Maple Syrup Time vs RUN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maple Syrup Time
This app helps maple syrup producers forecast sap flow for efficient collection planning. It also allows users to log sap and syrup production data, and track year-over-year statistics.
- Sap flow forecasting
- Sap collection planning
- Log sap flow rates
- Log syrup production
- Year-over-year statistics
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Maple Syrup Time's proprietary sap flow algorithm, SapCast™, helps you plan for sap collection days based on forecasted sap flow. Maple syrup producers can also log their observed sap flow rates, collected sap, and syrup production amounts. Keep track of year-over-year statistics in a quick and convenient manner. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
RUN
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.
- Configure door opening/closing
- Set custom timers
- Sync with sunrise
- Built-in GPS feature
- Overview of door statuses
- User-friendly interface
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Enhance the functionality of your RUN-CHICKEN door with our sophisticated mobile app, designed for discerning poultry keepers. This application grants users the ability to configure the door’s opening and closing mechanisms, either by setting specific timers or synchronizing with natural events such as sunrise, with a built-in GPS Feature. In addition, the app provides overview of door statuses. With a secure connection and user-friendly interface, the RUN-CHICKEN Door Controller App ensures both optimal performance and the utmost safety for your flock. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: RUN at free against Maple Syrup Time's free with in-app purchases. RUN also leads on ratings volume (968 vs 201). Maple Syrup Time's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Maple Syrup Time sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year 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.
Maple Syrup Time holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 201 and 968 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Maple Syrup Time's written reviews are positive against 21% of RUN's.
Maple Syrup Time ships an update weekly, RUN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maple Syrup Time | RUN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (201 ratings) — better | 4.2 (968 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 20.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 201 | 968 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | First Whirl, LLC | RUN-TIGER |
Customer experience
Maple Syrup Time
RUN
Bugs and requests
Maple Syrup Time
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
RUN
Reported bugs
27 issues- 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
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- Door doesn't close automatically
- App requires Bluetooth for non-Bluetooth models
- Door closing in the middle of the day
- App not taking chosen settings
- App unusable for older doors after update
- Forcing Bluetooth for T50, disabling light sensor programming
- Cannot program timer after battery replacement
- App crashes on opening
- Door malfunctions after app installation
- App disconnects from Bluetooth frequently
- App requires email/account login
- New app doesn't have same functionality as old app
- GPS mode not working, door opens randomly at night
- App doesn't show door status
- Cannot manually open/close door via app
- App doesn't work to change settings
- App doesn't work with iOS 26
- Door stops working
- App requires phone to be next to device for function
- Firmware updates break door
- App sends ads despite being turned off
- Newer models lack physical buttons for manual operation
Requested features
12 requests- Bring back physical buttons
- Allow programming without internet
- Add remote open/close functionality
- Show door status (open/closed/stuck)
- Improve app stability
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- Add dark mode
- Allow programming older models easily
- Add option to delay closing
- Remove ads from app
- Improve customer support responsiveness
- Add WiFi connectivity option
- Allow programming from website
In-app purchases
Maple Syrup Time
- Maple Syrup Time PRO$24.991 Year
RUN
- Premium - Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Premium - Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
