# Maple Syrup Time vs RUN

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maple Syrup Time | RUN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maple-syrup-time/id6451268126/reviews)** | [4.2 (968 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 201 | **968** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 20.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Whirl, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/645518548) | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) |

## What reviewers say

### Maple Syrup Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maple-syrup-time/id6451268126)

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.

**Highlights:** Sap flow forecasting, Sap collection planning, Log sap flow rates, Log syrup production, Year-over-year statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maple Syrup Time PRO | $24.99 | per year |


### 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 Maple Syrup Time free?

Maple Syrup Time 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, Maple Syrup Time or RUN?

Maple Syrup Time is rated higher. Maple Syrup Time averages 4.5 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while RUN averages 4.2 from 968 ratings.

### Do Maple Syrup Time or RUN have ads?

Neither Maple Syrup Time nor RUN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Maple Syrup Time or RUN?

Maple Syrup Time ships an update weekly, and RUN every 3 weeks. Most recently, Maple Syrup Time was updated on October 16, 2026 and RUN on October 20, 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.*