Comparison

Runbuds vs Longevity Deck

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

Longevity Deck

Track over 125 science-backed health protocols, from sauna and cold plunge to sleep optimization and supplements. Get automatic updates based on the latest research and expert recommendations. Prioritizes user privacy with no account or data collection required.

Highlights
  • Track 125+ science-backed protocols
  • Automatic research updates
  • Visual timeline tracking
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
  • Optional Apple HealthKit integration
  • Home screen widgets for key metrics
Features
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Create your personal longevity deck. Track 150+ science backed protocols including sauna, cold plunge, red light therapy, supplements, sleep optimization, and recovery on a visual timeline. STAY CURRENT WITHOUT THE NOISE Every protocol auto updates twice monthly. LongevityDeck scans new research, health podcasts, and expert recommendations from Andrew Huberman, Rhonda Patrick, Tim Ferriss, and leading longevity scientists so you don't waste hours filtering noise. Get the latest on biohacking, anti aging, hormone optimization, and wellness trends automatically. YOUR PRIVACY FIRST HEALTH STACK • No accounts required. No tracking. No data collection. • Optional Apple HealthKit integration for personalized insights on how protocols affect your metrics • 100% free. No paywalls. No subscription. No hidden costs. BUILT BY A BIOHACKER FOR Longevity enthusiasts, biohackers, health conscious professionals, wellness followers, and fans of Huberman Lab, Found My Fitness, Lifespan, and Bryan Johnson. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose from 125+ curated protocols across recovery, nutrition, supplements, sleep, fitness, cognitive enhancement, and lifestyle optimization 2. Swipe to build your personal protocol deck and stack 3. Get automatic updates when recommendations change based on new research 4. Optional: Join community discussions, read user experiences, and share your longevity stack QUICKLY FIND • Protocols by expert name, benefit, or topic including sleep, focus, recovery, stress reduction, and anti aging • Trending biohacking methods, devices, peptides, and supplements • Source links to original podcasts, papers, and video content SHARE YOUR STACK • Personalized web link to share your full longevity routine • Share individual protocol cards with custom photos HOME SCREEN WIDGET Monitor HRV, resting heart rate, sleep quality, and body fat percentage with color coded weekly trend indicators. Stay motivated without opening the app. IMPORTANT: This app is for informational and educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions or changes to your health routine.

Screenshots

Runbuds3 screens
Longevity Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Runbuds at every 2 days against Longevity Deck's weekly. Runbuds also leads on ratings volume (64 vs 9). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Runbuds against 5.0 for Longevity Deck. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runbuds has 64 ratings behind it against 9, 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 Longevity Deck's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runbuds ships an update every 2 days, Longevity Deck weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and July 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Runbuds versus Longevity Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunbudsLongevity Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (64 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings64 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB74 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLight NudgeHYPE4MOBILE MALEWICZ I WSPOLNICY SPOLKA JAWNA

Customer experience

Runbuds

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

Longevity Deck

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Runbuds

No in-app purchases

None

Longevity Deck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Runbuds free?
Runbuds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Longevity Deck free?
Longevity Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Runbuds or Longevity Deck?
Longevity Deck is rated higher. Runbuds averages 4.9 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Longevity Deck averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Runbuds or Longevity Deck have ads?
Neither Runbuds nor Longevity Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runbuds or Longevity Deck?
Runbuds ships an update every 2 days, and Longevity Deck weekly. Most recently, Runbuds was updated on July 4, 2026 and Longevity Deck on July 2, 2026.

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