The Identifiers holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FirstNet Assist has 244 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of The Identifiers's written reviews are positive against 7% of FirstNet Assist's.

The Identifiers ships an update every 2 months, FirstNet Assist every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Identifiers | FirstNet Assist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-identifiers/id564618183/reviews)** | [1.6 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstnet-assist/id1387593689/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **244** |
| Positive reviews | **26.3% of reviews** | 7.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 79 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shundor Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/306257249) | [AT&T Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290854684) |

## What reviewers say

### The Identifiers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-identifiers/id564618183)

Easily retrieve your iOS device's Advertising Identifier. This diagnostic tool is particularly useful for mobile app developers and those in the advertising industry who need to debug applications.

**Highlights:** Retrieve Advertising Identifier, iOS device diagnostic tool, App debugging aid, Useful for advertising professionals

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### FirstNet Assist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstnet-assist/id1387593689)

This app offers support tools for first responders, including access to customer care and device self-diagnostics. It also facilitates requesting device uplifts within a specified radius. A FirstNet portal login is required for access.

**Highlights:** Access to Customer Care, Real-time device self-diagnostics, Request device uplift, Uplift request radius search, FirstNet portal login required

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Improved app performance in recent versions
- 💬 Chat feature now consistently available
- 📱 Easier navigation in newer versions
- 💳 Bill payment functionality working for some users
- 🔐 Biometric login capability (requested feature being implemented)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ❌ Constant logout issues requiring repeated logins
- 🌐 Redirects to Safari/web browser for most functions
- ⏱️ Extremely slow loading times
- 📄 Unable to view bills or account information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch, particularly on iPhone 14 Pro with iOS 16.1
- Login continue button not activating, preventing account access
- Constant logout after each use requiring re-authentication
- Biometric login feature not working despite being advertised
- App freezes and times out during login attempts

**Requested features**

- Implement Face ID/biometric authentication for faster login
- Mirror the AT&T app interface and functionality
- Integrate with main AT&T app instead of separate application
- Add native bill payment functionality within the app
- Improve app speed and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Identifiers free?

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

### Is FirstNet Assist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Identifiers or FirstNet Assist?

The Identifiers is rated higher. The Identifiers averages 2.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while FirstNet Assist averages 1.6 from 244 ratings.

### Do The Identifiers or FirstNet Assist have ads?

Neither The Identifiers nor FirstNet Assist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Identifiers or FirstNet Assist?

The Identifiers ships an update every 2 months, and FirstNet Assist every 4 months. Most recently, The Identifiers was updated on October 14, 2026 and FirstNet Assist on October 13, 2026.

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