# RUN vs MOCREO Smart

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MOCREO Smart at none against RUN's 2. MOCREO Smart also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 21%). RUN's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (968 vs 18). 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. MOCREO Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

RUN holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUN has 968 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of RUN's written reviews are positive against 33% of MOCREO Smart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, MOCREO Smart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUN | MOCREO Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (968 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews)** | [3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mocreo-smart/id6479643241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **968** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 116 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) | [MOCREO PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765266446) |

## 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


### MOCREO Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mocreo-smart/id6479643241)

Monitor and record indoor temperature and humidity in real-time. View current and historical environmental data to maintain optimal home comfort. This expert app helps ensure your living space stays within desired parameters.

**Highlights:** Real-time temperature detection, Real-time humidity detection, Historical data recording, Indoor comfort environment expert, Display current environmental data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RUN free?

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

### Is MOCREO Smart free?

MOCREO Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RUN or MOCREO Smart?

RUN is rated higher. RUN averages 4.2 out of 5 from 968 ratings, while MOCREO Smart averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do RUN or MOCREO Smart have ads?

Neither RUN nor MOCREO Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RUN or MOCREO Smart?

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, and MOCREO Smart every 2 months. Most recently, RUN was updated on October 1, 2026 and MOCREO Smart 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.*