# RunPee vs Sh8ter

The clearest difference is device support: RunPee at 3 against Sh8ter's 1. RunPee also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RunPee sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Sh8ter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RunPee ships an update every 2 months, Sh8ter every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RunPee | Sh8ter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (527 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runpee/id450326239/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **527** | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [polyGeek](https://appshunter.io/developer/450326242) | [Grzegorz Kowalewski](https://appshunter.io/developer/570398280) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Sh8ter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sh8ter/id6762520777)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sh8ter Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RunPee free?

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

### Is Sh8ter free?

Sh8ter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do RunPee or Sh8ter have ads?

Neither RunPee nor Sh8ter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RunPee or Sh8ter?

RunPee ships an update every 2 months, and Sh8ter every 4 months. Most recently, RunPee was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sh8ter on October 25, 2026.

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