Comparison

RunCats vs Deadstride

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RunCats

Features
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RunCats helps runners find compatible running partners and group runs, locally or wherever they’re heading next. Whether you’re training for a race, starting running for the first time, need a running accountability buddy, or want to be more social while doing something you enjoy, RunCats makes it easier to connect with runners who match your pace, goals, and preferences. Key features - Discover compatible runners nearby. Find runners in your area based on pace, distance, goals, availability, and other running-specific and general profile fields. So you can make informed choices about who you run with. - Join or create group runs in the Runboard. Browse runs others are organising, or create your own, from one-off meetups to regular training sessions. - In-app messaging. Chat with runners once you’re connected. Messaging is only available between users who have mutually connected. - Group messaging with consent built in. Create group chats for runs. Group invites can only be sent by connected users, and invitations can always be accepted or declined. - Thoughtful profile for runners. Profiles include running-specific information alongside optional general life details, helping people decide whether a run feels like a good fit. - Safety and privacy. Choose who you want to run with and what you share. Location is handled with privacy in mind. - RunCats Club (optional premium). Premium members can add multiple locations, plan runs ahead of travelling, and connect with runners in upcoming destinations. Designed to enable - Running being more enjoyable - Friendship in a running setting - Forming a regular habit with someone else or casual, low-pressure runs - Making connections if you want to train with other people RunCats is built by runners, for runners. It’s a calm, respectful space for runners who want good company and to run with others on their own terms. For more information please check out the App Store end user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Deadstride

Features
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Real zombies. Real streets. Your legs. Deadstride turns every run or walk into a chase. A horde appears in the streets around you and follows you through the actual road network. Keep moving, pick your turns, and don't let them close the gap. β€’ A REAL CHASE β€” The zombies follow real streets, cut corners and close in. You lose them by running and turning, not by standing still. β€’ SURVIVE THE 5K β€” An 8-week beginner plan. Weeks 1 and 2 are walked, then the horde's top speed rises week after week until you can last 5 km. Caught? You are bitten and you keep going β€” three bites and the session is to redo. β€’ PLAYED BY EAR β€” Voice callouts and zombie sounds in 3D: with headphones you hear where each one is. Walkers moan, runners snarl, clickers click. Dark ambient music rises as they get close. β€’ WAVES, BONUSES, SHELTERS β€” Adrenaline, blackouts, purges and risky crates on the street. Shelters hide you for the time you earned by running. β€’ RUN OR WALK β€” Two modes, each tuned to your pace. The horde is always calibrated to you. β€’ YOUR PROGRESS β€” Distance, time, pace, steps, calories, weekly streak, and every run with its route. β€’ SHARE YOUR CLOSEST CALL β€” Turn the moment a zombie was three metres away into a vertical video. β€’ LOCK SCREEN β€” A Live Activity shows the wave and the nearest zombie while your phone is in your pocket. No account. No ads. Your runs stay on your phone. Safety first: the game is played by ear. Watch the road, use crossings and respect traffic lights. Lace up. They're already coming.

Screenshots

RunCats4 screens
Deadstride4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deadstride at none against RunCats's 2. RunCats's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. RunCats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Deadstride asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
RunCats versus Deadstride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunCatsDeadstride
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB7 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMoovaza LtdDaryl ASSOUAN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RunCats

Subscriptions2
  • RunCats Club Monthly$3.491 Month
  • RunCats Club Yearly$34.991 Year
None

Deadstride

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RunCats free?
RunCats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deadstride free?
Deadstride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RunCats or Deadstride have ads?
Neither RunCats nor Deadstride shows ads.

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