# Auto Agent vs RUN

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auto Agent | RUN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-agent/id1110395367/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EZ LYNK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110395366) | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) |

## What reviewers say

### Auto Agent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-agent/id1110395367)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 20 credits | $39.99 | one-time |
| 50 credits | $99.99 | one-time |
| 100 credits | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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)

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Bring back physical buttons
- Allow programming without internet
- Add remote open/close functionality
- Show door status (open/closed/stuck)
- Improve app stability


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*