# Gen Max 4D vs RUN

The clearest difference is rating: RUN at 4.3 against Gen Max 4D's 2.3. RUN also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 3). Gen Max 4D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (50% vs 21%). 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. Gen Max 4D asks for nothing beyond the download.

RUN holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUN has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Gen Max 4D's written reviews are positive against 21% of RUN's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gen Max 4D ships an update every 26 months, RUN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gen Max 4D | RUN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gen-max-4d/id1517948574/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Creative Enterprises, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/659592700) | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) |

## What reviewers say

### Gen Max 4D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gen-max-4d/id1517948574)

Control your massage chair wirelessly and stream music through Bluetooth. This app offers a new way to interact with your massage chair, enhancing your relaxation experience.

**Highlights:** Wireless massage chair control, Bluetooth music streaming, Enhanced relaxation experience, Intuitive interface

**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 Gen Max 4D free?

Gen Max 4D 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, Gen Max 4D or RUN?

RUN is rated higher. Gen Max 4D averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RUN averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Gen Max 4D or RUN have ads?

Neither Gen Max 4D nor RUN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gen Max 4D or RUN?

Gen Max 4D ships an update every 26 months, and RUN every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gen Max 4D was updated on October 15, 2026 and RUN on October 25, 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.*