# RUN vs Waskame

The clearest difference is monetization model: RUN at free against Waskame's free with in-app purchases. RUN also leads on ratings volume (968 vs 17) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). Waskame's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RUN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Waskame sells 36 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for RUN against 4.1 for Waskame. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUN has 968 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of RUN's written reviews are positive against 0% of Waskame's.

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, Waskame weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUN | Waskame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (968 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews)** | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waskame/id6476123237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **968** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **20.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) | [Penfeng IoT Technology Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788819874) |

## 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


### Waskame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waskame/id6476123237)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 day cloud storage 1 Month | $5.49 | one-time |
| Data package 1G | $7.89 | one-time |
| 60 day cloud storage 1 month | $8.49 | one-time |
| 3-day cycle storage (3 Month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 1month 20s record | $10.99 | one-time |
| 60d cloud 1month 20s record | $16.99 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 1month 30s record | $16.99 | one-time |
| 2G Data Monthly Package | $17.90 | one-time |
| Data package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Data package | $19.00 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 6 Month | $20.49 | one-time |
| 60d cloud 1month 30s record | $25.99 | one-time |
| 60 day cloud storage 6 Month | $37.49 | one-time |
| Data package 5G | $39.49 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 12 month | $40.49 | one-time |
| 5G Data Monthly Package | $41.90 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 6month 30s record | $61.99 | one-time |
| 60d cloud 6month 20s record | $74.99 | one-time |
| Data package 10G | $78.90 | one-time |
| 60 day cloud storage 12 month | $78.99 | one-time |
| Data package | $99.99 | one-time |
| Data package | $100.00 | one-time |
| 60d cloud 6month 30s record | $112.99 | one-time |
| Data package 20G | $122.99 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 12month 30s record | $122.99 | one-time |
| 60d cloud 12month 20s record | $157.99 | one-time |
| Data package 20G | $165.99 | one-time |
| Data package | $178.99 | one-time |
| Data package | $179.99 | one-time |
| 60d cloud 12month 30s record | $239.99 | one-time |
| Data package 20G | $279.00 | one-time |
| Data package 20G | $314.99 | one-time |
| Data package 20G | $354.99 | one-time |
| Data package 20G | $379.00 | one-time |
| Data package 20G | $404.99 | one-time |
| Data package 20G | $469.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 4.2 out of 5 from 968 ratings, while Waskame averages 4.1 from 17 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 October 20, 2026 and Waskame on October 11, 2026.

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