Comparison

Tru vs EID Tag Reader by MartEye

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

EID Tag Reader by MartEye

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Your livestock records, in your pocket. EID Reader by MartEye helps you record animal tags and keep them organised on your iPhone or iPad. Create a group, open a pen and start recording. Your records stay on your device, so you can keep working without an internet connection. RECORD EVERY ANIMAL Capture electronic tag numbers from a compatible reader or enter the full printed number by hand. Use No tag or Won't read to record animals whose tags are missing or unreadable. See the running count as you work. KEEP GROUPS AND PENS ORGANISED Create named groups for different jobs, flocks or batches. Add pens and notes, finish a pen and return to it later. Browse previous groups by date. SPOT DUPLICATES AND FIND RECORDS A repeat tag in the same group points you to its existing record or pen. Search saved pens, notes and tag numbers without leaving the app. SHARE YOUR RECORDS Export a whole group or a single pen as a CSV file. Save it to Files or share it using the apps on your device. CONNECT YOUR READER Open Supported readers for model-specific connection guides. Live scanning requires a compatible external livestock EID reader. Compatibility depends on the reader model, connection mode and firmware. You can use manual entry without a reader. BUILT FOR OFFLINE WORK No account is required to record, search or export tags. Need help with a reader or a saved record? Contact hello@marteye.ie.

Screenshots

Tru4 screens
EID Tag Reader by MartEye4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EID Tag Reader by MartEye at every 2 days against Tru's every 2 months. Tru's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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, EID Tag Reader by MartEye every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tru versus EID Tag Reader by MartEye: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruEID Tag Reader by MartEye
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDatamars SAAaron Signorelli

In-app purchases

None

Tru

No in-app purchases

None

EID Tag Reader by MartEye

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tru free?
Tru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EID Tag Reader by MartEye free?
EID Tag Reader by MartEye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tru or EID Tag Reader by MartEye have ads?
Neither Tru nor EID Tag Reader by MartEye shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tru or EID Tag Reader by MartEye?
Tru ships an update every 2 months, and EID Tag Reader by MartEye every 2 days. Most recently, Tru was updated on October 7, 2026 and EID Tag Reader by MartEye on October 10, 2026.

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