Comparison

Auto Agent vs RUN

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

Head to head
About

Auto Agent

Monitor, diagnose, and update your vehicle's software remotely. This powerful tool allows you to view live data, read and clear diagnostic codes, and record data for your technician. Connect directly with your mechanic for remote assistance and software updates, saving you trips to the repair shop.

Highlights
  • Display live vehicle data
  • Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes
  • Create and playback data recordings
  • Send data recordings to technician
  • Remote technician assistance
  • Install vehicle software updates
Features
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The EZ LYNK Auto Agent combines function and convenience, revolutionizing the way you monitor, diagnose, and update your vehicle's software. Carry the automobile industry's most powerful tool in your pocket. - Display your vehicle's live data - Read and clear Diagnostic trouble codes - Create data recordings that can be played back at your convenience - Send data recordings to your chosen technician - Connect your technician to your automobile for remote assistance - Save yourself trips to your repair facility by allowing your technician to access your vehicle's data port - Install vehicle software updates sent directly to you from your chosen technician

About

RUN

Control and optimize your automated chicken coop door. Set custom timers or sync with sunrise for automatic opening and closing. Monitor door status for flock safety and convenience.

Highlights
  • Configure door opening/closing
  • Set custom timers
  • Sync with sunrise
  • Built-in GPS feature
  • Overview of door statuses
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Enhance the functionality of your RUN-CHICKEN door with our sophisticated mobile app, designed for discerning poultry keepers. This application grants users the ability to configure the door’s opening and closing mechanisms, either by setting specific timers or synchronizing with natural events such as sunrise, with a built-in GPS Feature. In addition, the app provides overview of door statuses. With a secure connection and user-friendly interface, the RUN-CHICKEN Door Controller App ensures both optimal performance and the utmost safety for your flock. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Auto Agent4 screens
RUN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Auto Agent at 75% against RUN's 21%. Auto Agent also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (42K vs 1.2K). RUN's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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. Auto Agent sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and RUN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Auto Agent holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auto Agent has 42K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Auto Agent's written reviews are positive against 21% of RUN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto Agent ships an update every 3 months, RUN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Auto Agent versus RUN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto AgentRUN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (42K ratings) — better4.3 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews — better21.4% of reviews
Number of ratings42K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEZ LYNKRUN-TIGER

Customer experience

Auto Agent

All ratings42,064 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative19.9%

RUN

All ratings968 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative71.8%

User reviews

Auto Agent

From 42K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great monitoring tool
  • 🔧 Useful for tuning and diagnostics
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 💯 Excellent customer service
  • 🔋 Improved fuel economy

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🤔 Lacking some customization options
  • 🔌 Compatibility problems with updates
  • 📵 No native CarPlay support
  • 🤷‍♂️ Unreliable tune updates

RUN

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy installation and setup (for some)
  • 👍 Reliable operation (for some)
  • 👍 Keeps chickens safe at night
  • 👍 Convenient automatic open/close
  • 👍 Works with older models (with workaround)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Bluetooth connection problems
  • 🐛 App updates breaking functionality
  • 🐛 Incompatibility with older/non-Bluetooth models
  • 🐛 Loss of manual control/buttons

Bugs and requests

Auto Agent

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Disconnection issues with the device
  • Tune files disappearing or becoming inaccessible
  • Compatibility problems with iOS 14 updates
  • Unreliable Wi-Fi connectivity

Requested features

5 requests
  • Native support for Apple CarPlay
  • More customization options for gauges and titles
  • Ability to monitor more parameters
  • Improved GPS speed accuracy
  • Sound alerts for warning indicators

RUN

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • Bluetooth not connecting
  • App not detecting doors after update
  • Door resets and stays open after update
  • Non-Bluetooth doors incompatible with new app
  • App locks up and doesn't respond
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  • Door doesn't close automatically
  • App requires Bluetooth for non-Bluetooth models
  • Door closing in the middle of the day
  • App not taking chosen settings
  • App unusable for older doors after update
  • Forcing Bluetooth for T50, disabling light sensor programming
  • Cannot program timer after battery replacement
  • App crashes on opening
  • Door malfunctions after app installation
  • App disconnects from Bluetooth frequently
  • App requires email/account login
  • New app doesn't have same functionality as old app
  • GPS mode not working, door opens randomly at night
  • App doesn't show door status
  • Cannot manually open/close door via app
  • App doesn't work to change settings
  • App doesn't work with iOS 26
  • Door stops working
  • App requires phone to be next to device for function
  • Firmware updates break door
  • App sends ads despite being turned off
  • Newer models lack physical buttons for manual operation

Requested features

12 requests
  • Bring back physical buttons
  • Allow programming without internet
  • Add remote open/close functionality
  • Show door status (open/closed/stuck)
  • Improve app stability
Show 7 more
  • Add dark mode
  • Allow programming older models easily
  • Add option to delay closing
  • Remove ads from app
  • Improve customer support responsiveness
  • Add WiFi connectivity option
  • Allow programming from website

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Auto Agent

One-time6
  • 1 credit$1.99
  • 5 credits$9.99
  • 10 credits$19.99
Show 3 more
  • 20 credits$39.99
  • 50 credits$99.99
  • 100 credits$199.99
2 purchases

RUN

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Auto Agent free?
Auto Agent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RUN free?
RUN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Auto Agent or RUN?
Auto Agent is rated higher. Auto Agent averages 4.9 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while RUN averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Auto Agent or RUN have ads?
Neither Auto Agent nor RUN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auto Agent or RUN?
Auto Agent ships an update every 3 months, and RUN every 3 weeks. Most recently, Auto Agent was updated on November 1, 2026 and RUN on October 30, 2026.

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