Comparison

RunPee vs Polity Now

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

Head to head
About

RunPee

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
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You know that feeling. You're watching an amazing movie, your drink kicks in, and you're stuck choosing between missing a key scene or suffering through the rest of the film. RunPee solves this. We tell you the best times to take a bathroom break during a movie — without missing anything important. RunPee is 100% free and supported entirely by donations from our community — no paywall. HOW IT WORKS Before the movie starts, look up your film in RunPee. You'll see a list of Peetimes, each carefully chosen by our expertly trained staff. Peetimes are scenes in a movie, usually 3-4 minutes long, that are easy to summarize without missing anything important, like a dramatic scene, or funny moment, or exciting action. Each Peetime includes: • When to go (a cue so you know exactly when it starts) • How long the bathroom break lasts • A short summary (hidden unless you tap) of what happened, so you don't have to ask anyone, "What did I miss?" Start the RunPee timer when the movie begins. The app will gently vibrate 30 seconds before each Peetime starts, so you're never caught off guard. ANYTHING EXTRA AFTER THE CREDITS? Wondering if there are post-credits scenes worth staying for? RunPee's "Anything Extra" feature tells you — without spoilers — whether there are mid-credit or end-credit scenes after the movie. No more sitting through 10 minutes of credits for nothing. PEETIMES FOR EVERY NEW RELEASE Our team watches every major release and hand-picks the best Peetimes. New movies are added weekly. We've covered over 1,900 movies and counting. DESIGNED FOR THE THEATER Dark theme, silent vibration alerts, minimal screen brightness. RunPee is designed to be invisible to everyone in the cinema except you. NOW IN 42 LANGUAGES Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and many more. Take RunPee to any movie theater in the world. TRUSTED BY MOVIEGOERS FOR 18+ YEARS RunPee was created by Dan Gardner, a moviegoer who had one too many badly-timed bathroom breaks. What started as a simple idea in 2008 has grown into the original movie bathroom break app, trusted by hundreds of thousands of movie fans worldwide. WHY MOVIEGOERS LOVE RUNPEE • Never miss the best scenes during a movie • Know exactly when to take a bathroom break • Find out if there are post-credits scenes — for free • Human-curated Peetimes, not AI-generated • 100% free and donation supported — no paywall, no subscriptions required • Perfect for long movies, overactive bladders, or anyone who drinks too much soda at the theater Download RunPee — your bladder will thank you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.runpee.com/privacy-policy/

About

Polity Now

Features
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DISCLAIMER: This app is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any government entity. Polity Now is an independent civic information platform developed by Dallas Labs. DATA SOURCES: All government information is sourced from official public APIs including Google Civic Information API (developers.google.com/civic-information), U.S. Census Bureau, and state election offices. This app aggregates publicly available data to help citizens stay informed. For official government services, visit your state or local government websites directly. Polity Now: The State of Your Democracy Stay informed about U.S. politics with institutional-grade election data, representative information, and voter resources—all in one app. YOUR PERSONALIZED BALLOT Enter your zip code to see every race you can vote in. Get detailed candidate information, compare positions, view fundraising data, and find your polling locations with early voting sites and ballot drop boxes. INTERACTIVE ELECTORAL MAP Explore Presidential, Senate, House, and Governor races across all 50 states. View historical election results from 1980–2024 with an interactive time slider. Search districts by location and see current representatives with contact info and race ratings. REAL-TIME POLITICAL PULSE Track the "Hot Race of the Day" with live community predictions. Monitor federal and state bills with status pipelines. Get race rating change alerts. Submit anonymous predictions and see aggregate results. DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS Visualize polling trends, candidate comparisons, turnout projections, and demographic breakdowns with interactive charts. Side-by-side candidate analysis covers age, experience, fundraising, voting records, and endorsements. KNOW YOUR VOTER RIGHTS State-specific voter resources include registration requirements, ID rules, early voting information, and mail-in ballot guidelines. Access an expandable FAQ section, election official contacts, and voter suppression warning signs. PROFESSIONAL POLLING DATA Access polling results from trusted sources across Senate, House, Governor, Generic Ballot, and Presidential Approval categories. KEY FEATURES Electoral maps powered by MapLibre with GeoJSON layers. Personalized ballot based on your location. Legislative bill tracking with detailed status. Candidate comparison tools. Polling location finder. Dark mode support. English and Spanish language support. Secure PIN lock for privacy. No personal data collection—your location stays on your device. PRIVACY FIRST Your location data is processed locally on your device to show relevant districts and calculate distances. We do not collect or sell your personal information. View our full privacy policy in the app settings. DATA SOURCES Election data: Google Civic Information API Legislative tracking: Congress.gov & LegiScan Polling data: FiveThirtyEight and professional pollsters District information: Official government sources WHO IS THIS FOR? Perfect for voters who want to move beyond headlines and understand the full political landscape. Whether you're researching candidates, tracking legislation, or planning your vote, Polity Now gives you the complete picture. STAY INFORMED. STAY ENGAGED. VOTE INFORMED. Download Polity Now and take control of your civic engagement. Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@dallaslabs.com Privacy Policy: https://dallastechlabs.com/polity-now/privacy Polity Now is an independent civic information tool. We are nonpartisan and do not endorse candidates or political parties.

Screenshots

RunPee4 screens
Polity Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polity Now at none against RunPee's 17. RunPee's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. RunPee sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Polity Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunPee ships an update every 2 months, Polity Now every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RunPee versus Polity Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunPeePolity Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (522 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings522 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB80 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperpolyGeekErik Gutierrez

Bugs and requests

RunPee

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Ability for users to submit pee times
  • More customization options

Polity Now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

RunPee

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
One-time16
  • Donation$0.49
  • 7 Peecoins$0.99
  • 10 Peecoins$0.99
Show 13 more
  • Thumbs Up for Your Peep$0.99
  • Donation$0.99
  • 20 Peecoins$1.99
  • Donation$1.99
  • 30 Peecoins$2.99
  • Fist Bump for Your Peep$2.99
  • 28 Peecoins$3.99
  • 40 Peecoins$3.99
  • Donation$4.99
  • A high-five for your Peep$4.99
  • $10 donation$9.99
  • A hug for your Peep$9.99
  • Infinity Peecoin$47.99
None

Polity Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RunPee free?
RunPee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polity Now free?
Polity Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RunPee or Polity Now have ads?
Polity Now shows ads; RunPee does not.
Which is updated more often, RunPee or Polity Now?
RunPee ships an update every 2 months, and Polity Now every 3 months. Most recently, RunPee was updated on October 24, 2026 and Polity Now on October 10, 2026.

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