# HINT Control vs DIRECTV TECH PROTECT

The clearest difference is rating: HINT Control at 4.3 against DIRECTV TECH PROTECT's 3.2. HINT Control also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (113 vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HINT Control holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HINT Control has 113 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HINT Control ships an update every 2 weeks, DIRECTV TECH PROTECT every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HINT Control | DIRECTV TECH PROTECT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hint-control/id6449951339/reviews)** | [3.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directv-tech-protect/id6451214484/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 99 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zachary Wander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691198174) | [Assurant, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758353661) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### DIRECTV TECH PROTECT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directv-tech-protect/id6451214484)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HINT Control free?

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

### Is DIRECTV TECH PROTECT free?

DIRECTV TECH PROTECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HINT Control or DIRECTV TECH PROTECT?

HINT Control is rated higher. HINT Control averages 4.3 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while DIRECTV TECH PROTECT averages 3.2 from 12 ratings.

### Do HINT Control or DIRECTV TECH PROTECT have ads?

Neither HINT Control nor DIRECTV TECH PROTECT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HINT Control or DIRECTV TECH PROTECT?

HINT Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and DIRECTV TECH PROTECT every 3 months. Most recently, HINT Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and DIRECTV TECH PROTECT on October 24, 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.*