# AirLink Control vs RUN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AirLink Control at 100% against RUN's 21%. AirLink Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). RUN's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 21) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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. AirLink Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

AirLink Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUN has 1.2K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of AirLink Control's written reviews are positive against 21% of RUN's.

AirLink Control ships an update every 3 months, RUN every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirLink Control | RUN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airlink-control/id1587354791/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 70 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Air Link Rural Broadband, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587354793) | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) |

## What reviewers say

### AirLink Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airlink-control/id1587354791)

Manage your home Wi-Fi network with this intuitive application. Personalize your network experience, control connected devices from a central dashboard, and access advanced features like parental controls and device prioritization.

**Highlights:** Home network control, Device management dashboard, Parental controls, Security features, Device prioritization, Personalized Wi-Fi experience

**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 AirLink Control free?

AirLink Control 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, AirLink Control or RUN?

AirLink Control is rated higher. AirLink Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while RUN averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do AirLink Control or RUN have ads?

Neither AirLink Control nor RUN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AirLink Control or RUN?

AirLink Control ships an update every 3 months, and RUN every 3 weeks. Most recently, AirLink Control was updated on November 3, 2026 and RUN on November 3, 2026.

---

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