# Runbuds vs RunBudApp

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runbuds at none against RunBudApp's 6. Runbuds also leads on ratings volume (64 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RunBudApp sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Runbuds asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Runbuds against 5.0 for RunBudApp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runbuds has 64 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Runbuds's written reviews are positive against 100% of RunBudApp's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runbuds | RunBudApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbuds/id6744413545/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbudapp/id6748336230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Light Nudge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731016560) | [Jesufifunmi Olugbenga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825302071) |

## What reviewers say

### Runbuds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbuds/id6744413545)

This app allows you to run with friends in real-time, seeing each other's avatars on a virtual track. It includes a run tracker with lock screen support, group relay challenges, and detailed performance statistics with shareable visualizations.

**Highlights:** Real-time avatar tracking, Live lock screen activities, Group relay challenges, Detailed run statistics, Shareable run visualizations

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun interface
- 👍 Seamless performance
- 👍 Actively updated with new features
- 👍 Motivating community
- 👍 Social and engaging


### RunBudApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbudapp/id6748336230)

This running companion helps athletes optimize training, recovery, and performance. It offers tools for injury prevention, nutrition, sleep, hydration, and GPS run tracking. Additionally, it provides recruiting assistance for collegiate athletics and a store for running gear.

**Highlights:** GPS run tracking, Injury prevention and recovery guidance, Nutrition and sleep tools, Weightlifting and stretching aids, NCAA/NAIA recruiting assistance, Running gear store

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| Superfan Donation | $19.99 | one-time |
| Champion Donation | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runbuds free?

Runbuds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RunBudApp free?

RunBudApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Runbuds or RunBudApp?

RunBudApp is rated higher. Runbuds averages 4.9 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while RunBudApp averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Runbuds or RunBudApp have ads?

Neither Runbuds nor RunBudApp shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*