Comparison

Tru vs Artemis Alert

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

Artemis Alert

Features
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Artemis Alert – Remote Security Management Protect wildlife. Detect intrusions. Respond faster. Artemis Alert helps wildlife reserves, conservation areas, and livestock farms detect and respond to unauthorized human activity in remote locations. When poachers or trespassers enter protected areas, your team knows immediately. Key Features Real-Time Intrusion Alerts Instant notifications when sensors detect unauthorized activity in protected zones. Every second counts when wildlife is at risk. Interactive Map View See all sensor locations and intrusion events on a live map. Identify breach patterns, hotspots, and coordinate rapid response teams. Device Health Monitoring Battery levels, connectivity status, and sensor diagnostics. Ensure your perimeter protection is always operational. Team Coordination Assign zones to rangers, manage response protocols, and track team deployment. Everyone knows their role when an alert triggers. Investigation Tools Detailed event logs with timestamps, location accuracy, and signal data. Build evidence for prosecutions and refine sensor placement. Ideal For Wildlife reserves and sanctuaries Game and livestock farms, and conservation areas Remote property security Anti-poaching operations

Screenshots

Tru4 screens
Artemis Alert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Artemis Alert at weekly against Tru's every 2 months. Tru's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). 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, Artemis Alert weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tru versus Artemis Alert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruArtemis Alert
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDatamars SACobus Meyer

In-app purchases

None

Tru

No in-app purchases

None

Artemis Alert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tru free?
Tru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Artemis Alert free?
Artemis Alert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tru or Artemis Alert have ads?
Neither Tru nor Artemis Alert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tru or Artemis Alert?
Tru ships an update every 2 months, and Artemis Alert weekly. Most recently, Tru was updated on June 9, 2026 and Artemis Alert on September 22, 2026.

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