# Bluelane vs RUN

Bluelane and RUN both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Bluelane's written reviews are positive against 21% of RUN's. RUN's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (968 vs 119). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluelane sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and RUN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Bluelane against 4.2 for RUN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUN has 968 ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Bluelane's written reviews are positive against 21% of RUN's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluelane | RUN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluelane/id475097577/reviews)** | [4.2 (968 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 119 | **968** |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 20.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [7 sols media d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331519830) | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluelane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluelane/id475097577)

Effortlessly share your live location and travel route with others via a simple web link. No app installation or account creation is required for viewers. Ideal for safety, travel, and keeping loved ones updated on your progress during activities or commutes.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS location tracking, Shareable web links for live tracking, No app or account needed for viewers, Route history and viewer statistics, Export routes to GPX format, Offline tracking capabilities, Add pins and photos to routes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and share
- 🚀 Real-time tracking accuracy
- 🗺️ Good map integration
- ✅ Works as advertised
- 🔋 Efficient battery usage (in some modes)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model unpopular
- 💸 Price increase criticized
- 🔋 High battery consumption (in some modes)
- 🐛 Tracking pauses in background
- 📉 Loss of old routes after update

**Reported bugs**

- Share live tracking requires payment after purchase
- App no longer saves maps
- Tracking pauses when running in background
- New version lost old routes
- Apple Watch tracking requires iPhone nearby

**Requested features**

- Ability to print screen info
- Download GPX files from website
- Mark points of interest on map
- Download maps
- Google Maps integration


### 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 Bluelane free?

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

### Is RUN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bluelane or RUN?

Bluelane is rated higher. Bluelane averages 4.3 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while RUN averages 4.2 from 968 ratings.

### Do Bluelane or RUN have ads?

Neither Bluelane nor RUN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluelane or RUN?

Bluelane ships an update every 3 weeks, and RUN every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bluelane was updated on October 10, 2026 and RUN on October 14, 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.*