# RUN vs LuckySap

The clearest difference is rating: LuckySap at 5.0 against RUN's 4.2. RUN's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and LuckySap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LuckySap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. 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.

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, LuckySap every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUN | LuckySap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (968 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckysap-maple-syrup-tracker/id6739272045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **968** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 116 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) | [Stuck at Home, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506932715) |

## 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


### LuckySap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckysap-maple-syrup-tracker/id6739272045)

This app helps maple syrup producers track sap collection, predict future sap flow based on weather, and estimate syrup yield. It provides detailed analytics for individual trees and collection methods, supporting both backyard hobbyists and commercial operations.

**Highlights:** Sap collection logging, Weather-aware sap flow predictions, Syrup yield calculator, Brix tracking, Tree-by-tree analytics, Multi-season history

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RUN free?

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

### Is LuckySap free?

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

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

LuckySap is rated higher. RUN averages 4.2 out of 5 from 968 ratings, while LuckySap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RUN or LuckySap have ads?

Neither RUN nor LuckySap shows ads.

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

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, and LuckySap every 17 months. Most recently, RUN was updated on September 23, 2026 and LuckySap on September 10, 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.*