# RUN vs Cozyla+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cozyla+ at 90% against RUN's 21%. Cozyla+ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2). RUN's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RUN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Cozyla+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cozyla+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 968 and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of RUN's written reviews are positive against 90% of Cozyla+'s.

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, Cozyla+ monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUN | Cozyla+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (968 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozyla-plus/id6504553395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 968 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 116 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) | [Cozyla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637375345) |

## 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


### Cozyla+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozyla-plus/id6504553395)

Manage your family's schedule, chores, and meals with this comprehensive companion app. Organize daily events, track tasks and rewards, and plan meals with AI suggestions and a vast recipe database. It also helps manage grocery lists and pantry inventory.

**Highlights:** Family calendar with daily/monthly views, Chore tracking and reward system, AI-powered meal planning, Extensive recipe database, Automated grocery list generation, Pantry inventory management

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendar Essential | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Routie Super | $5.99 | per month |
| Calendar Super Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Calendar Essential | $7.99 | per month |
| Routie Super | $49.99 | per year |
| Calendar Super | $59.99 | per year |
| Calendar Essential | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 All-in-one dashboard
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helps keep family organized
- 👍 Smooth integration with calendar, chores, and meal planning
- 👍 Customizable reward system for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues with email autocomplete and password managers
- 🐛 Chore description field issues
- 🐛 Truncated chore descriptions on 'today' page
- 🐛 Difficulty managing chores beyond 20 items
- 🐛 Calendar event sync issues (all-day events displaying a day early)

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar events not syncing properly from Google Calendar
- Color coding of events not syncing from Google Calendar
- Inability to add events from the mobile app

**Requested features**

- Add notes or lists section for reminders and grocery items
- Ability to view all family members' schedules on one screen
- Improve app functionality to match wall calendar features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RUN free?

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

### Is Cozyla+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RUN or Cozyla+?

Cozyla+ is rated higher. RUN averages 4.2 out of 5 from 968 ratings, while Cozyla+ averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do RUN or Cozyla+ have ads?

Neither RUN nor Cozyla+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RUN or Cozyla+?

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cozyla+ monthly. Most recently, RUN was updated on October 20, 2026 and Cozyla+ on October 20, 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.*