# RUN vs OLG Propane

The clearest difference is rating: OLG Propane at 5.0 against RUN's 4.3. OLG Propane also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). RUN's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). 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. OLG Propane asks for nothing beyond the download.

OLG Propane holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUN has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, OLG Propane every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUN | OLG Propane |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olg-propane/id6480416192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 116 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) | [Rural Computer Consultants, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/640795441) |

## 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


### OLG Propane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olg-propane/id6480416192)

Access your account details, including balance, location, and contract information. Request service, deliveries, and process payments directly through the application.

**Highlights:** Account balance access, Location and contract details, Payment processing, Service request submission, Delivery scheduling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RUN free?

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

### Is OLG Propane free?

OLG Propane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RUN or OLG Propane?

OLG Propane is rated higher. RUN averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while OLG Propane averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RUN or OLG Propane have ads?

Neither RUN nor OLG Propane shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RUN or OLG Propane?

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, and OLG Propane every 6 months. Most recently, RUN was updated on October 25, 2026 and OLG Propane on October 18, 2026.

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