# Truma vs RV Dump Stations

The clearest difference is price: Truma at Free against RV Dump Stations's $0.99. RV Dump Stations's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Truma is free to download; RV Dump Stations costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RV Dump Stations holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RV Dump Stations has 3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 24% and 24% positive.

Truma ships an update every 4 months, RV Dump Stations every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Truma | RV Dump Stations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truma/id908729646/reviews) | **[4.2 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rv-dump-stations/id1257573007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **24.2% of reviews** | 24.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#14** |
| Size | 23 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Truma Geraetetechnik GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151425911) | [Kyle Modesitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801852904) |

## What reviewers say

### Truma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truma/id908729646)

Control your Truma and Alde heating and air conditioning systems remotely. Monitor appliance and vehicle status, check gas levels, and find parking spots. Enhances camping comfort and safety.

**Highlights:** Remote control of Truma heaters, Remote control of Truma AC, Remote control of Alde heaters, Vehicle and appliance status check, Gas level calculation, Sun alignment display for parking, Vehicle levelling function

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use (when working)
- 👍 Remote control of heating/hot water
- 👍 Useful for checking temperature remotely
- 👍 Timer function is convenient
- 👍 Good for seasonal pitches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 App freezes/crashes often
- 🐛 Setup process unresponsive/frozen
- 🐛 Connection drops after leaving vehicle
- 🐛 Requires frequent app restarts

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth pairing fails
- App freezes during setup
- Bluetooth connection drops after leaving vehicle
- App crashes on opening
- App freezes when returning from remote control screen

**Requested features**

- Add Spanish language support
- Integrate Apple Watch control
- Add 'vent' function control
- Add 'BOOST' water function
- Display current measured temperature


### RV Dump Stations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rv-dump-stations/id1257573007)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Find over 7,100 RV dump stations across the US and Canada, including rest areas, truck stops, and campgrounds. The location database is included for offline access, and you can filter by location type. Get directions, view local weather, and import routes from GPX files.

**Highlights:** Offline database of 7,100+ RV dump stations, Filter by location type (e.g., free stations), Route planning to selected dump stations, Offline access to all location data, Import routes from GPX files, Local weather for dump station locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for locating dump stations
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚗 Useful for RV travelers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated information
- 🗺️ Missing many known dump station locations
- 💰 Not worth the cost
- 📱 Poor app design and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Locations shown as having dump stations that do not actually have them
- Unable to add new dump station locations

**Requested features**

- Add ability to report updates and changes to dump station locations
- Include information on costs and amenities for each dump station
- Improve search and filtering functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Truma free?

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

### Is RV Dump Stations free?

RV Dump Stations costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Truma or RV Dump Stations?

RV Dump Stations is rated higher. Truma averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RV Dump Stations averages 4.2 from 3K ratings.

### Do Truma or RV Dump Stations have ads?

Neither Truma nor RV Dump Stations shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Truma or RV Dump Stations?

Truma ships an update every 4 months, and RV Dump Stations every 3 weeks. Most recently, Truma was updated on August 19, 2026 and RV Dump Stations on October 18, 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.*