Comparison

Zombies, Run! vs Flamekeep

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

Flamekeep

Features
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Flamekeep is a beautiful habit tracker that keeps your daily streaks burning — with a grace period that treats you like a human being. KEEP THE FLAME ALIVE Every habit you build gets a streak counter. Miss a day? Flamekeep gives you a one-day grace period before resetting — because life happens, and one bad day shouldn't erase a month of hard work. THREE WAYS TO TRACK • Yes / No — classic daily check-off for habits like "meditate" or "no soda" • Count — track reps, glasses of water, pages read, with a daily target • Duration — track minutes spent exercising, studying, or reading CUSTOMIZE EVERY HABIT • Name, icon from 80 hand-picked SF Symbols, and a unique color • Set a daily reminder time per habit • Quick-tap completions, swipe to log, swipe to edit or delete SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Tap any habit for a full calendar heatmap of its completion history • Per-habit stats: current streak, best streak, total completions • Overall stats: longest streak, total completions, 30-day completion rate • A daily completion-rate chart for the last 30 days DESIGNED FOR SIMPLICITY • Minimal interface — habits list front and center, nothing in the way • Appearance adapts to light mode, dark mode, or your system preference • Configurable start of week (Sunday or Monday) • No accounts, no cloud sync, no subscription PRIVATE. LOCAL. PAY ONCE. Free to use, with no ads and no subscription — ever. FlameKeep Pro is a single one-time unlock that adds interactive Home Screen widgets (check off habits without opening the app), milestone celebrations at 7, 30, 66 and 100 days and every personal best, a per-habit identity line, and full data export (CSV + JSON). Everything you have today stays free.

Screenshots

Zombies, Run!4 screens
Flamekeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flamekeep at none against Zombies, Run!'s 17. On price, update cadence, ads 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 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Flamekeep asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombies, Run! ships an update every 3 weeks, Flamekeep every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Zombies, Run! versus Flamekeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombies, Run!Flamekeep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings24K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZombies Run! LtdBlack Automations

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

Flamekeep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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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
One-time8
  • 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
None

Flamekeep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zombies, Run! free?
Zombies, Run! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flamekeep free?
Flamekeep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zombies, Run! or Flamekeep have ads?
Neither Zombies, Run! nor Flamekeep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zombies, Run! or Flamekeep?
Zombies, Run! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flamekeep every 5 weeks. Most recently, Zombies, Run! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Flamekeep on October 7, 2026.

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