Comparison

KD Serials vs Tru

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

Head to head
About

KD Serials

Features
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KD series volt-ampere meter is a new type of coulomb meter that can measure various physical parameters such as voltage, current, power, charge and discharge capacity, remaining time, etc. At the same time, parameters can also be set to achieve full capacity voltage, zero capacity voltage, low capacity alarms, etc. Features. The meter can automatically identify the direction of the current, and can monitor the battery capacity in real time and use a broken code liquid crystal display. The measured data display information is comprehensive and user-friendly.

About

Tru

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Complete camper and RV heating management, reimagined for iOS — now with Apple Watch, CarPlay, and Home Screen widget support. 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 Monitor temperatures, adjust heating modes, and manage hot water settings directly from your iPhone. Choose Bluetooth for local, offline control or MQTT for remote access from anywhere. • Dual connectivity: Bluetooth (BLE) and MQTT • Real-time temperature monitoring • Battery voltage tracking with visual indicators • Detailed error code explanations • Hot water control (OFF/ECO/HIGH/BOOST) • Energy mix selection (Gas/Electric/Mix) • Background operation support ON YOUR WRIST A dedicated Apple Watch app shows live status at a glance — room and water temperature, battery, connection state — and lets you adjust the room temperature or switch heating modes without reaching for your phone. Get an alert right on your wrist the moment something needs attention. IN THE CAR Check your camper's status from the CarPlay screen while you drive: connection status, temperature, battery, and heating mode, laid out for a quick glance with minimal distraction. ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Add the Tru-Control widget to see your heater's last known status without even opening the app. Real-time updates, detailed diagnostics, and intuitive controls make managing your camper's climate effortless — from your pocket, your wrist, your car, or your Home Screen. 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

KD Serials2 screens
Tru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tru at every 6 days against KD Serials's every 4 weeks. KD Serials's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KD Serials ships an update every 4 weeks, Tru every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
KD Serials versus Tru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKD SerialsTru
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Junce Instruments Co., Ltd.Marco Frigerio

In-app purchases

None

KD Serials

No in-app purchases

None

Tru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KD Serials free?
KD Serials is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tru free?
Tru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KD Serials or Tru have ads?
Neither KD Serials nor Tru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KD Serials or Tru?
KD Serials ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tru every 6 days. Most recently, KD Serials was updated on October 1, 2026 and Tru on October 10, 2026.

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