# RUN vs Record Machine

The clearest difference is price: RUN at Free against Record Machine's $14.99. RUN also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Record Machine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

RUN is free to download; Record Machine costs $14.99 up front. RUN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Record Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, Record Machine every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUN | Record Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (968 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **968** | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) | [William Pope](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666598465) |

## 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


### Record Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-machine/id6478185491)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RUN free?

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

### Is Record Machine free?

Record Machine costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do RUN or Record Machine have ads?

Neither RUN nor Record Machine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RUN or Record Machine?

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, and Record Machine every 3 days. Most recently, RUN was updated on October 14, 2026 and Record Machine on October 2, 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.*