# TRUE vs r53obd

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.

Both are free to download. r53obd sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TRUE asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TRUE | r53obd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-d-x/id1456325589/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r53obd/id6780740904/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Le Bich Tuyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271196331) | [RABRH LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780740906) |

## What reviewers say

### TRUE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-d-x/id1456325589)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### r53obd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r53obd/id6780740904)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| r53obd Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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