Alternatives to Zombies, Run!
A running game that turns walks, jogs and runs into audio story missions. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Zombies, Run!
A running game that turns walks, jogs and runs into audio story missions.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Zombies, Run!.
Nike Run Club
A free running app from Nike that tracks runs and offers coaching and live location sharing.
Nike Run Club replaces story missions with coaching and training tips, is free with no subscription, adds live location sharing, but is listed for iOS only.
ASICS Runkeeper
Running tracker app from ASICS with GPS tracking, training plans and audio-guided workouts.
ASICS Runkeeper swaps story missions for audio-guided coached workouts and adaptive training plans, stays freemium on iOS and Android, with some features in a paid tier.
C25K
A Couch to 5K app with an eight-week walk and run plan for beginners.
C25K replaces the story with a simple eight-week walk and run plan with audio coaching, suited to beginners but focused only on reaching 5K.
MapMyRun
A GPS running app for recording routes, activity statistics and training history, with training plans.
MapMyRun drops the story format for GPS route recording, a database of places to run, training plans and challenges, and adds a web version alongside mobile apps.
Runna
A running coaching app that builds personalized training plans for goals from 5K to marathon.
Runna offers personalised training plans for goals from 5K to marathon instead of story missions, and requires a paid subscription after a trial week.
OpenTracks
Open-source Android sport tracker that records runs, rides and hikes with GPS while keeping data private.
OpenTracks is a free, open-source Android GPS recorder that keeps data on the device and supports heart rate sensors, but has no story, social or sync features.
FitoTrack
Privacy-oriented Android fitness tracker for logging workouts such as runs, without ads or analytics.
FitoTrack is a free, open-source Android run and workout tracker with no ads or analytics, but it lacks audio story missions and has no web app.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Smashrun
A running analytics site that graphs years of run history and awards badges.
Zwift
A virtual world for indoor cycling and running with group rides, races and training plans.
Final Surge
An online training log and planner for athletes, coaches, teams and clubs.
Garmin Connect
Garmin's companion app for syncing and sharing activities from Garmin watches and bike computers.
Gentler Streak
A workout tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch that focuses on consistency and rest over generic goals.
Strong
A workout tracker and gym log for planning strength training and logging sets.
