# RUN vs Bobmail

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bobmail at none against RUN's 2. Bobmail also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). RUN's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Bobmail asks for nothing beyond the download.

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, Bobmail monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUN | Bobmail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (968 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **968** | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) | [炫 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723422472) |

## 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


### Bobmail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobmail/id6736681411)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RUN free?

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

### Is Bobmail free?

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

### Do RUN or Bobmail have ads?

Bobmail shows ads; RUN does not.

### Which is updated more often, RUN or Bobmail?

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bobmail monthly. Most recently, RUN was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bobmail on September 15, 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.*