Zombies, Run!
What is Zombies, Run!?
Zombies, Run! Is a Health & Fitness app where each run becomes a mission in a zombie apocalypse story told through headphones. It includes GPS tracking, detailed stats and a Couch to 5K training program. The story weaves between tracks from your own playlists, and story extras unlock as you progress.
Pricing. Zombies, Run! Is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Beginners starting a Couch to 5K program
- Runners who want audio story during outdoor runs
- Users who want to run with their own music playlists
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Why this app is in A tier
Zombies, Run! scores 90 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 86, App Store search rank 78, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Run in the real world. Become a hero in another. Zombies, Run! is the world’s most popular smartphone fitness game - over 10 million runners, a 4.8-star rating, and 500+ missions across 11 seasons and counting, co-created by award-winning novelist Naomi Alderman. Every run becomes a mission. You’re Runner 5, and through your headphones the story unfolds: rescue survivors, gather supplies, outrun the horde, and uncover the truth about the zombie apocalypse. It’s so much fun you’ll forget you’re working out. • Made for every body and every pace. Total beginner or marathon veteran, it works anywhere and at any speed - jog in a park, walk a trail, use a treadmill, or work out in a wheelchair. • Includes a Couch to 5K training program like no other. Learn to run with thrilling, immersive storytelling. • Your music, your soundtrack. The story weaves between tracks from your own playlists. • A fully-featured fitness app. GPS tracking, detailed stats, and unlockable story extras as you progress. Rebuild Abel Township from a few shivering survivors into a fortified beacon of civilisation. Try Zombies, Run! for free, or subscribe to unlock every mission. Subscriptions renew automati
Compare in Running
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | S | A |
| Score | 90 / 100 | 91 / 100 | 88 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 24.1K | 4.8K | 6.5K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 4.5 ★ · 20 reviews | — | — |
| Last update | 13d ago | 49d ago | 4d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Where else it ranks
Questions about Zombies, Run!
Do I have to pay to use it?
The app is free to download and you can try it for free. Subscribing unlocks every mission. Subscription prices are not stated on the App Store.
Can I use it on a treadmill or in a wheelchair?
Yes. It works anywhere and at any speed, including jogging in a park, walking a trail, using a treadmill, or working out in a wheelchair.
Can I use my own music?
Yes. The story weaves between tracks from your own playlists. It also notes that continued GPS use in the background can decrease battery life.
Is Zombies, Run! free?
Zombies, Run! is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Zombies, Run! good for?
Zombies, Run! is built for beginners starting a couch to 5K program, runners who want audio story during outdoor runs, users who want to run with their own music playlists. It sits in the running list on AppTierList.
Is Zombies, Run! worth it?
Zombies, Run! is A tier, ranked #8 of 19 running apps with a score of 90 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 24,121 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 7 apps rank above it.
How does Zombies, Run! compare to RUN?
Zombies, Run! is A tier at 90; RUN is S tier at 91. RUN ranks higher. Zombies, Run! is free to download, with in-app purchases, RUN is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Zombies, Run! updated?
Zombies, Run! was updated 13 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Running
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 90 / 100
- Rank in list
- #8 of 19
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 24,121
- Recent reviews
- 4.5 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (13 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Health & Fitness
- Good for
- Beginners starting a Couch to 5K program, Runners who want audio story during outdoor runs, Users who want to run with their own music playlists
- Requires
- iOS 18.6 or later
- Size
- 203 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 5
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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