District Direct Android

District Direct

Apply for food, cash, and medical benefits on the go!

Features & Capabilities

District Direct, formerly known as District First, is a convenient Chrome extension for District of Columbia residents to apply for and manage public benefits such as food, cash, and medical assistance. This tool streamlines the process by eliminating the need to wait in lines or be on hold.

With District Direct, users can complete and submit applications, renew existing benefits, upload verification documents, check case status, update contact information, report changes in circumstances, and receive push notifications for important deadlines. The extension also allows viewing and printing of real-time notices and letters, making benefits management simple and accessible from anywhere.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Washington, DC DHCF
Downloads:
108,555 324
Rating:
4.63
(7,622)
25 new ratings
Version:
2.5.22 Last updated: 2025-12-15
Version code:
152
Creation date:
2020-05-15
Publisher country:
US US
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
  • android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
  • android.permission.HIDE_OVERLAY_WINDOWS Moderate risk
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
  • android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC Low risk
  • android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT Low risk
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Size:
85.52MB
Email:
di*****@dc.gov
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Ranking

Other platforms

Apple
District Direct (v2.5.22)
4.70 (20,934)

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
Washington, DC DHCF
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dhs.dc.access
Email:
di*****@dc.gov
Website:
https://dhs.dc.gov/

User Reviews

User reviews show District Direct offers real convenience and benefits access, with several praising its informativeness and productivity. However, reliability is a major pain point: users report frequent crashes, log-in failures, and the app not working; updating contact details or documents can fail or be blocked by grayed-out fields and upload errors; and overall performance feels slow. Some users also raise data-security concerns. The app’s positives are evident, but recurring stability, data-handling, and security issues suggest urgent bug fixes and better QA are needed.
Pros
  • Convenience to complete tasks and apply for benefits without visiting offices
  • Access to benefits (e.g., SNAP/TANF) via the app
  • Informational and productivity tool that helps users stay updated
  • Ease of use for some users, including those who are not computer literate
  • Overall positive sentiment with multiple users calling it excellent/great
Cons
  • Frequent crashes and the app often does not work, with login/authentication failures
  • Inability to update essential personal information or save changes; forms show grayed-out fields and uploads fail
  • App is slow and has performance issues
  • Security/privacy concerns about data being hacked or exposed
Recent reviews
Awesome App
by De*****, 2026-05-23

great
by La*****, 2026-05-21

bad service everytime I use it
by Y'*****, 2026-05-20
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