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Add to SafariWhen comparing Strava vs Zombies, Run!, the Slant community recommends Strava for most people. In the question“What are the best apps for runners?” Strava is ranked 3rd while Zombies, Run! is ranked 8th. The most important reason people chose Strava is:
Segments - can track your improvements or compare with friends, club members without manual input. Or you can keep them private.
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Pros
Pro Keeps track of segments without user manually timing them
Segments - can track your improvements or compare with friends, club members without manual input. Or you can keep them private.
Pro Accurate distance measurements
Pro Allows challenging other people
You can set a goal and challenge friends as well as local professional athletes.
Pro Can share running routes with others
Running is boring if it's the same stretch of road. Stava lets you share good places to run.
Pro Supports multiple devices
Current list includes:
iPhone 3GS and later,
Android 2.2 and later,
Garmin Forerunner and Edge,
Soleus,
Timex Run Trainer 2.0
Pro Equipment tracking
This lets you figure out how many miles you've put on a pair of shoes before it's time to get a replacement pair.
Pro Watch the pros
You are able to follow some professional athletes and see their training etc.. Makes you realize how hard they train.
Pro Tracks heart rate with chest strap
Can also track heart rate with other types of HR monitors e.g. arm strap or smart watch.
Pro Variety of missions
There are currently over 120 missions available for purchase to help keep the workouts new and exciting.
Pro GPS tracks your run
Zombies, Run! uses your GPS, and can upload your run stats online (if you register for ZombieLink).
Pro Realistic acting
The cast of vocal actors do a fantastic job of making the story feel as real as possible.
Pro Creative motivator
Zombies, Run! uses a creative story line to help motivate the jogger. A mission is given, which the runner must complete while collecting supplies and running from zombies.
Pro Use your own playlist
Zombies, Run! narrates the mission over your own music playlist.
Cons
Con Not for indoor spinning or gym workouts
Con No interval training!!!
Con By default, all your GPS data is made public
From their blog:
"The basic level is to choose to not use any privacy controls and make your info available publicly..."
