Comparison

RUN vs Waskame

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

Waskame

Remotely manage and monitor Wi-Fi and cellular trail cameras. Set up devices via Bluetooth, view live video, adjust settings, and browse/download captured photos and videos directly to your smartphone for easy sharing.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth camera setup
  • On-site video installation status
  • Remote camera settings adjustment
  • Browse and download photos/videos
  • Real-time viewing and capture
Features
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Waskame is an app for Wi-Fi and cellular trail cameras. Through the APP, you can 1. Set up the track camera via Bluetooth. 2. Check the installation status through on-site video. 3. Check and change the trail camera settings. 4. Browse photos and videos on the trail camera. 5. Download photos or videos to your smartphone gallery and easily share interesting photos or videos with your friends. Take photos or videos on the APP while viewing in real time.

Screenshots

RUN4 screens
Waskame3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RUN at 4.3 against Waskame's 3.7. RUN also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 18). Waskame's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RUN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Waskame sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RUN holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUN has 1.2K ratings behind it against 18, 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 Waskame's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, Waskame weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RUN versus Waskame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRUNWaskame
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.2K ratings) — better3.7 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRUN-TIGERPenfeng IoT Technology Co., LTD

Customer experience

RUN

All ratings968 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative71.8%

Waskame

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Waskame

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
10 purchases

Waskame

One-time10
  • 30 day cloud storage 1 Month$5.49
  • 3-day cycle storage (3 Month)$9.99
  • 60d cloud 1month 20s record$16.99
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  • 30d cloud 1month 30s record$16.99
  • 2G Data Monthly Package$17.90
  • Data package$17.99
  • Data package 5G$39.49
  • 5G Data Monthly Package$41.90
  • Data package 10G$78.90
  • Data package$99.99

Questions

Is RUN free?
RUN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Waskame free?
Waskame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RUN or Waskame?
RUN is rated higher. RUN averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Waskame averages 3.7 from 18 ratings.
Do RUN or Waskame have ads?
Neither RUN nor Waskame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RUN or Waskame?
RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, and Waskame weekly. Most recently, RUN was updated on November 7, 2026 and Waskame on November 4, 2026.

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