Comparison

Runbuds vs Mindsetor

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

Mindsetor

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Mindsetor is your daily companion for mental wellness and peak performance. Designed for modern professionals, Mindsetor helps you understand your rhythm, build lasting habits, and access support when you need it. KEY FEATURES: • Know Your Rhythm: Track your daily activity, sleep, and mood to understand what helps you perform your best. Connects with Apple Health for seamless insights.  • Build Momentum: Turn daily wellness into a game. Earn points for healthy habits, unlock achievements, and compete on leaderboards (opt-in).  • Expert Support: Access licensed psychologists and lifestyle coaches directly through the app for personalized guidance.  • Private by Design: Your individual health data stays yours. We prioritize your privacy and confidentiality. Mindsetor is provided through participating employers. Check with your organization for your joining code.

Screenshots

Runbuds3 screens
Mindsetor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Runbuds at every 2 days against Mindsetor's every 5 days. Mindsetor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runbuds ships an update every 2 days, Mindsetor every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Runbuds versus Mindsetor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunbudsMindsetor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (64 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings64 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB180 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLight NudgeMindsetor

In-app purchases

None

Runbuds

No in-app purchases

None

Mindsetor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Runbuds free?
Runbuds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mindsetor free?
Mindsetor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Runbuds or Mindsetor have ads?
Neither Runbuds nor Mindsetor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runbuds or Mindsetor?
Runbuds ships an update every 2 days, and Mindsetor every 5 days. Most recently, Runbuds was updated on July 4, 2026 and Mindsetor on September 21, 2026.

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