Comparison

FinishPoint vs Outrun the Dead

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

Head to head
About

FinishPoint

Features
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FinishPoint is the perfect running companion for out-and-back routes and loops. Set your target distance, start your run, and let the app guide you โ€” whether you're doing a classic turnaround or a full loop back to the start. Now with Apple Watch support โ€” track your run right from your wrist. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Siri & Shortcuts โ€” start a run with your voice or from the Shortcuts app, on both iPhone and Apple Watch โ€ข Turnaround or Loop mode โ€” choose a classic out-and-back with a halfway turn, or run a full loop and let the app count down your entire distance โ€ข Run History โ€” every run saved automatically with distance, time, pace, steps, cadence, and elevation โ€ข Screen lock โ€” lock the display during your run to prevent accidental taps; all stats stay visible, hold to unlock โ€ข 3โ€“2โ€“1 countdown โ€” a quick countdown before every run so you're ready to go the moment the timer starts โ€ข Apple Watch app โ€” start and track your run directly from your watch, no phone needed during your run โ€ข Live Activity on your Lock Screen โ€” see your distance, pace, and progress without unlocking your phone โ€ข Haptic feedback โ€” double vibration every kilometer, triple vibration when it's time to turn back (works even when locked) โ€ข Real-time stats โ€” distance, elapsed time, pace, steps, cadence, and elevation gain/descent โ€ข Configurable presets โ€” set your favourite distances (1 km to 50 km) with one tap โ€ข Runs entirely on-device โ€” no account, no subscription, no data sent anywhere Perfect for daily runs, tempo workouts, and trail running.

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Outrun the Dead

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The zombie apocalypse is here. Your only way out? Run. Outrun the Dead turns your real-world runs into a fight for survival. Every step you take powers your story in a post-apocalyptic world where skipping a run has real consequences โ€” and pushing yourself is the only way to keep your people alive. Heart-rate driven gameplay: Connect a Bluetooth heart rate monitor, Apple Watch, or Wear OS device. The game reacts to your effort in real time โ€” slow down, and the horde closes in. Push harder, and you pull ahead. The music and audio intensity adapt to match. An AI companion who knows your story: You're not alone out there. A survivor companion runs alongside you, remembers your history, and reacts to your wins and your worst days. Talk to them between runs โ€” they'll remember. A story shaped by your fitness: Every run writes a new chapter. Hit a personal best and the story celebrates it. Miss a day and someone in your group might fall. Your real-world effort is the plot. Collect gear and scrap: Earn scrap currency on every run and discover gear out in the world. Craft and upgrade equipment to keep your survivor prepared for what's ahead. Survive together: Form a group with friends. Your activity keeps the group safe โ€” and their runs can save you when life gets in the way. Nudge a teammate who's gone quiet before it's too late. Features: - Real-time GPS run tracking with distance, pace, and duration - Heart rate monitoring via Bluetooth, Apple Watch, and Wear OS - Step counting and activity recognition - AI-generated companions with unique backstories and evolving relationships - Immersive audio with themed music and radio transmissions during runs - Gear collection and crafting system - Group survival mechanics with invites and leaderboards - AI-powered story events that react to your real activity - Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian Whether you run every day or need that extra push to get off the couch, Outrun the Dead gives you a reason to lace up. The dead don't rest โ€” and neither should you. License agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FinishPoint4 screens
Outrun the Dead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FinishPoint at none against Outrun the Dead's 4. FinishPoint also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Outrun the Dead's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Outrun the Dead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FinishPoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FinishPoint ships an update every 4 days, Outrun the Dead fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
FinishPoint versus Outrun the Dead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFinishPointOutrun the Dead
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterFortnightly
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB257 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDusan BaranyiNaitsmania AS

In-app purchases

None

FinishPoint

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Outrun the Dead

Subscriptions4
  • Ad-Free Supporter$1.991 Month
  • Outrun the Dead Premium$14.991 Month
  • Ad-Free Supporter$14.991 Year
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  • Outrun the Dead Premium$139.001 Year

Questions

Is FinishPoint free?
FinishPoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Outrun the Dead free?
Outrun the Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FinishPoint or Outrun the Dead have ads?
Outrun the Dead shows ads; FinishPoint does not.
Which is updated more often, FinishPoint or Outrun the Dead?
FinishPoint ships an update every 4 days, and Outrun the Dead fortnightly. Most recently, FinishPoint was updated on October 31, 2026 and Outrun the Dead on October 31, 2026.

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