Comparison

Zombies, Run! vs BecomeSocial

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

BecomeSocial

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Social confidence is a skill, and skills are built with practice. Become Social gives you one small, real-world challenge a day. No lessons and no chatbots. Just you, a ladder of ten levels, and the people you already pass every day. HOW IT WORKS Answer a few questions and start at the level that fits you. Get today's challenge: "Say good morning to 5 strangers", "Ask someone for a recommendation", "Invite a colleague for coffee". Do it, then log it in seconds: how it went and how hard it was. Complete challenges, climb the ladder and keep your streak. TEN LEVELS Presence, Micro-asks, Openers, Keeping it going, Groups, Regulars, Depth, Initiation, Follow-through, Hosting. From a smile at a stranger to organising your own get-together, with optional bold moves along the way, like asking for a discount just to hear a no. EVERY CHALLENGE HAS A GUIDE The fact that takes the fear out of it, the habit to drop, and what to do when it doesn't land. The ladder follows the graded exposure approach used for social anxiety and the research on how adult friendships actually form. REMINDERS THAT KNOW YOUR CHALLENGE A morning nudge with today's challenge and a check-in later on ("Found the time yet? 2 to go"), timed to the moments of your day when you're actually around people. Works offline, no account needed, and your notes stay on your phone. Your first month is free. After that, Become Social is a subscription you can cancel any time in your App Store settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://julianhinxlage.github.io/become-social-web/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Zombies, Run!4 screens
BecomeSocial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BecomeSocial at every 3 days against Zombies, Run!'s every 3 weeks. BecomeSocial also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 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 BecomeSocial sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombies, Run! ships an update every 3 weeks, BecomeSocial every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zombies, Run! versus BecomeSocial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombies, Run!BecomeSocial
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB45 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZombies Run! LtdJulian Hinxlage

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

BecomeSocial

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
Show 2 more
  • 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
2 purchases

BecomeSocial

Subscriptions2
  • Become Social Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Become Social Pro1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Zombies, Run! free?
Zombies, Run! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BecomeSocial free?
BecomeSocial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zombies, Run! or BecomeSocial have ads?
Neither Zombies, Run! nor BecomeSocial shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zombies, Run! or BecomeSocial?
Zombies, Run! ships an update every 3 weeks, and BecomeSocial every 3 days. Most recently, Zombies, Run! was updated on November 8, 2026 and BecomeSocial on October 31, 2026.

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