# RUN vs SATELLAI

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SATELLAI at 83% against RUN's 21%. SATELLAI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). RUN's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

RUN holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUN has 1.2K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of RUN's written reviews are positive against 83% of SATELLAI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, SATELLAI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUN | SATELLAI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews)** | [2.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellai/id6742122221/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **82.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 116 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) | [SATELLAI USA, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845313695) |

## 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


### SATELLAI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellai/id6742122221)

This app offers comprehensive pet management, combining virtual fencing, AI-powered training, and health monitoring. It provides precise GPS tracking and personalized advice to ensure your pet's safety and well-being.

**Highlights:** Virtual fencing with unlimited custom boundaries, AI-powered dog training and remote commands, Precise real-time GPS location tracking, 24/7 health and activity monitoring, Emergency danger alerts, Deployable beacons for indoor containment

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking
- 📊 Comprehensive health monitoring
- 👍 Comfortable and lightweight collar
- 🔒 Reliable and secure
- 🔍 Precise location tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent GPS accuracy in rural areas
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity and app issues
- 🔍 Inaccurate location tracking in some cases
- 🔧 Poor customer service and support

**Reported bugs**

- Geofencing feature not working as expected
- App crashes and freezes during use
- Collar settings not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Improved GPS accuracy in remote areas
- Enhanced connectivity and app stability
- Customizable activity tracking and alerts
- Integration with other pet care apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RUN free?

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

### Is SATELLAI free?

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

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

RUN is rated higher. RUN averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while SATELLAI averages 2.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do RUN or SATELLAI have ads?

Neither RUN nor SATELLAI shows ads.

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

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, and SATELLAI fortnightly. Most recently, RUN was updated on November 3, 2026 and SATELLAI on October 30, 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.*