Wings for Life World Run

Name: Wings for Life World Run
Rating: 4.9490743 (28104 reviews)
Author: Red Bull

Do good for yourself and others. Run with the Wings for Life World Run app.

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The Wings for Life World Run Chrome extension lets you participate in a unique global running event where the finish line is replaced by a virtual Catcher Car that chases you. Join over 265,000 participants from 169 countries and run or roll any distance you choose to support spinal cord research. All entry fees go directly to the Wings for Life foundation.

Key features of the app include GPS tracking, a virtual Catcher Car feature, a goal calculator with a Preparation Run Mode, social sharing options, and support in 19 languages. Whether you run solo or with friends, virtually or in person, this extension makes participating easy and impactful. Download now to make a difference while staying fit and connected with a global community.

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By:

Red Bull

Downloads:

454,997 165

Rating:

4.95

(28,104) 1 new ratings

Version:

9.0.2.1 Last updated: 2025-05-01

Version code:

90000201

Creation date:

2015-03-09

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION

Size:

85.42MB

Email:

ap*****@wingsforlifeworldrun.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Updated:

9 hours ago

User reviews

The app is praised for supporting a meaningful cause and providing an engaging experience with audio updates during runs. However, multiple users report issues such as frequent crashes, poor GPS accuracy, disruptive notifications, compatibility problems on older devices, and difficulties with permissions and battery optimization settings. These technical flaws often prevent proper run tracking and diminish overall usability, though the app remains popular among participants due to the cause and community it supports.

Pros

Supports a great cause and charity initiative which motivates users to participate.
Provides engaging audio updates during runs in the user's selected language, enhancing user experience.
Suitable for runners of all levels, from beginners to experienced runners, and creates an enjoyable race atmosphere.
The app has been successfully used by some participants in previous years without issues.
Offers a community and event platform for Wings for Life World Run participation.

Cons

App crashes or freezes frequently, sometimes not starting runs or failing mid-run.
GPS tracking is inaccurate or delayed, causing incorrect distance measurements.
Excessive and unmanageable notifications interrupt users during runs without an option to disable them.
Compatibility issues with certain devices and Android versions, causing installation or operational problems.
Battery optimization and permissions are handled poorly, causing "phone not ready" errors and preventing runs from starting.

Recent reviews

I have been using the application and supporting Wings for Life since 2015. But now the latest update says that it does not support my device and I cannot install it :(. Smartphone model: Samsung S7, Android version 8.0.0. Tell me please, will the previous version of the Wings for Life application work this year? Or maybe the new version of the application will support older Android versions? Thanks

Al*****, 2025-01-24

The cause is good, the experience is motivating, but in regards to app I do wish they had music you can turn on & off at will on the run tab. I don't know where there playlist is & I don't want to download anything. There also was 1 moment where the audio was cutting out & was glitchy so i had no idea what was said.