Comparison

TRUE vs r53obd

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

Head to head
About

TRUE

Easily configure and manage your TRUE-D X device via Bluetooth. Set channels, save favorites, update firmware, and customize logos without physical button presses. Streamline your device setup and synchronization.

Highlights
  • Set RX channels
  • Save favorite channel lists
  • Update custom logos
  • Update firmware
  • Synchronize with Dock-king
Features
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Best way to work with TRUE-D X from Furious FPV via Bluetooth. Furious FPV develops its owns application for TRUE-D X with many features and flexibilities. Ours application helps simplify the configuration that you have to go through by physically pressing the button on the TRUE-D X. - Set channels for RX - Save your favorites channel list - Update Any Logo you want for your TRUE-D X - Update New Firmware - Synchronize with Dock-king And more fantastic features.....

About

r53obd

This app provides diagnostics, logging, and coding for first-generation MINI Coopers (R50, R52, R53). It offers live engine data, fault code reading, and module coding with a compatible adapter. Unlock advanced features like active tests and adaptation resets with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Live engine data
  • Read & clear fault codes
  • Module coding
  • Active tests
  • Adaptation resets
  • CSV data logging
Features
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Know your first-generation MINI. Read faults, log live data, and adjust supported settings on your R50, R52, or R53 from your iPhone or iPad. SUPPORTED ADAPTERS • NEW: UniCarScan UCSI-2100 — MINI diagnostics, supported coding, and tests via Bluetooth LE. • OBDLink MX+ or OBDLink CX — MINI diagnostics, supported coding, and tests. • Compatible generic ELM/Veepeak Bluetooth LE adapters — basic engine data, emissions fault codes, and VIN only. These do not support MINI module coding or tests. FREE • Read and clear faults, monitor live data, and export CSV logs. • Read coding and save, import or export backups. • Guided cooling-fan test and demo mode. PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Change supported coding settings and write saved or imported backups to the car. • Additional actuator and cluster tests, adaptation resets, service-interval resets, and ABS/DSC brake-bleed routines. • Coding changes create a restore point and compare the stored result. Body-module diagnostics and coding, including the body controller and instrument cluster, require an OBD pin 7 to 8 bridge. Ordinary engine diagnostics do not require the bridge. Features depend on the vehicle, fitted modules, and adapter. Adapter sold separately. r53obd is a product of RABRH LLC. MINI and MINI Cooper are registered trademarks of BMW AG. r53obd and RABRH LLC are not affiliated with or endorsed by BMW AG or MINI.

Screenshots

TRUE4 screens
r53obd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: r53obd at 5.0 against TRUE's 4.0. r53obd also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). TRUE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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. r53obd sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TRUE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

r53obd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: r53obd has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of TRUE's written reviews are positive against 100% of r53obd's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TRUE versus r53obd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTRUEr53obd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen Le Bich TuyenRABRH LLC

Customer experience

TRUE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

r53obd

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TRUE

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

r53obd

One-time1
  • r53obd Pro$39.99

Questions

Is TRUE free?
TRUE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is r53obd free?
r53obd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TRUE or r53obd?
r53obd is rated higher. TRUE averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while r53obd averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do TRUE or r53obd have ads?
Neither TRUE nor r53obd shows ads.

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