# TRUFob vs KeyConnect Digital Car Key

The clearest difference is rating: KeyConnect Digital Car Key at 4.5 against TRUFob's 1.0. KeyConnect Digital Car Key also leads on ratings volume (93K vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). TRUFob's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KeyConnect Digital Car Key sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. TRUFob asks for nothing beyond the download.

KeyConnect Digital Car Key holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KeyConnect Digital Car Key has 93K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TRUFob's written reviews are positive against 20% of KeyConnect Digital Car Key's.

TRUFob ships an update every 6 months, KeyConnect Digital Car Key monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TRUFob | KeyConnect Digital Car Key |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trufob/id655731349/reviews) | **[4.5 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyconnect-digital-car-key/id1492560451/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **93K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#67** |
| Size | 12 MB | 367 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mario Ghersi](https://appshunter.io/developer/311248421) | [Kain Suite Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761133001) |

## What reviewers say

### TRUFob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trufob/id655731349)

This utility app helps you locate lost Bluetooth 4 Smart devices and valuable items. It also functions as a remote camera shutter and displays device signal strength and battery level. You can set unlimited 'Friendly Places' to help keep track of your belongings.

**Highlights:** Locate Bluetooth 4 Smart devices, Prevent items from being lost, Remote camera control, Display device name, signal strength, and battery level, Unlimited 'Friendly Places', Supports up to 10 tags

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### KeyConnect Digital Car Key

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyconnect-digital-car-key/id1492560451)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · Utilities, #168 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Manage your vehicles remotely and securely. Lock/unlock doors, check real-time car status, store important documents, and track expenses. Offers GPS navigation and maintenance history for over 40 car makes.

**Highlights:** Remote lock and unlock, Real-time car status monitoring, GPS car locator, Digital document storage, Expense and maintenance tracking, Demo mode for feature exploration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Car Key Weekly Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Digital Car Key Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Digital Car Key Monthly Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Family Plan | $16.99 | per month |
| Digital Car Key Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Digital Car Key Yearly Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Digital Car Key Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Digital Car Key Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Digital Car Key Yearly 54.99 | $54.99 | per year |
| Digital Car Key Yearly 59.99 | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family Plan | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Convenient app to manage multiple cars
- 🔍 Helpful features like locating car and checking status

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work with many car models/brands
- 🤑 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Inaccurate data (mileage, tire pressure, etc.)
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔍 Poor customer support and lack of response

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Login/account issues prevent use of app

**Requested features**

- Add more car brand compatibility
- Offer free trial before paid subscription
- Improve accuracy of car data and status
- Provide better customer support and refund options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TRUFob free?

TRUFob is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is KeyConnect Digital Car Key free?

KeyConnect Digital Car Key is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TRUFob or KeyConnect Digital Car Key?

KeyConnect Digital Car Key is rated higher. TRUFob averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while KeyConnect Digital Car Key averages 4.5 from 93K ratings.

### Do TRUFob or KeyConnect Digital Car Key have ads?

KeyConnect Digital Car Key shows ads; TRUFob does not.

### Which is updated more often, TRUFob or KeyConnect Digital Car Key?

TRUFob ships an update every 6 months, and KeyConnect Digital Car Key monthly. Most recently, TRUFob was updated on October 13, 2026 and KeyConnect Digital Car Key on November 1, 2026.

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