# Ghostr vs Waddle

The clearest difference is rating: Waddle at 5.0 against Ghostr's 1.0. Waddle also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). Ghostr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waddle sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Ghostr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Waddle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waddle has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Ghostr ships an update every 5 days, Waddle every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghostr | Waddle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostr-running-competition/id6744453903/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waddle-beginner-running-coach/id6790197561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 51 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Hello Nasty](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797922817) | [Spam Musubi Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698942015) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghostr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostr-running-competition/id6744453903)

Transform your runs into races against virtual opponents. Compete against your past performances, friends, or global runners in real-time. Track your progress, climb leagues, and improve your Ghostr Score with live feedback.

**Highlights:** Race against virtual ghosts, Compete with friends and global runners, League-based competition, Real-time feedback and visualizations, Ghostr Score tracking, Social feed for sharing results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Waddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waddle-beginner-running-coach/id6790197561)

This app offers gentle running plans for beginners, featuring guided intervals and GPS tracking. It adapts to your pace and allows adjustments, with a friendly goose mascot to motivate you. Build a consistent movement habit towards your fitness goals without pressure.

**Highlights:** Guided run/walk intervals, GPS outdoor activity tracking, Adaptive training plans, Workout scheduling and reminders, Progress tracking and badges, Route planning and replays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waddle Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Annual — Final Offer | $9.99 | per year |
| Waddle Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual — Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Waddle Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Waddle Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghostr free?

Ghostr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Waddle free?

Waddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ghostr or Waddle?

Waddle is rated higher. Ghostr averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Waddle averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Ghostr or Waddle have ads?

Neither Ghostr nor Waddle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ghostr or Waddle?

Ghostr ships an update every 5 days, and Waddle every 6 days. Most recently, Ghostr was updated on October 30, 2026 and Waddle on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*