# RUN vs Dowkaco

The clearest difference is rating: RUN at 4.2 against Dowkaco's 1.0. RUN also leads on ratings volume (968 vs 1). Dowkaco's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. Dowkaco asks for nothing beyond the download.

RUN holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUN has 968 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUN | Dowkaco |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (968 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dowkaco/id6480507677/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **968** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 116 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) | [奇勇 颜](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278807009) |

## 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


### Dowkaco

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dowkaco/id6480507677)

This application allows users to customize and control the performance of pet playthings. It enables adjustments to running speed and time, and offers customizable running modes with parameter tracking.

**Highlights:** Control running speed, Customize running time, Set custom running modes, Obtain running parameters, Track pet plaything performance

**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 Dowkaco free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RUN or Dowkaco?

RUN is rated higher. RUN averages 4.2 out of 5 from 968 ratings, while Dowkaco averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RUN or Dowkaco have ads?

Neither RUN nor Dowkaco shows ads.

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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.*