Comparison

RUN vs Jurassic Fuels

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Configure door opening/closing
  • Set custom timers
  • Sync with sunrise
  • Built-in GPS feature
  • Overview of door statuses
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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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/

About

Jurassic Fuels

Features
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With all the convenience of a mobile app, access your Jurassic Fuels account from the comfort of your mobile device! It's never been easier to Make Payments, Order Fuel, View your Account, And much More! Offering high quality, low cost heating fuel oil in the Hudson Valley region. We service Ulster, Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, and Orange counties. Jurassic Fuels is simply a fuel oil provider who truly is in business to provide quality and savings to each and every customer.

Screenshots

RUN4 screens
Jurassic Fuels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jurassic Fuels at none against RUN's 2. RUN's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 33 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, Jurassic Fuels every 33 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RUN versus Jurassic Fuels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRUNJurassic Fuels
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 33 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRUN-TIGERDestwin LLC

Bugs and 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

Jurassic Fuels

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RUN

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
None

Jurassic Fuels

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RUN free?
RUN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jurassic Fuels free?
Jurassic Fuels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RUN or Jurassic Fuels have ads?
Neither RUN nor Jurassic Fuels shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RUN or Jurassic Fuels?
RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, and Jurassic Fuels every 33 months. Most recently, RUN was updated on October 30, 2026 and Jurassic Fuels on October 30, 2026.

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