Zombies, Run! vs Rootd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zombies, Run!
Transform your workouts into epic audio adventures. This fitness app uses immersive storytelling to motivate you to run, walk, or jog anywhere, at any pace. Integrate your music and track your progress with GPS, unlocking new story elements as you go.
- Immersive audio storytelling adventures
- Real-world running and walking
- GPS tracking and statistics
- Integrates with personal music playlists
- Unlockable story extras and lore
- Works anywhere and at any speed
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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 automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your App Store account settings. Terms: https://support.zombiesrungame.com/hc/en-us/articles/10967895586461-Zombies-Run-Subscription-Terms Privacy: https://support.zombiesrungame.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005935458-Privacy-Policy Note: Continued GPS use in the background can decrease battery life.
Rootd
This app offers immediate and long-term relief from anxiety and panic attacks. It provides tools like a panic button, guided breathing, journaling, and educational lessons to help users understand and overcome their anxiety. Features also include soothing visualizations, sleep aids, and an emergency contact option.
- Panic attack SOS button
- Guided deep breathing exercises
- Anxiety journaling
- Soothing visualizations
- Educational lessons on anxiety
- Sleep aids and relaxing sounds
- Emergency contact feature
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** Editor's Choice ** — Apple ** App of the Day ** — Apple ** Approved for privacy, security, clinical assurance, and safety ** — DHAF & ORCHA Rootd is anxiety and panic attack relief in your pocket. Award-winning, scientifically validated, female led and seen in Women's Health, Time Magazine, Healthline and more. With millions of users worldwide, Rootd is the go-to app for anxiety & panic attacks for more and more people each day. “I’ve suffered from panic attacks for almost 10 years. I’ve done CBT, medication, meditation, but nothing helped me in the moment when that panic attack hit, until I downloaded Rootd. Rootd makes it feel like someone is with me, even when I’m alone. I owe my continued stability to this simple genius app. It's a MUST for all who are facing the same type of war.” RainyNally Understand, and overcome anxiety & panic attacks with Rootd’s therapist-approved panic button, guided deep breathing, anxiety journal, soothing visualizations, stats page, emergency contact, and lessons. We set out to build Rootd after suffering from panic attacks and anxiety for several years. The only help we could find was either too expensive, ineffective, or poorly designed. Our mission is to help others find accessible relief from their panic and anxiety, and to end the stigma against those affected. Finally, an app for conquering panic attacks and anxiety that blends a guided process for both immediate and long term relief, with clean and engaging design. Rootd’s core features and content include: THE ROOTR, PANIC ATTACK SOS BUTTON A panic button to bring a swift end to panic attacks based on the latest techniques in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). LESSONS Find some peace of mind by learning about where anxiety comes from, how our bodies and minds experience panic attacks, and why this all might be happening to you. BREATHE The perfect tool to practice deep breathing daily and find calm during times of stress. JOURNAL Track and identify moods, habits, and subconscious triggers of anxiety and panic attacks. VISUALIZE Guided body scans, visualizations, ASMR, and nature sounds to get rooted when feeling anxious. SLEEP White noise, ASMR, sleep stories, relaxing sounds, and music for you to gain calm and sleep deeply. EMERGENCY CONTACT For when you need to hear a friendly voice, you can immediately call a friend, family member, or nearby help center directly from the app. PERSONAL STATS Take pride in your healing progress and gain appreciation for how far you’ve come. To continue your journey, you can upgrade to unlock Full Access to Rootd, including: MORE LESSONS Learn changes you can make and exercises you can perform to guide you through the remainder of the journey to lifelong relief and to living panic attack free. Rootd saves your Breathe, Visualize, and Sleep sessions to your Apple Health app. Subscription Pricing and Terms Get full access to all Rootd's content and features by purchasing a monthly or yearly auto-renewing Full Access subscription. Or get lifetime full access for a one-time payment. Pricing may vary by country. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your Rootd subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal turned off any time from your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. “I appreciate the simple, factual, and yet caring approach of Rootd that makes it an inviting, interesting, and easy to use tool. I endorse this for individuals looking for support and tools for managing anxiety and panic attacks.” Wendy Marion-Orienti - Licensed PRH counsellor Terms: https://www.rootd.io/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.rootd.io/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Zombies, Run! at none against Rootd's shown. Rootd's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (82% vs 71%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Zombies, Run! sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Rootd sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Zombies, Run! against 4.8 for Rootd. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Zombies, Run!'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Rootd's.
Zombies, Run! ships an update every 3 weeks, Rootd weekly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Zombies, Run! | Rootd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (24K ratings) | 4.8 (11K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | 82.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24K — better | 11K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 203 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zombies Run! Ltd | Simply Rooted Media Inc. |
Customer experience
Zombies, Run!
Rootd
User reviews
Zombies, Run!
From 24K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Motivating and engaging story
- 🚀 Immersive audio experience
- 💡 Unique zombie-themed running concept
- 👍 Helpful for building running habit
- 👍 Customizable zombie chases
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🔒 Paywall for full content access
- 🔒 Subscription model concerns
- 🐛 Inconsistent zombie chase mechanics
- 🐛 Inaccurate tracking and data issues
Rootd
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💗 Helps with anxiety and panic attacks
- 🧘♀️ Useful breathing and relaxation exercises
- 📚 Informative lessons on understanding anxiety
- 🆓 Provides helpful free features
- 🔒 No ads or distractions
Room to improve
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive
- 🐛 Some technical issues like app crashes
- 🚫 Limited free content, need to pay for full access
- 🤖 Voice/audio quality could be improved
- 🤔 Certain features not always reliable during panic attacks
Bugs and requests
Zombies, Run!
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes during runs
- Music playback issues
- Inaccurate distance and time tracking
- Syncing problems between devices
Requested features
5 requests- Standalone Apple Watch app
- Better integration with fitness tracking apps
- More customization options for zombie chases
- Improved base-building mechanics
- Offline mission downloads
Rootd
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes on launch
- Certain features not functioning as expected
- Syncing/login issues with paid subscriptions
Requested features
5 requests- More free content and exercises
- Ability to customize/personalize the app
- Integration with wearables or smart home devices
- Expanded journaling and mood tracking capabilities
- Games or interactive elements to distract during anxiety
In-app purchases
Zombies, Run!
- Marvel Move (Monthly)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- Zombies, Run! Membership$6.991 Month
- Abel Club (Special Offer)$14.991 Year
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- Zombies, Run! (Legacy)$24.991 Year
- Zombies, Run! Membership$49.991 Year
- Marvel Move (Annual)1 Month trial$59.991 Year
- VIP Membership3 variants$89.991 Year
- Race Missions pack$1.99
- 1 Month Pro Membership$2.99
- Season Pass Plus$5.99
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- Season Pass$7.99
- Season 3 Pass$7.99
- 1 Year Pro Membership$7.99
- All-Access Pass$17.99
- 1 Year Pro Membership$19.99
Rootd
- Chat With Ron$2.991 Month
- Rootd Full Access Monthly$6.991 Month
- Unlimited Annual Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- Rootd Full Access 6 Months$34.996 Months
- Rootd Full Access Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
- Rootd Full Access Yearly$59.991 Year
- 7 Day Trial Yearly Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Rootd Full Access Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Rootd Full Access Yearly$79.991 Year
- Rootd Full Access Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Rootd Lifetime Full Access$179.99









