Comparison

Runbuds vs Talk Macros

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

Head to head
About

Runbuds

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
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Runbuds is the social running app that is truly built for your friends first. /// THE TRACK /// ・ Your avatar moves around a physical track ・ Your friends move around the track with you ・ Pass (or get passed oh no !!!) by your friends /// LOG RUNS /// Our run tracker lets you choose between: ・ An in-app full screen view ・ Live activities on your lock screen /// GROUP RELAYS /// Run towards a shared goal: ・ Set a total distance target ・ Set a timeframe ・ Add your friends to the Relay ・ Run run run run run !!! /// BEAUTIFUL STATS & VISUALS /// ・ See beautiful visualizations of your past runs ・ Sort by date, pace, distance, or difficulty ・ Share images of your runs with your friends /// GET IN TOUCH /// ・ Hit us up with ANY feedback or requests !!! ・ Contact support@runbuds.app

About

Talk Macros

Easily track your food intake with voice or text input. See your remaining calories and protein in real-time to stay motivated. Connect with friends for accountability and build consistent habits.

Highlights
  • Voice and text meal logging
  • Real-time calorie and protein totals
  • Friend accountability features
  • Streak tracking
  • AI or database logging modes
  • Siri integration
Features
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Designed to make logging effortless, progress obvious, and consistency inevitable. TalkMacros removes the friction of food logging so you can actually stay consistent. Log meals in seconds with voice or text, see exactly how many calories and how much protein you’ve got left, and stay motivated with friends and simple streaks. What you’ll love with TalkMacros Pro (subscription required): • Log meals in seconds with voice or text • Hands-free with Siri for truly on-the-go logging • Quick AI or precise database mode for accuracy when you want it • Live totals: remaining calories and protein update instantly • Motivation that sticks: 10-Day Best and smart weight-adjusted trend • Simple accountability: add friends without complicated feeds • Unlock unlimited streaks and advanced insights • Clean, beautiful design with satisfying haptics and sounds Subscription Details: TalkMacros Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription that gives you access to premium features including voice and text meal logging, streak tracking, social accountability, and advanced analytics. Privacy Policy: https://daystoabs.me/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Runbuds3 screens
Talk Macros3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runbuds at none against Talk Macros's 3. Runbuds also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. Talk Macros sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Runbuds asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Runbuds holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Runbuds's written reviews are positive against 83% of Talk Macros's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runbuds ships an update every 2 days, Talk Macros weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Runbuds versus Talk Macros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunbudsTalk Macros
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (64 ratings) — better4.5 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews96.3% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings64 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLight Nudgemax hansen

Customer experience

Runbuds

All ratings64 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.7%

Talk Macros

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.1%

User reviews

Runbuds

From 64 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Talk Macros

From 26 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Super easy to use
  • 👍 Sleek, minimal, and effective design
  • 👍 Intuitive and simple to track macros
  • 👍 Fits into busy lifestyles
  • 👍 Visually appealing with clean, minimal interface

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive compared to alternatives

In-app purchases

None

Runbuds

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Talk Macros

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly — AI food logging$9.997 Days
  • TalkMacros Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Annual — Best value3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Runbuds free?
Runbuds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Talk Macros free?
Talk Macros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Runbuds or Talk Macros?
Runbuds is rated higher. Runbuds averages 4.9 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Talk Macros averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.
Do Runbuds or Talk Macros have ads?
Talk Macros shows ads; Runbuds does not.
Which is updated more often, Runbuds or Talk Macros?
Runbuds ships an update every 2 days, and Talk Macros weekly. Most recently, Runbuds was updated on July 4, 2026 and Talk Macros on September 13, 2026.

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