# RUN vs Livestock Tracker App

The clearest difference is rating: Livestock Tracker App at 5.0 against RUN's 4.2. Livestock Tracker App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). RUN's advantage is ratings volume (968 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Livestock Tracker App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Livestock Tracker App 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, Livestock Tracker App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUN | Livestock Tracker App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/livestock-tracker-app/id6758530813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **968** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 116 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) | [Stephen Fennington](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873439661) |

## 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


### Livestock Tracker App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livestock-tracker-app/id6758530813)

Manage your farm's livestock and production from your phone. Track animals, breeding, health, and finances with an intuitive, offline-first design. Ideal for small-scale farmers and homesteaders seeking organization and efficiency.

**Highlights:** Log livestock details (chickens, ducks, rabbits, etc.), Manage breeding cycles and health records, Record egg counts and production insights, Track farm finances and expenses, Offline data storage, Intuitive interface

**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 Livestock Tracker App free?

Livestock Tracker App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RUN or Livestock Tracker App?

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

### Do RUN or Livestock Tracker App have ads?

Neither RUN nor Livestock Tracker App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RUN or Livestock Tracker App?

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, and Livestock Tracker App monthly. Most recently, RUN was updated on October 21, 2026 and Livestock Tracker App on October 8, 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.*