Comparison

RunnyEgg vs Boiler Egg

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

Head to head
About

RunnyEgg

This app helps you achieve perfectly cooked eggs every time. It guides you through the process to ensure your breakfast is exactly how you like it. Users can provide feedback for future enhancements.

Highlights
  • Precise egg cooking guidance
  • Achieve desired egg consistency
  • User feedback for improvements
  • Customizable settings (potential)
Features
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Now i know what you are going to say...."who needs an app to boil some eggs?", right? But you literally searched for this so I will assume you are an egg-lover like myself. Nothing beats a good breakfast that turns out EXACTLY how you wanted it to! In all seriousness this app has had some thorough testing and if you use this method it's quite hard to miss that sweet spot for the egg you wanted. If you have some suggestions feel free to send some feedback. Maybe custom time so you can find the perfect egg for YOU? Or multiple sounds to choose from for the alert? Let's over-engineer this app together!

About

Boiler Egg

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Boil an egg right from your wrist. By using all sensors of your Watch, you’ll get the best result.

Screenshots

RunnyEgg4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boiler Egg at none against RunnyEgg's 2. RunnyEgg's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. RunnyEgg sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Boiler Egg asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunnyEgg ships an update daily, Boiler Egg every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
RunnyEgg versus Boiler Egg: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunnyEggBoiler Egg
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEmin Grboritterfeld.com

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RunnyEgg

One-time2
  • One Coffee$0.99
  • One Beer$3.99
None

Boiler Egg

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RunnyEgg free?
RunnyEgg is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boiler Egg free?
Boiler Egg is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RunnyEgg or Boiler Egg have ads?
Neither RunnyEgg nor Boiler Egg shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunnyEgg or Boiler Egg?
RunnyEgg ships an update daily, and Boiler Egg every 4 months. Most recently, RunnyEgg was updated on October 2, 2026 and Boiler Egg on October 14, 2026.

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