# RUN vs PurpleEfence

The clearest difference is rating: RUN at 4.3 against PurpleEfence's 1.5. RUN also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 43) and review sentiment (21% vs 6%). PurpleEfence'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. PurpleEfence asks for nothing beyond the download.

RUN holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUN has 1.2K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of RUN's written reviews are positive against 6% of PurpleEfence's.

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, PurpleEfence every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUN | PurpleEfence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews)** | [1.5 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purpleefence/id6737228334/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **21.4% of reviews** | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 116 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) | [HUIZHOU REDBOX ELECTRONICS CO,.LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693036399) |

## 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


### PurpleEfence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purpleefence/id6737228334)

This smart application helps pet owners manage and monitor their pets' safety. It connects to electronic fence devices via Bluetooth, allowing for virtual fence setup and real-time health data synchronization. Track your pet's location and ensure they stay within designated safe zones.

**Highlights:** Pet safety management, Bluetooth connectivity to electronic fences, Multiple device support, GPS positioning, Virtual fence setup, Real-time health data synchronization

**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 PurpleEfence free?

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

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

RUN is rated higher. RUN averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while PurpleEfence averages 1.5 from 43 ratings.

### Do RUN or PurpleEfence have ads?

Neither RUN nor PurpleEfence shows ads.

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

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, and PurpleEfence every 2 months. Most recently, RUN was updated on October 25, 2026 and PurpleEfence on October 24, 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.*