Comparison

Tru vs TBB Service

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

Head to head
About

Tru

Features
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Complete camper and RV heating management, designed for iOS β€” with a dark Overview dashboard, history charts, Apple Watch, CarPlay, a Home Screen widget and a Lock Screen Live Activity. 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 See everything at a glance on the Overview screen and tap a card to change it. Choose Bluetooth for local, offline control or MQTT for remote access from anywhere. β€’ Dual connectivity: Bluetooth (BLE) and MQTT β€’ Inside temperature with set point and a 6-hour chart β€’ Hot water half-moon gauge from 0 to 70 Β°C, with OFF / ECO / HIGH / BOOST β€’ Heating modes OFF / ECO / HIGH β€’ Energy mix selection: Gas, Electric or Mix, with power level β€’ Battery voltage with a charge estimate, or GRID when on shore power β€’ Detailed error code explanations β€’ Buttons that always follow the state reported by your gateway β€’ Built-in Help with setup, controls and troubleshooting HISTORY Follow inside temperature, water temperature and battery voltage over 1 hour, 6 hours, 24 hours or 7 days. Data is recorded while the app is connected, including in the background, and gaps are shown as gaps. An Energy Source chart shows how long each setting was selected. History is stored on your device only. ON YOUR WRIST A dedicated Apple Watch app shows inside temperature and hot water side by side, with battery and energy source, and lets you adjust the room temperature, heating mode and hot water with large buttons that show the active setting. Get an alert right on your wrist the moment something needs attention. IN THE CAR Check your camper's status from the CarPlay screen: large colored cards for inside temperature, hot water, battery and energy, plus connection details, laid out for a quick glance with minimal distraction. ON YOUR HOME SCREEN AND LOCK SCREEN Add the Tru-Control widget to see your heater's last known status without opening the app, or start the Live Activity to keep temperatures, battery and energy source on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island while the app is connected. ON IPAD Tru-Control runs as a compact floating window you can place next to other apps. ONE-TIME PURCHASE A single one-time purchase unlocks commands, Apple Watch, CarPlay and the widget. No subscription. You can restore a previous purchase or redeem an offer code from Settings. 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/

About

TBB Service

Features
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Specifically designed for the TBB Service platform, this App is dedicated to. 1) Submit system failure reports online 2οΌ‰One-click upload of relevant fault data 3οΌ‰Direct access to after-sales engineers for troubleshooting Overall, this app serves as a practical tool for the TBB Service platform. Wish you a pleasant experience with TBB Service and our other products.

Screenshots

Tru4 screens
TBB Service4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TBB Service at none against Tru's 3. TBB Service also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). Tru's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Tru sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TBB Service asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tru ships an update weekly, TBB Service every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Tru versus TBB Service: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruTBB Service
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.213.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco FrigerioTBB Power Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tru

Subscriptions2
  • Tru-Control Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Tru-Control Annual Subscription$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tru-Control Lifetime$5.99
None

TBB Service

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tru free?
Tru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TBB Service free?
TBB Service is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tru or TBB Service have ads?
Neither Tru nor TBB Service shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tru or TBB Service?
Tru ships an update weekly, and TBB Service every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tru was updated on October 31, 2026 and TBB Service on November 4, 2026.

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