# RUN vs BoardClock

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUN | BoardClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (968 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken/id6468944470/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **968** | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUN-TIGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711002359) | [Wonyoung Heo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888151196) |

## 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


### BoardClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardclock-turn-timer/id6791916734)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| An espresso | $0.49 | one-time |
| An Americano | $1.99 | one-time |
| A latte | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*