Comparison

Zombies, Run! vs AI PacePal

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

AI PacePal

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Meet PacePal – Your AI Running Partner for Smarter, Safer, and Stronger Runs. PacePal is a revolutionary AI-powered running coach that gives you real-time feedback and personalized guidance based on your unique running data. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned marathoner, PacePal helps you improve form, pacing, and endurance—all while keeping you motivated and safe. Real-Time AI Coaching Get instant voice feedback from your virtual coach as you run—covering pace, stride, heart rate, and effort levels. Receive live encouragement, performance cues, and adjustments to help you reach your goals. Personalized Setup Input your body metrics, gender, fitness level, and running goals to receive tailor-made insights that evolve as you do. Two AI Coaches to Choose From Select between two distinct AI personalities—each with its own coaching style, tone, and energy. You can even customize your coach’s personality, making every run feel truly yours. Post-Run Insights After your run, your AI coach delivers a detailed performance summary, including strengths, areas for improvement, and smart suggestions for your next session. Why Runners Love PacePal Adaptive real-time voice coaching Personalized running insights using AI Custom coach personalities Goal tracking and performance analytics Works with smartwatches and Bluetooth sensors Your run. Your pace. Your AI pal. Download PacePal today and make every mile meaningful.

Screenshots

Zombies, Run!4 screens
AI PacePal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AI PacePal at 16.6 against Zombies, Run!'s 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and AI PacePal sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Zombies, Run! versus AI PacePal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombies, Run!AI PacePal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB85 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZombies Run! Ltd沁怡 王

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

AI PacePal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Zombies, Run!

Subscriptions5
  • Zombies, Run! Membership$6.991 Month
  • Abel Club (Special Offer)$14.991 Year
  • Zombies, Run! (Legacy)$24.991 Year
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  • Zombies, Run! Membership$49.991 Year
  • VIP Membership3 variants$89.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 Month Pro Membership$2.99
  • 1 Year Pro Membership$7.99
  • 1 Year Pro Membership$19.99
3 purchases

AI PacePal

One-time3
  • 200 Energy$0.99
  • 1600 Energy$6.99
  • 6000 Energy$19.99

Questions

Is Zombies, Run! free?
Zombies, Run! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI PacePal free?
AI PacePal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zombies, Run! or AI PacePal have ads?
Neither Zombies, Run! nor AI PacePal shows ads.

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