Comparison

Running Order vs The Third Room

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

Head to head
About

Running Order

Features
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Running Order helps you keep track of set times at festivals, club nights, and gigs, with Home and Lock Screen widgets that keep you updated at a glance. Features β€’ Multi-Stage Tracking – View performances across multiple rooms or stages. β€’ Customizable Layout – Reorder or hide stages; inactive or paused stages can be hidden automatically. β€’ Real-Time Schedule – See what’s playing now, what’s next, what’s finished, and exactly when each set starts and ends. β€’ Smart Widgets – Widgets refresh automatically with new events and lineups, and prioritize your starred events or venues. β€’ Search Inside Events – Quickly find specific performances in larger schedules. β€’ Multi-Day Support – Ideal for multi-day festivals and extended events. β€’ Custom Events – Create your own running orders for any gig or lineup; input is fast and intuitive. β€’ Clashfinder Import – Import schedules directly from Clashfinder. β€’ Request Additions – Ask for events or venues to be added to the database. β€’ Dark Mode – Looks great in low light and adapts to system appearance. β€’ Private by Design – No tracking, no analytics, no data collection. β€’ Power Efficient & Stable – Designed to run all day with minimal battery use. Whether you’re at a local venue or a weekend festival, Running Order keeps your schedule clear and glanceable so you can stay focused on the music.

About

The Third Room

Features
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The Third Room was founded in 2017 and rooted in the idea of a space where musical cultures meet, collide and transform into something entirely new. At the heart of The Third Room is the Stone Techno Festival: three days of uncompromising electronic music at the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein in Essen, one of Europe's most iconic industrial landmarks. With over 100 artists performing, Stone Techno Festival has grown into one of Germany's most celebrated techno events. This app is your guide to everything regarding Stone Techno Festival. Browse the full festival lineup, check the stage schedule, explore artist profiles, read the latest news and find all the information you need. Before, during and after the festival. Stone Techno Festival 2026 | July 10–12 | UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein, Essen

Screenshots

Running Order4 screens
The Third Room4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Third Room at none against Running Order's 5. The Third Room also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Running Order sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. The Third Room asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Running Order versus The Third Room: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunning OrderThe Third Room
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeep DesaiThird Room GmbH

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Running Order

One-time5
  • Smaller Tip$0.99
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Leave a Tip$2.99
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  • Leave a Large Tip$4.99
  • Leave a Larger Tip$9.99
None

The Third Room

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Running Order free?
Running Order is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Third Room free?
The Third Room is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Running Order or The Third Room have ads?
Neither Running Order nor The Third Room shows ads.

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