Comparison

Zombies, Run! vs INTVL

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

INTVL

This app transforms running into a live, global territory-based game. Compete with others to claim real space on a map, engage in live takeovers, and rise through the ranks. It combines strategy, competition, and exploration with personalized training plans and community features.

Highlights
  • Territory-based running game
  • Live global competitions
  • Smart GPS tracking
  • Personalized running plans
  • Smartwatch support
  • Connected runner community
  • Detailed performance stats
Features
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INTVL: The World Is the Game. INTVL turns every walk, run or bike ride into a game played on the real world globe. The idea is simple. When you run or ride in a loop, the ground inside that loop becomes your territory. The bigger, smarter and more tactical your routes, the more of the map you hold. Claim your territory Every loop you complete claims real space. Other players are out there doing the same thing, so the map is always moving. You can take a new route to take new ground, or go back over an area to defend what's already yours. Play it your way Some people want to be the best in the world, so they chase the global leaderboard. Others care more about home turf and work to become the territory leader of their own suburb or city. Both are worth playing for, and you can switch focus whenever you want. Hold ground, win real prizes Every bit of the map you hold earns you entries into our competitions, where the prizes are real. The more territory you hold at the end of the competition, the better your odds. Run and ride with clubs Join a club and play as a team. Your territory adds to your club's total, so a good capture from you helps everyone you're playing alongside. A feed built around the game INTVL has a social feed where you can follow other players, see their activities, and cheer them on. It's a good way to find people around you and stay connected to other athletes around the world. Bring your own gear INTVL works with the devices you already train on, so your activities sync straight into the game: - Garmin - Suunto - Polar - Coros - Fitbit - Hammerhead - Wahoo We built INTVL to give a new meaning to fitness. Movement without stakes is just exercise. The world is the game. Take it. This app integrates with Apple Health (HealthKit) to show insights about your activity, including steps, heart rate, and previous runs. Privacy Policy: https://www.intvl.com.au/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Zombies, Run!4 screens
INTVL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zombies, Run! at none against INTVL's shown. Zombies, Run! also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 5.4K). INTVL's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (83% vs 71%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zombies, Run! sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and INTVL sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Zombies, Run! against 4.7 for INTVL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 5.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Zombies, Run!'s written reviews are positive against 83% of INTVL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombies, Run! ships an update every 3 weeks, INTVL every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Zombies, Run! versus INTVL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombies, Run!INTVL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24K ratings) — better4.7 (5.4K ratings)
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews83.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24K — better5.4K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#21 — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB190 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZombies Run! LtdINTVL PTY LTD

Customer experience

Zombies, Run!

All ratings24,112 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews642 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative20.9%

INTVL

All ratings5,395 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,567 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative11.9%

User reviews

Zombies, Run!

From 24K App Store ratings

What 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

INTVL

From 5.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Truly innovative running app
  • 👍 Good fun app
  • 👍 Perfect for unmotivated runners
  • 👍 Love the community aspect
  • 👍 Motivating

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Confusing user interface
  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with other apps/devices
  • 🐛 Unreliable GPS tracking
  • 🐛 Cheating concerns with the Terra feature

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

INTVL

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Runs not recording properly
  • App crashing during runs
  • Issues with syncing and manual review

Requested features

5 requests
  • Revise the 200m Terra rule
  • Add biking support
  • Ability to set a starting location in Terra
  • Allow creating and joining local run clubs
  • More detailed Terra features and competitions

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Zombies, Run!

Subscriptions7
  • Marvel Move (Monthly)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Zombies, Run! Membership$6.991 Month
  • Abel Club (Special Offer)$14.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • 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
One-time8
  • Race Missions pack$1.99
  • 1 Month Pro Membership$2.99
  • Season Pass Plus$5.99
Show 5 more
  • 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
12 purchases

INTVL

Subscriptions12
  • INTVL1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • INTVL7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • INTVL7 Days trial$8.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • INTVL7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • INTVL$10.001 Month
  • INTVL7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • INTVL$12.991 Month
  • INTVL1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • INTVL7 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • INTVL7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • INTVL$59.991 Year
  • INTVL Annual Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Zombies, Run! free?
Zombies, Run! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is INTVL free?
INTVL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zombies, Run! or INTVL?
Zombies, Run! is rated higher. Zombies, Run! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while INTVL averages 4.7 from 5.4K ratings.
Do Zombies, Run! or INTVL have ads?
INTVL shows ads; Zombies, Run! does not.
Which is updated more often, Zombies, Run! or INTVL?
Zombies, Run! ships an update every 3 weeks, and INTVL every 6 days. Most recently, Zombies, Run! was updated on October 20, 2026 and INTVL on October 19, 2026.

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