# Hegel Remote vs Tru

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Hegel Remote | Tru |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hegel-remote/id1562489978/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thijs Langenhuijsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706786574) | [Marco Frigerio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873934230) |

## What reviewers say

### Hegel Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hegel-remote/id1562489978)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tru-control/id6758611832)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tru-Control Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Tru-Control Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Tru-Control Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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