Comparison

RUN vs Eggs Incubation

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Configure door opening/closing
  • Set custom timers
  • Sync with sunrise
  • Built-in GPS feature
  • Overview of door statuses
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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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/

About

Eggs Incubation

Features
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Your Smart Incubation Assistant ChickInn is the ultimate tool for poultry breeders, reptile keepers, and hatchery managers who want to take control of their incubation process. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, this app helps you plan, track, and optimize every stage of hatching with ease. Key Features: Create and manage unlimited incubation profiles for different species and breeds Set and customize temperature and humidity targets throughout incubation Smart reminders for turning, candling, and transferring eggs Visual tracking of incubation progress and hatch dates Manage egg batches with full history and performance reports Supports both Celsius and Fahrenheit ChickInn brings precision, automation, and convenience to your hatchery workflow. Simplify your hatching routine and boost your success rates with this all-in-one incubation assistant. Perfect for poultry breeders, game bird enthusiasts, exotic bird keepers, reptile breeders, wildlife centers, and more.

Screenshots

RUN4 screens
Eggs Incubation3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eggs Incubation at none against RUN's 2. Eggs Incubation also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RUN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Eggs Incubation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, Eggs Incubation every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RUN versus Eggs Incubation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRUNEggs Incubation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRUN-TIGERMikhail Shmarov

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

Eggs Incubation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RUN

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
None

Eggs Incubation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RUN free?
RUN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eggs Incubation free?
Eggs Incubation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RUN or Eggs Incubation have ads?
Neither RUN nor Eggs Incubation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RUN or Eggs Incubation?
RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, and Eggs Incubation every 5 weeks. Most recently, RUN was updated on October 25, 2026 and Eggs Incubation on October 8, 2026.

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