# Is it dark outside? vs RunPee

The clearest difference is rating: RunPee at 4.8 against Is it dark outside?'s 4.4. RunPee also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Is it dark outside?'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Is it dark outside? sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and RunPee sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RunPee holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 418 and 522 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 83% positive.

Is it dark outside? ships an update every 3 months, RunPee every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Is it dark outside? | RunPee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/is-it-dark-outside/id336536208/reviews) | **[4.8 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runpee/id450326239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 418 | **522** |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 83.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dirk Malorny](https://appshunter.io/developer/301250988) | [polyGeek](https://appshunter.io/developer/450326242) |

## What reviewers say

### Is it dark outside?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/is-it-dark-outside/id336536208)

This app tells you if it's dark outside based on your location and time zone. It also displays current position, date, time, and sunrise/sunset times. Designed for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, it offers VoiceOver support for blind users.

**Highlights:** Checks if it's dark outside, Displays current location, Shows date and time, Provides sunrise and sunset times, VoiceOver support for accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip - Cookie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip - Beer | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and accurate
- 👍 Useful for specific situations
- 😊 Amusing and entertaining
- 🤖 Helpful for those with limited mobility or vision

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤷‍♂️ Redundant for most users
- 🤔 Questionable usefulness
- 🙄 Overly simplistic

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent results when manually changing time
- Location-based detection issues

**Requested features**

- Notification when it gets dark
- Integration with virtual assistant
- Expanded functionality (e.g. sunrise/sunset times)


### RunPee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runpee/id450326239)

Never miss a crucial movie scene again. This app identifies optimal times for bathroom breaks during films, providing summaries of missed content and alerts for post-credit scenes. It's designed for discreet use in theaters with silent notifications.

**Highlights:** Optimal bathroom break times, Summaries of missed scenes, Post-credit scene alerts, Silent vibration notifications, Dark theme for theater use, Available in 42 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Donation | $0.49 | one-time |
| 7 Peecoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Peecoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thumbs Up for Your Peep | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Peecoins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Peecoins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fist Bump for Your Peep | $2.99 | one-time |
| 28 Peecoins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 40 Peecoins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| A high-five for your Peep | $4.99 | one-time |
| $10 donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| A hug for your Peep | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Peecoin | $47.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely useful app for movie-goers
- 🚀 Accurate and timely movie information
- 💡 Innovative features like pee times and post-credits info
- 👍 Helpful for managing bathroom breaks without missing important scenes
- 👍 Detailed movie summaries during breaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with notifications and alerts
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data collection
- 💰 Complaints about recent monetization changes

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading new movie information
- Vibration/alert issues on certain devices
- User interface problems on larger iPhone screens

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app integration
- Ability for users to submit pee times
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Is it dark outside? free?

Is it dark outside? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RunPee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Is it dark outside? or RunPee?

RunPee is rated higher. Is it dark outside? averages 4.4 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while RunPee averages 4.8 from 522 ratings.

### Do Is it dark outside? or RunPee have ads?

Neither Is it dark outside? nor RunPee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Is it dark outside? or RunPee?

Is it dark outside? ships an update every 3 months, and RunPee every 2 months. Most recently, Is it dark outside? was updated on October 26, 2026 and RunPee on October 24, 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.*