# MemberLink vs RUN

The clearest difference is rating: MemberLink at 5.0 against RUN's 4.3. MemberLink also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). RUN's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RUN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MemberLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

MemberLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUN has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MemberLink ships an update every 8 months, RUN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MemberLink | RUN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memberlink/id1318860224/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 175 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adams Electric Cooperative](https://appshunter.io/developer/1318860223) | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) |

## What reviewers say

### MemberLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memberlink/id1318860224)

Manage your account details, view bills and balances, and make payments securely on the go. Schedule alerts, receive notifications, and access nearly all web portal features instantly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Secure account access, View bill and balance, Make payments, Find payment locations, Schedule alerts and reminders, Receive push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 MemberLink free?

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

### Is RUN free?

RUN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MemberLink or RUN?

MemberLink is rated higher. MemberLink averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RUN averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do MemberLink or RUN have ads?

Neither MemberLink nor RUN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MemberLink or RUN?

MemberLink ships an update every 8 months, and RUN every 3 weeks. Most recently, MemberLink was updated on October 16, 2026 and RUN on October 24, 2026.

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