Zombies, Run! vs The Conqueror Challenges
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.
The Conqueror Challenges
Complete virtual fitness challenges and earn real medals. Track your progress by running, walking, or cycling, and sync data from popular fitness apps. Explore challenges based on famous global routes.
- Virtual fitness challenges
- Earn real finisher medals
- Track progress via activity
- Sync with Apple Health
- Sync with other fitness apps
- Explore global routes
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Turn your miles into medals with The Conqueror virtual fitness challenges! Earn stunning REAL finishers medals for completing a virtual fitness challenge from anywhere in the world! Make Every Mile Count with The Conqueror Virtual Challenges and smash your fitness goals with our award winning series of virtual challenges. Choose a challenge from famous places and routes around the world such as Yellowstone Park, English Channel, Niagara Falls and a whole range of others. Every time you go for a run, ride, walk or any other activity you advance along the challenge route until you cross the finish line. Automatically send distances from other apps including: Apple Health & Apple Watch adidas Running Fitbit Garmin Runkeeper Under Armour Apple Health (Healthkit) & Apple Watch Automatically send your daily step, walking/running and cycling data to your challenge from your Apple Watch and other devices via Apple Health.
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Verdict
Zombies, Run! and The Conqueror Challenges both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of The Conqueror Challenges's written reviews are positive against 72% of Zombies, Run!'s. The Conqueror Challenges also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 The Conqueror Challenges sells 61 one-off in-app purchases. 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 The Conqueror Challenges. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Zombies, Run!'s written reviews are positive against 81% of The Conqueror Challenges's.
Zombies, Run! ships an update every 3 weeks, The Conqueror Challenges fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zombies, Run! | The Conqueror Challenges |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (24K ratings) | 4.8 (12K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | 80.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24K — better | 12K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Zombies Run! Ltd | Actionary Limited |
Customer experience
Zombies, Run!
The Conqueror Challenges
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
The Conqueror Challenges
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great motivator
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app
- 🌳 Environmentally-friendly with tree planting
- 🏅 Beautiful and high-quality medals
- 🌍 Interesting virtual journeys and street views
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Health/Watch
- 💰 Challenges can be expensive
- 🤔 Confusing navigation in some areas
- 🕰️ Slow data sync and updates
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
The Conqueror Challenges
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen issues
- Inconsistent distance tracking and recording
- Referral program not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Leaderboard feature
- More city-based challenges with virtual tours
- Ability to store challenge codes for future use
- Improved data sync with fitness trackers
- Separate total distance tracking for each challenge
In-app purchases
Zombies, Run!
- Marvel Move (Monthly)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- Zombies, Run! Membership1 Month trial$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
The Conqueror Challenges
- Dublin$19.99
- Paris$19.99
- Marathon to Athens$19.99
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- Rome$19.99
- Dia de Los Muertos$19.99
- Jesus$19.99
- Fiji$19.99
- London$19.99
- Grand Canyon$19.99
- Pandas of China$19.99
- Tokyo$19.99
- Amazon$19.99
- Route 66$19.99
- Barcelona$19.99
- Salem Witch Trials$19.99
- Vikings$19.99
- Mississippi River$19.99
- Conqueror 2026$19.99
- Thanksgiving 2025$19.99
- Animal Conservation$19.99
- Appalachian Trail$19.99
- Pacific Crest Trail$19.99
- Mother's Day$19.99
- Nakasendo Trail$19.99
- Vietnam Coast$19.99
- Silk Road$19.99
- Great Wall$19.99
- Lake District$19.99
- Conquer 2025$19.99
- Great Barrier Reef$19.99
- Mt Everest$19.99
- Lands End to John O'Groats$19.99
- Camino de Santiago$19.99
- Fjords of Norway$19.99
- Inca Trail$19.99
- Amalfi Coast$19.99
- Flower Route$19.99
- Washington DC$19.99
- Rocky Mountains$19.99
- Florida Keys$19.99
- Giza Pyramids$19.99
- Singapore$19.99
- Ring of Kerry$19.99
- Road to Hana$19.99
- New York City$19.99
- North Coast$19.99
- Berlin Wall$19.99
- Banff$19.99
- Yellowstone$19.99
- Wales Coast Path$19.99
- Toy Story$29.99
- Star Wars$29.99
- Jujutsu Kaisen$29.99
- The Mandalorian$29.99
- The Hobbit$29.99
- Star Wars: Luke$29.99
- Harry Potter$29.99
- Game of Thrones$29.99
- Return of the King$29.99
- Scooby-Doo!$29.99
- Lord of the Rings$29.99
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