# TrailCam Go vs RUN

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrailCam Go at none against RUN's 2. TrailCam Go also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 21%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). RUN's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

RUN holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of TrailCam Go'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.

TrailCam Go ships an update weekly, RUN every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrailCam Go | RUN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailcam-go/id1641673759/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **43.6% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 124 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JICHEN TECHNOLOGY CO,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735502221) | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) |

## What reviewers say

### TrailCam Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailcam-go/id1641673759)

This app connects to Wi-Fi and cellular trail cameras, allowing for easy setup, live video checks, and remote control of camera settings. Browse, download, and share photos and videos directly from your device.

**Highlights:** One-step setup, OTA firmware updates, Bluetooth camera setup, Live video installation check, Remote camera settings control, Browse and download media, In-app photo/video capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great camera and app
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔋 Excellent battery life
- 📷 Crisp, clear photos and videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing photos/videos
- 📱 App not very user-friendly or intuitive
- 🔌 Struggles to connect to home Wi-Fi

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when deleting media
- Landscape mode not working after updates
- Camera not detecting motion consistently

**Requested features**

- Ability to connect to home Wi-Fi network
- Option to auto-upload footage to cloud storage
- Faster and more reliable connectivity
- Improved app navigation and usability


### 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 TrailCam Go free?

TrailCam Go 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, TrailCam Go or RUN?

RUN is rated higher. TrailCam Go averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while RUN averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do TrailCam Go or RUN have ads?

Neither TrailCam Go nor RUN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TrailCam Go or RUN?

TrailCam Go ships an update weekly, and RUN every 3 weeks. Most recently, TrailCam Go was updated on November 3, 2026 and RUN on November 3, 2026.

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