# Tru vs Genesis Energy

The clearest difference is rating: Genesis Energy at 4.6 against Tru's 4.0. Genesis Energy also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 20%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Tru's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Genesis Energy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Genesis Energy has 139 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Tru's written reviews are positive against 62% of Genesis Energy's.

Tru ships an update every 2 months, Genesis Energy weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tru | Genesis Energy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tru-test-data-link/id893033296/reviews) | **[4.6 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genesis-energy/id1027261582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 166 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Datamars SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899066582) | [Genesis Energy](https://appshunter.io/developer/616499284) |

## What reviewers say

### Tru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tru-test-data-link/id893033296)

Easily transfer session files from your Tru-Test device to your phone. Upload data to livestock management platforms, share via email, or send to national traceability programs. Manage device settings and record sessions remotely.

**Highlights:** Download session files, Upload to Datamars Livestock, Share via email, Send to traceability programs, Change device settings, Record sessions, Share GPS location

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Genesis Energy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genesis-energy/id1027261582)

Manage your home's electricity consumption with powerful tools to forecast, compare, and understand your usage. Get bill estimates, pay your bill, and even order gas refills.

**Highlights:** Forecast energy usage up to a week ahead, Compare energy use to similar homes, View power usage and bill estimates, Pay your electricity bill, Order bottled gas refills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great service
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Convenient gas bottle ordering
- 👍 Helpful for monitoring power usage
- 👍 Appreciate the free power shouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't load
- 🐛 Power shout booking issues
- 🐛 Slow app performance
- 🔍 Lack of real-time data
- 🤔 Separate bills for electricity and gas

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or not loading
- Power shout booking not working
- Inconsistent data between app and website
- Keyboard issues obscuring buttons
- Forced app updates causing sign-outs

**Requested features**

- Ability to book multiple power shouts at once
- Live power meter integration
- Single monthly bill for electricity and gas
- Faster data updates
- Improved app stability and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tru free?

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

### Is Genesis Energy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tru or Genesis Energy?

Genesis Energy is rated higher. Tru averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Genesis Energy averages 4.6 from 139 ratings.

### Do Tru or Genesis Energy have ads?

Neither Tru nor Genesis Energy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tru or Genesis Energy?

Tru ships an update every 2 months, and Genesis Energy weekly. Most recently, Tru was updated on October 24, 2026 and Genesis Energy on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*