Comparison

TRUFob vs RideKey

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

RideKey

Create a secure digital backup of your vehicle's key and order a physical duplicate directly from the app. Avoid dealership hassle and ensure you're never stranded due to a lost or damaged key.

Highlights
  • Digital key backup
  • Order physical key duplicates
  • RF DESS™ compatible
  • No dealership programming
  • Scan original key
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RideKey – Built for Riders Who Go Further On the water. In the backcountry. Across dirt, sand, and snow. When adventure calls, the last thing you need is a lost or damaged key. RideKey is a precision aftermarket RF DESS™ compatible key solution for 2015+ Sea-Doo®, Ski-Doo®, Can-Am®, Ryker®, Maverick®, and Switch® vehicles — designed for riders who prepare before they ride. Because Getting Stranded Isn’t an Option A lost key shouldn’t end your day. Or your trip. With the free RideKey app, you create a secure digital backup of your original key before anything happens. When you’re ready, order your RideKey duplicate directly from the app — no dealership programming, no service delays. Serious Simplicity • Scan your original key • Secure your digital backup • Order your duplicate anytime RideKey is a true duplicate of your original RF DESS™ key. Your vehicle recognizes it exactly the same. No guesswork. No dealership hassle. No downtime. Prepared Riders Stay Moving Whether you're miles offshore, deep in the mountains, or far from the nearest dealer, RideKey gives you confidence that you won’t be stranded by a simple key failure. Download the app. Back up your key. Ride with confidence. Ride safe. Always use your original key and tether as your primary safety equipment. RideKey is an independent aftermarket product and is not affiliated with BRP®.

Screenshots

TRUFob4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RideKey at 5.0 against TRUFob's 1.0. TRUFob's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

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

RideKey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TRUFob versus RideKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTRUFobRideKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMario GhersiNEBIZ LLC

In-app purchases

None

TRUFob

No in-app purchases

None

RideKey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TRUFob free?
TRUFob is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RideKey free?
RideKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TRUFob or RideKey?
RideKey is rated higher. TRUFob averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RideKey averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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