Comparison

Tru vs Scatterbird

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

Head to head
About

Tru

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
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The Tru-Test Data Link app enables to you download session files from your Tru-Test device and upload them to Datamars Livestock, email or share the session files, or send them to your national traceability program, whether you’re out in the yards or back at home. Watch an overview of the app here: https://youtu.be/Iym0z8709QA Key features: • Download session files to your phone for later viewing & sharing • Session files automatically upload to MiHub Livestock when you have internet access • Share sessions via email, or other apps you have downloaded • Change device settings or record sessions when connected to S2 or S3 indicators • Share GPS location of sessions • Send sessions to supported national livestock traceability programs (see list below) Supported national livestock traceability programs: • New Zealand – send registrations and animal movements directly to NAIT • Australia – send animal movements for producers, agents and saleyards directly to NLIS Tru-Test product compatibility: • XRS2/SRS2 EID Readers • XR5000/ID5000 weigh scale indicators • EziWeigh7i weigh scale indicator • S2/S3 weigh scale indicators

About

Scatterbird

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This App is used with the Scatterbird remote control birdscarer, developed and made in the UK by Portek Ltd. It provides an easy and secure way of programming the Scatterbird in the comfort of your home, then sending the program to the birdscarer by using Bluetooth when close to the unit at a later time. Many programs can be stored by the app and can be used as and when desired by simply selecting the program and sending to the Scatterbird. The app allows the user to change many different variables. Number of bangs in each sequence, interval between sequences, time during day that the Scatterbird will operate. As well as these functions the app will allow the Scatterbird to have the same program each day, or alternatively a different program for each day. Included in this is the ability to have no operation during some days at all if wanted. Random features are also included. The app provides the most easy and varied features on any Birdscarer of this type. The app can control multiple Scatterbirds by choosing which one to communicate with at any time.

Screenshots

Tru4 screens
Scatterbird4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tru at every 2 months against Scatterbird's every 5 months. Tru also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tru ships an update every 2 months, Scatterbird every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tru versus Scatterbird: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruScatterbird
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDatamars SAPortek Limited

In-app purchases

None

Tru

No in-app purchases

None

Scatterbird

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tru free?
Tru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scatterbird free?
Scatterbird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tru or Scatterbird have ads?
Neither Tru nor Scatterbird shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tru or Scatterbird?
Tru ships an update every 2 months, and Scatterbird every 5 months. Most recently, Tru was updated on October 7, 2026 and Scatterbird on September 27, 2026.

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