TRUFob vs PairMyKey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TRUFob
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.
- 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
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Never lose your keys again. Take selfie pictures using TRUFob remote control. The app can be used for discovering all types of Bluetooth 4 Smart devices, is an easy to use application which can prevent your devices or valuable items from being lost. This version offers: Camera Remote Control, Only 1 tag not TRUFob brand, shows the device name, signal strengh (RSSI) and battery level. You can define unlimited Friendly Places for your convenience. We recommend TRUFob tag to operate a maximun of 10 tags with this software, you can buy it, at www.TRUFob.com. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
PairMyKey
This app simplifies the process of programming vehicle keys and remotes for most cars. It works in conjunction with a dongle, connecting to your vehicle's OBDII port to enable effortless key programming. Save time and money on dealership services.
- Program vehicle keys
- Program remotes
- OBDII port connection
- User-friendly interface
- Save time and money
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Experience the next generation of automotive key technology with PairMyKey. Our app simplifies the process of programming keys and remotes for most vehicles. Save time and avoid costly services by using the PairMyKey Dongle. Just download the app, connect the dongle to your OBDII port, and start programming your keys effortlessly. Streamline your key programming with PairMyKey today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PairMyKey at 52% against TRUFob's 0%. PairMyKey also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). TRUFob's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PairMyKey holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PairMyKey has 703 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 52% of PairMyKey's.
TRUFob ships an update every 6 months, PairMyKey weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TRUFob | PairMyKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (703 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 51.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 703 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 187 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mario Ghersi | THE SOCIAL PLUS HOLDING LLC |
Customer experience
TRUFob
PairMyKey
In-app purchases
TRUFob
No in-app purchases
PairMyKey
No in-app purchases
