Runbuds vs Aelement Members
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Aelement Members
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Designed for Aelement Members, this app lets you book private and semi-private coaching sessions, reserve group classes, and stay informed about exclusive club events. All within a premium, streamlined experience. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Runbuds at every 2 days against Aelement Members's every 7 months. Aelement Members's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Runbuds ships an update every 2 days, Aelement Members every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Runbuds | Aelement Members |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (69 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Light Nudge | Sutra Fitness, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Runbuds
No in-app purchases
Aelement Members
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Runbuds free?
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Do Runbuds or Aelement Members have ads?
Which is updated more often, Runbuds or Aelement Members?
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