Comparison

HINT Control vs Nomad Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HINT Control

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
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HINT Control is a cross-platform app for accessing and managing your T-Mobile Home Internet gateway, with some extra features compared to the official app. Features include advanced statistics, WiFi radio control, SSID management, and band steering, with more to come as more is discovered about the gateways. HINT Control currently supports the Arcadyan KVD21, the Arcadyan TMOG4AR, the Sagemcom Fast 5688W, the Sercomm TMOG4SE, and the Noka 5G21. The Askey LTE gateway is not supported at this time. This app is NOT affiliated with T-Mobile. HINT Control is open source and also available for other platforms. Check out the downloads and source code at https://github.com/zacharee/ArcadyanKVD21Control/.

About

Nomad Connect

Easily activate and manage modems with flexible, contract-free internet plans. Offers upgrades for enhanced features like free modem replacement and priority support. Designed for IT managers and installers to control network access efficiently.

Highlights
  • Effortless modem activation
  • Flexible, contract-free internet plans
  • Nomad Prime upgrade for premium support
  • Nomad Travel Upgrade for billing flexibility
  • Centralized modem management
  • Real-time network monitoring
Features
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Discover Seamless Internet Management with NomadConnect Effortless Modem Activation: With NomadConnect, activating any approved modem from our compatibility list is a breeze. Just input your modem IMEI and SIM ICCID for a quick and easy setup. Unlimited Internet Plans: Choose from our flexible, contract-free internet plans. Whether it's the Nomad Unlimited Plan for up to 100Mbps or the Nomad Unlimited Ultra Plan for up to 200Mbps, enjoy high-speed internet with no credit checks and a special first-month discount. Enhanced Features at Your Fingertips: Upgrade your experience with Nomad Prime for free modem replacement, a three-year price guarantee, and 24/7 priority support. Or, opt for the Nomad Travel Upgrade to pause and resume billing, perfect for nomadic lifestyles. Designed for Your Convenience: NomadConnect is tailored for IT managers and Installers, providing centralized control over multiple modems. Whether managing internet access for a small hotel or securing remote employee connections, our app makes it simple. Key Benefits: •Easy Modem Management: Activate and manage Nomad modems with a few taps. •Flexible Internet Plans: Choose from various high-speed plans to suit your needs. •Real-Time Network Control: Monitor and adjust network settings on the go. •Enhanced Security: Maintain high-security standards across all devices. •Nomad Prime & Travel Upgrades: Extra features for comprehensive network management. NomadConnect is more than an app; it's your partner in efficient and secure internet management. Download now and transform the way you control your network!

Screenshots

HINT Control4 screens
Nomad Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HINT Control at 65% against Nomad Connect's 17%. HINT Control also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (111 vs 9). Nomad Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HINT Control holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HINT Control has 111 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of HINT Control's written reviews are positive against 17% of Nomad Connect's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HINT Control versus Nomad Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHINT ControlNomad Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (111 ratings) — better2.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB112 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZachary WanderGEV io, LLC

Customer experience

HINT Control

All ratings111 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative23.3%

Nomad Connect

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Bugs and requests

HINT Control

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • 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
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  • Invalid JSON error when trying to log in
  • Latest update crashes over and over
  • G4AR not showing LTE stats
  • Cannot paste password or use password manager to login
  • Keyboard will not reduce on login screen (iPhone 11 Pro)
  • App doesn't work with VoiceOver
  • Unauthorized Error at Login
  • Doesn’t work - Unauthorized error
  • Doesn’t work - unauthorized access error
  • Changed channel, now cannot connect on other devices, requires factory reset
  • Latest update breaks Sagemcom gateway, won't pass login screen
  • Cannot pick channel 36 for 5ghz, always goes to channel 40
  • No G4AR support

Requested features

14 requests
  • 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
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  • Restore transmit power slider
  • Add temperature of gateway
  • Allow users to name unknown devices
  • Clarify named devices further
  • Add port forwarding controls
  • Add DMZ controls
  • Support for G4AR gateway
  • Adjust APN settings
  • Web app version

Nomad Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HINT Control

No in-app purchases

None

Nomad Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HINT Control free?
HINT Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nomad Connect free?
Nomad Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HINT Control or Nomad Connect?
HINT Control is rated higher. HINT Control averages 4.2 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Nomad Connect averages 2.4 from 9 ratings.
Do HINT Control or Nomad Connect have ads?
Neither HINT Control nor Nomad Connect shows ads.

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