# Blue Helix vs RUN

The clearest difference is rating: RUN at 4.3 against Blue Helix's 3.0. RUN also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 2) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). Blue Helix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

RUN holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUN has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Blue Helix's written reviews are positive against 21% of RUN's.

Blue Helix ships an update every 10 days, RUN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blue Helix | RUN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-helix/id6446168804/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **21.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WYBOTICS CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035099187) | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) |

## What reviewers say

### Blue Helix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-helix/id6446168804)

Control your robotic pool cleaner with this app. Select cleaning modes, set timers, and use the remote control feature for effortless pool maintenance. Enjoy a sparkling clean pool with crystal-clear water.

**Highlights:** Full control of robotic pool cleaner, Multiple cleaning modes, Personalized timer settings, Remote control feature, Bluetooth connectivity

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Blue Helix free?

Blue Helix 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, Blue Helix or RUN?

RUN is rated higher. Blue Helix averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RUN averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Blue Helix or RUN have ads?

Neither Blue Helix nor RUN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blue Helix or RUN?

Blue Helix ships an update every 10 days, and RUN every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blue Helix was updated on October 21, 2026 and RUN on October 27, 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.*