Comparison

Truma Cooler vs HobbyConnect

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

Head to head
About

Truma Cooler

Control your portable fridge/freezer remotely via Bluetooth. Monitor temperature, battery discharge protection, and Turbo Mode status. Personalize settings and access error codes offline.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control
  • Monitor cooler status
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Personalize cooler names
  • Offline error code access
  • Demo mode for testing
Features
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The Truma Cooler Control — now newly redesigned! Our portable fridge/freezers are perfect for camping, traveling, picnics, and more. Their reliable and durable compressors can cool them down to -8 °F / -22 °C, even in hot environments. With the Truma Cooler Control app, you can easily check and change the settings of your Truma Cooler from your smartphone. This version of the app has been reworked and given a new, modern look. The Bluetooth connection is now more stable and reliable, and the redesign makes the app more intuitive and user-friendly. Remote Control Via App With the Truma Cooler Control app, you can control your Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezer via smartphone. Simply connect via Bluetooth or by scanning the QR Code to begin checking and adjusting its settings. Cooler Status at a Glance Whether you want to know the current temperature, the vehicle battery discharge protection level, or the Turbo Mode status – With the Truma Cooler Control app, you'll see all insights related to your Truma Cooler at a glance. Make It Yours Good news: The app can connect to and control multiple Truma Coolers. You can personalize each one by naming it and selecting the temperature unit you wish to use. Want to remove one of them from the app? Simply swipe to delete it from the list! Cool, Cooler, Truma Cooler Our portable fridge/freezers can cool down to -8 °F / -22 °C! Whether you’re storing drinks or ice cream in your Truma Cooler, you can easily use the Truma Cooler Control app to monitor and adjust the temperature to suit your needs. Try It Out – With or Without a Truma Cooler Want to see what the app can do, but you don’t own a Truma Cooler (yet)? No problem! You can test out all the features of the app using the Demo Cooler. We’re Here to Help! In this version of the app, all error codes are available offline. If there’s an issue with your Truma Cooler, you’ll see a pop-up in the app with the error code and steps to help you solve the problem.

About

HobbyConnect

Control key functions of your caravan or motorhome remotely via your mobile device. Manage climate control, check levels, and save settings. An optional upgrade allows for global control and real-time vehicle tracking.

Highlights
  • Remote climate control
  • Check battery and fill levels
  • Save light settings
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Global control (HOBBYCONNECT+)
  • Vehicle location tracking (HOBBYCONNECT+)
Features
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With HOBBYCONNECT you control many important functions of your hobby caravan, motorhome or box van from your mobile phone or tablet. Activate air conditioning or heating, check battery and fill levels or save light settings - all with the app. The HOBBYCONNECT app and the use of HOBBYCONNECT is free. With HOBBYCONNECT you have a max. 10 meters access to your vehicle. The connection is established via Bluetooth on your smartphone or tablet. A TFT control panel in the vehicle is required. With HOBBYCONNECT + you can even control your vehicle from anywhere. For example, activate the air conditioning while you are out and check the location of your vehicle anywhere in the world. To use HOBBYCONNECT + you need a mobile internet connection via WLAN or the cellular network. Services HOBBYCONNECT Standard in many models Control your hobby at close range Access to lighting, heating and air conditioning, water temperature, refrigerator, satellite system Easy installation and operation Connection via bluetooth Free to use Additional services HOBBYCONNECT + Available as an option Control your hobby from anywhere Warning message from the app when the vehicle is moving Connection via cellular network (active GSM connection) Free for the first year, afterwards for a fee

Screenshots

Truma Cooler4 screens
HobbyConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Truma Cooler at none against HobbyConnect's shown. Truma Cooler also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 18%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). HobbyConnect's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

HobbyConnect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Truma Cooler has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Truma Cooler's written reviews are positive against 18% of HobbyConnect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Truma Cooler ships an update every 3 months, HobbyConnect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Truma Cooler versus HobbyConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruma CoolerHobbyConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTruma Geraetetechnik GmbH & Co. KGNetmine AB

Customer experience

Truma Cooler

All ratings28 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

HobbyConnect

Written reviews51 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative72.5%

In-app purchases

None

Truma Cooler

No in-app purchases

None

HobbyConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Truma Cooler free?
Truma Cooler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HobbyConnect free?
HobbyConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Truma Cooler or HobbyConnect?
HobbyConnect is rated higher. Truma Cooler averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while HobbyConnect averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Truma Cooler or HobbyConnect have ads?
HobbyConnect shows ads; Truma Cooler does not.
Which is updated more often, Truma Cooler or HobbyConnect?
Truma Cooler ships an update every 3 months, and HobbyConnect every 2 months. Most recently, Truma Cooler was updated on October 26, 2026 and HobbyConnect on October 22, 2026.

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