GrillThermo vs Tru
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
GrillThermo
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An APP that can monitor the barbecue temperature in real time can see the barbecue time and temperature on the phone, and remind you when the temperature is no longer within the range of barbecue, or remind you at the set time.
Tru
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Complete camper and RV heating management, reimagined for iOS โ now with Apple Watch, CarPlay, a Home Screen widget and Live Activity. External hardware required: a self-hosted MQTT/BLE gateway device, configured and provided by the user (not included, not manufactured or sold by MF-Lab). CONTROL FROM YOUR IPHONE Monitor temperatures, adjust heating modes, and manage hot water settings directly from your iPhone. Choose Bluetooth for local, offline control or MQTT for remote access from anywhere. โข Dual connectivity: Bluetooth (BLE) and MQTT โข Real-time temperature monitoring โข Battery voltage tracking with visual indicators โข Detailed error code explanations โข Hot water control (OFF/ECO/HIGH/BOOST) โข Energy mix selection (Gas/Electric/Mix) โข Background operation support ON YOUR WRIST A dedicated Apple Watch app shows live status at a glance โ room and water temperature, battery, connection state โ and lets you adjust the room temperature or switch heating modes without reaching for your phone. Get an alert right on your wrist the moment something needs attention. IN THE CAR Check your camper's status from the CarPlay screen while you drive: connection status, temperature, battery, and heating mode, laid out for a quick glance with minimal distraction. ON YOUR HOME SCREEN AND LOCK SCREEN Add the Tru-Control widget to see your heater's last known status without opening the app, or start a Live Activity from Settings to keep the status on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while the app is running. ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock Tru-Control once, with no subscription and no recurring charges. Purchases can be restored at any time from Settings, and offer codes can be redeemed in the app. Tru-Control is an independent, unofficial application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any heating system manufacturer. This app uses the standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tru at weekly against GrillThermo's monthly. GrillThermo's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GrillThermo ships an update monthly, Tru weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GrillThermo | Tru |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 โ better | 18.2 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ๆ้ ๅ | Marco Frigerio |
In-app purchases
GrillThermo
No in-app purchases
Tru
No in-app purchases









