RUN vs PLeP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RUN
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.
- Configure door opening/closing
- Set custom timers
- Sync with sunrise
- Built-in GPS feature
- Overview of door statuses
- User-friendly interface
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Enhance the functionality of your RUN-CHICKEN door with our sophisticated mobile app, designed for discerning poultry keepers. This application grants users the ability to configure the door’s opening and closing mechanisms, either by setting specific timers or synchronizing with natural events such as sunrise, with a built-in GPS Feature. In addition, the app provides overview of door statuses. With a secure connection and user-friendly interface, the RUN-CHICKEN Door Controller App ensures both optimal performance and the utmost safety for your flock. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PLeP
Control PLP toy robots with this application. Program motion paths and direct robot movements for interactive play and learning.
- Control PLP toy robots
- Program motion paths
- Direct robot movement
- Interactive play
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This is an app for controlling PLP toy robots, which can control the robot to move and program the motion path
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLeP at none against RUN's 2. PLeP also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). RUN's advantage is review sentiment (21% vs 0%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RUN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PLeP asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RUN | PLeP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (968 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 968 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | RUN-TIGER | 浩哲 黄 |
Customer experience
RUN
PLeP
Bugs and requests
RUN
Reported bugs
27 issues- 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
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- Door doesn't close automatically
- App requires Bluetooth for non-Bluetooth models
- Door closing in the middle of the day
- App not taking chosen settings
- App unusable for older doors after update
- Forcing Bluetooth for T50, disabling light sensor programming
- Cannot program timer after battery replacement
- App crashes on opening
- Door malfunctions after app installation
- App disconnects from Bluetooth frequently
- App requires email/account login
- New app doesn't have same functionality as old app
- GPS mode not working, door opens randomly at night
- App doesn't show door status
- Cannot manually open/close door via app
- App doesn't work to change settings
- App doesn't work with iOS 26
- Door stops working
- App requires phone to be next to device for function
- Firmware updates break door
- App sends ads despite being turned off
- Newer models lack physical buttons for manual operation
Requested features
12 requests- Bring back physical buttons
- Allow programming without internet
- Add remote open/close functionality
- Show door status (open/closed/stuck)
- Improve app stability
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- Add dark mode
- Allow programming older models easily
- Add option to delay closing
- Remove ads from app
- Improve customer support responsiveness
- Add WiFi connectivity option
- Allow programming from website
PLeP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RUN
- Premium - Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Premium - Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
PLeP
No in-app purchases
