# RUN vs THY MIX

The clearest difference is rating: RUN at 4.2 against THY MIX's 1.5. RUN also leads on ratings volume (968 vs 4) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). THY MIX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. THY MIX asks for nothing beyond the download.

RUN holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUN has 968 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of RUN's written reviews are positive against 0% of THY MIX's.

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, THY MIX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUN | THY MIX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (968 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews)** | [1.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thy-mix/id6469256132/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **968** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **21.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 116 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) | [Jiyan Zhizao (Dongguan) Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709415927) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### THY MIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thy-mix/id6469256132)

This application allows you to control smart devices purchased through Bluetooth. It supports features like chicken coop doors and charging stations.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth device control, Smart chicken coop door management, Charging station control, Device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RUN free?

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

### Is THY MIX free?

THY MIX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RUN or THY MIX?

RUN is rated higher. RUN averages 4.2 out of 5 from 968 ratings, while THY MIX averages 1.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do RUN or THY MIX have ads?

Neither RUN nor THY MIX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RUN or THY MIX?

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, and THY MIX every 3 months. Most recently, RUN was updated on September 25, 2026 and THY MIX on September 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.*