Comparison

Hegel Remote vs Tru

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

Head to head
About

Hegel Remote

Control your compatible Hegel amplifier remotely over your network. Adjust volume, mute, select inputs, and manage presets with ease. This app provides a convenient way to interact with your audio equipment.

Highlights
  • Network scan for amplifiers
  • Manual IP input
  • Eco mode control
  • Volume and mute control
  • Input selection and naming
  • Preset volume settings
Features
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Hegel Remote turns your iPhone and iPad into a calm, clear remote for your Hegel amplifier. It talks to the amp directly over your own Wi-Fi network: no account, no cloud, no ads. THE REMOTE • Power, mute, inputs and volume on one screen • A large volume gauge: drag it, tap the buttons, or hold a number to glide there gradually • A live picture of your amp that shows its display, input and volume • Presets: your favourite input at the right volume, one tap away • On iPad, presets and inputs are always in view, also in a small window next to another app • Works with VoiceOver MADE YOURS • Name your inputs (Vinyl, TV, Streamer) and hide the ones you don't use • Give an input its own volume, set the moment you switch to it • Night volume limit: a highest volume for the late hours • More than one Hegel? Add them all, at home or in your holiday home, and switch with a tap • Share your setup with another iPhone or iPad through a QR code • Gentle haptics and animations, each of which you can switch off OUTSIDE THE APP • Home Screen widgets, including one with your presets • Lock Screen widgets • Controls for Control Center and the Lock Screen: power, mute, volume up and down (iOS 18 and later) • Siri and Shortcuts: turn the amp on or off, louder or quieter, mute it, or switch to an input or preset by its name ("Switch Hegel Remote to Vinyl"), also from an automation at bedtime • Apple Watch: power, mute, volume, inputs and presets on your wrist SUPPORTED AMPLIFIERS Hegel Röst, H95, H120, H190, H190V, H390 and H590, and the streaming amplifiers H150, H200, H400 and H600, connected to your network. The app finds your amp by itself, or you enter its IP address. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed or supported by Hegel in any way.

About

Tru

Features
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Complete camper and RV heating management, designed for iOS — with a dark Overview dashboard, history charts, Apple Watch, CarPlay, a Home Screen widget and a Lock Screen 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 See everything at a glance on the Overview screen and tap a card to change it. Choose Bluetooth for local, offline control or MQTT for remote access from anywhere. • Dual connectivity: Bluetooth (BLE) and MQTT • Inside temperature with set point and a 6-hour chart • Hot water half-moon gauge from 0 to 70 °C, with OFF / ECO / HIGH / BOOST • Heating modes OFF / ECO / HIGH • Energy mix selection: Gas, Electric or Mix, with power level • Battery voltage with a charge estimate, or GRID when on shore power • Detailed error code explanations • Buttons that always follow the state reported by your gateway • Built-in Help with setup, controls and troubleshooting HISTORY Follow inside temperature, water temperature and battery voltage over 1 hour, 6 hours, 24 hours or 7 days. Data is recorded while the app is connected, including in the background, and gaps are shown as gaps. An Energy Source chart shows how long each setting was selected. History is stored on your device only. ON YOUR WRIST A dedicated Apple Watch app shows inside temperature and hot water side by side, with battery and energy source, and lets you adjust the room temperature, heating mode and hot water with large buttons that show the active setting. Get an alert right on your wrist the moment something needs attention. IN THE CAR Check your camper's status from the CarPlay screen: large colored cards for inside temperature, hot water, battery and energy, plus connection details, 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 the Live Activity to keep temperatures, battery and energy source on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island while the app is connected. ON IPAD Tru-Control runs as a compact floating window you can place next to other apps. ONE-TIME PURCHASE A single one-time purchase unlocks commands, Apple Watch, CarPlay and the widget. No subscription. You can restore a previous purchase or redeem an offer code from Settings. 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/

Screenshots

Hegel Remote4 screens
Tru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tru at Free against Hegel Remote's $8.99. Tru also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Hegel Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Tru is free to download; Hegel Remote costs $8.99 up front. Tru sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hegel Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hegel Remote ships an update monthly, Tru weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hegel Remote versus Tru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHegel RemoteTru
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThijs LangenhuijsenMarco Frigerio

In-app purchases

None

Hegel Remote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tru

Subscriptions2
  • Tru-Control Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Tru-Control Annual Subscription$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tru-Control Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Hegel Remote free?
Hegel Remote costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tru free?
Tru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hegel Remote or Tru have ads?
Neither Hegel Remote nor Tru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hegel Remote or Tru?
Hegel Remote ships an update monthly, and Tru weekly. Most recently, Hegel Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tru on October 28, 2026.

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