Comparison

RUN vs BoardClock

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

BoardClock

Features
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Keep every board-game night moving with BoardClock. BoardClock combines a 2–8 player turn timer, interactive turn-order tools, player profiles, team play, and match history in one free, ad-free app. ◆ Made for tabletop games Use it for chess, Go, shogi, gomoku, Rummikub, Splendor, Scrabble, Othello, backgammon, Catan, and more. Choose from 25 researched presets or create your own. ◆ Two timing systems • Fischer: add bonus time whenever a player ends their turn. • Byoyomi: after main time runs out, play continues through a set number of timed periods. • Built-in visual guides make both systems easy to understand. ◆ Everything you need around the table • Decide turn order with individual dice rolls, a ladder game, or shuffle. • See the active player, the next player, and team badges at a glance. • Optional turn sounds, five-second countdown melody, and haptics. • Majority-approved revival after a timeout. • Undo, pause, reset, and confirmation prompts help prevent mistakes. ◆ Profiles, teams, and stats Save regular players, run two-to-four-team games, and track wins, streaks, average turn time, and best teammates. ◆ Private match history Winners, play time, and turn counts are saved to your private iCloud database. They can return after reinstalling the app or moving to a new device, and the developer cannot access them. BoardClock supports English and Korean, with an in-app language selector.

Screenshots

RUN4 screens
BoardClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BoardClock at every 3 days against RUN's every 3 weeks. RUN's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and BoardClock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, BoardClock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RUN versus BoardClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRUNBoardClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (968 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings968 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRUN-TIGERWonyoung Heo

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

BoardClock

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
3 purchases

BoardClock

One-time3
  • An espresso$0.49
  • An Americano$1.99
  • A latte$2.99

Questions

Is RUN free?
RUN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoardClock free?
BoardClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RUN or BoardClock have ads?
Neither RUN nor BoardClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RUN or BoardClock?
RUN ships an update every 3 weeks, and BoardClock every 3 days. Most recently, RUN was updated on September 25, 2026 and BoardClock on September 18, 2026.

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