MYR5 vs Zombies, Run!
Last checked: 6 October 2026. Written by MYR5, the maker of MYR5.
Pick Zombies, Run! if you want to run or walk outside (or on a treadmill) and be pulled along by a story. Pick MYR5 if you want a free indoor bodyweight session where your phone camera counts your reps. Both use fiction as motivation; they suit different workouts.
At a glance
| Zombies, Run! | MYR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free download with Season 1; $6.99/month or $49.99/year; VIP $89.99/year [1] | Free |
| Workout | Running, jogging, walking, treadmill and wheelchair workouts [1] | Indoor bodyweight moves, such as squats and held poses |
| Motivation | Story missions, 500+ across seasons, played between songs from your playlists [1] | A customizable 3D alien coach; finished sets move your progress |
| What it tracks | Your run [1] | Reps and holds from the phone camera, processed on the phone; counts are estimates |
| Platform | iPhone app with Apple Watch support [1] | Phone browser, installable from there; no app store |
What Zombies, Run! does better
- Depth of content: 500+ story missions, against MYR5's 57 camera-tracked movements, which have no story missions.[1]
- A track record: its App Store listing shows a 4.8 rating from more than 24,000 ratings. MYR5 has no reviews yet.[1]
- It gets you outside and works on a treadmill, and includes a Couch to 5K plan.[1]
- It works with your own music and with Apple Watch.[1]
What MYR5 does differently
- It is free, with no subscription.
- The phone camera counts reps and estimates holds, so you get feedback on each set. The camera and pose processing stay on your phone.
- It runs in the browser, so there is nothing to download from a store.
- It is for ages 13 and up.
Who should choose which
- You like running, or want to start: Zombies, Run!
- You want a short strength session at home and like having your reps counted: MYR5.
- You want both: they do not overlap much, so using both is reasonable.
FAQ
Is Zombies, Run! free?
The download is free and includes Season 1. Full access is $6.99 a month or $49.99 a year, according to its App Store listing.[1]
Is MYR5 free?
Yes. MYR5 is free and runs in a phone browser.
Can I use MYR5 on a run?
No. MYR5 is for indoor bodyweight exercise in front of a propped-up phone camera. For running, Zombies, Run! is the better choice.
Sources
- Apple App Store, Zombies, Run! (read 6 Oct 2026)
Also see: Supernatural alternatives without a headset · MYR5 vs Nike Training Club · Open MYR5