Comparison

TRU vs ShurLink

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

Head to head
About

TRU

Easily order parts and merchandise, manage invoices, and browse equipment. Schedule service appointments directly through the app.

Highlights
  • Order parts and merchandise
  • View and pay invoices
  • Browse new and used equipment
  • Schedule service
Features
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Order parts and merchandise, view and pay invoices, browse new & used equipment, and schedule service.

About

ShurLink

This utility app functions as a configuration tool for specific hardware receivers and remotes. It also includes a simulator for a particular hardware model, offering a way to test its features digitally.

Highlights
  • Configure ShurLink receivers
  • Configure ShurLink remotes
  • ShurLink EZR simulator
  • Hardware configuration tool
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ShurLink is both a configuration tool for ShurLink receivers and remotes, as well as a ShurLink EZR simulator.

Screenshots

TRU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TRU at 5.0 against ShurLink's 3.9. TRU also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ShurLink's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

TRU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TRU ships an update every 11 months, ShurLink every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TRU versus ShurLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTRUShurLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSedona Inc.Michael Fort

Customer experience

TRU

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ShurLink

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TRU

No in-app purchases

None

ShurLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TRU free?
TRU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShurLink free?
ShurLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TRU or ShurLink?
TRU is rated higher. TRU averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ShurLink averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do TRU or ShurLink have ads?
Neither TRU nor ShurLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TRU or ShurLink?
TRU ships an update every 11 months, and ShurLink every 4 months. Most recently, TRU was updated on October 14, 2026 and ShurLink on October 21, 2026.

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