Runbuds vs FlexMatches
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
FlexMatches
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Stop working out alone. FlexMatches connects you with gym partners nearby who match your sport, fitness level, schedule, and location — so you stay consistent and motivated. Whether you lift weights, do yoga, run, swim, or play tennis, FlexMatches finds people near you who train the same way, at the same time. HOW IT WORKS - Create your profile — pick your sports, fitness level, gym, and preferred schedule - Discover partners — swipe through smart recommendations matched by compatibility - Connect and chat — message your matches, plan sessions, and meet up - Train together — log workouts, build streaks, and hold each other accountable SMART MATCHING FlexMatches pairs you based on what actually matters: the sports you do, your experience level, when you're free, and how close you are. Every match comes with a compatibility score so you know why it works. WORKOUT TRACKING Log workouts across 16 exercise types. Track your streaks, set goals with progress bars, and watch your consistency grow. CIRCLES — YOUR FITNESS COMMUNITY Create or join Circles: local groups built around a sport, gym, or neighborhood. Find running crews, climbing groups, basketball regulars, and more. LEADERBOARD & CHALLENGES Climb the ranks from Bronze to Diamond based on your workout consistency. Create challenges, invite friends or the community, and compete on the leaderboard. CHAT & SESSION PLANNING Real-time messaging with your matches. Propose workout sessions directly from the chat — pick the time, place, and activity. No dating. No influencers. Just real people who want to train together. Terms of Use: https://flexmatches.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://flexmatches.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Runbuds at every 2 days against FlexMatches's every 3 weeks. FlexMatches's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 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, FlexMatches every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Runbuds | FlexMatches |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (64 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 64 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Light Nudge | FlexMatches LLC |
In-app purchases
Runbuds
No in-app purchases
FlexMatches
No in-app purchases









