Comparison

RunBeat vs Outrun the Dead

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

Head to head
About

RunBeat

This app provides real-time audio coaching for heart rate zone training and interval workouts. It guides you to stay in your target zone or complete specific interval structures without needing to look at your screen. Compatible with various Bluetooth heart rate monitors and smartwatches.

Highlights
  • Real-time heart rate zone audio coaching
  • Supports Zone 2 and VO₂ Max intervals
  • Customizable interval training programs
  • Automatic music playlist switching
  • Works with Bluetooth HR monitors and smartwatches
  • Training log with session history
Features
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Nail every session. Just listen and run. Train Zone 2, race pace, and VO2 max with RunBeat, your audio running coach. Real-time voice guidance keeps you in zone or on pace. Add intervals like Norwegian 4×4 or 1 km repeats, and it calls every rep. ZONE TRAINING Pick your target heart rate zone. RunBeat monitors live heart rate and coaches you to speed up or slow down to stay in zone. PACE TRAINING Train the pace you’ll need on race day, whether that’s a 5K, a marathon, or the runs between HYROX stations. RunBeat monitors your live pace and coaches you to speed up or slow down to stay on target. DISTANCE INTERVALS Speedwork. 1 km repeats or build your own, measured by GPS. Voice callouts at every rep. Apple Music playlists switch between work and rest. TIMED INTERVALS VO2 Max work. Norwegian 4×4 or build your own. Voice callouts at every transition. Apple Music playlists switch between work and rest. WORKS WITH YOUR GEAR Apple Watch, Whoop, Polar, Google Fitbit Air, Garmin, Coros, Wahoo, any Bluetooth HR monitor. Auto-reconnects. Watch app shows live zone on wrist. ACTIVITY Time in each zone, HR over time chart, work/rest breakdowns, rep splits, session history, plus distance, pace, and your route on the map. Saves every workout to Apple Health. WHY RUNBEAT Eyes forward. Train by ear. Audio coaching handles zones, pace, intervals, and reps, so you can focus on running. RUNBEAT PRO First training free. Then a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime. Privacy: https://runbeat.app/privacy Terms: https://runbeat.app/terms

About

Outrun the Dead

Features
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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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — and neither should you. License agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RunBeat4 screens
Outrun the Dead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RunBeat at none against Outrun the Dead's shown. RunBeat also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Outrun the Dead's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. RunBeat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Outrun the Dead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunBeat ships an update every 5 days, Outrun the Dead every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RunBeat versus Outrun the Dead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunBeatOutrun the Dead
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB257 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMushin Labs, LLCNaitsmania AS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RunBeat

Subscriptions2
  • RunBeat Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • RunBeat Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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 RunBeat free?
RunBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Outrun the Dead free?
Outrun the Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RunBeat or Outrun the Dead have ads?
Outrun the Dead shows ads; RunBeat does not.
Which is updated more often, RunBeat or Outrun the Dead?
RunBeat ships an update every 5 days, and Outrun the Dead every 2 weeks. Most recently, RunBeat was updated on October 17, 2026 and Outrun the Dead on October 6, 2026.

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