# PaceDJ: BPM Running Music — Music to pace your run!

> Music tempo matching app for running pace and interval workouts. (iPhone/iPad app by Pacing Technologies, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacedj-bpm-running-music/id446225183 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pacing Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/446225186)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 242 App Store ratings · 105 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-06-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-02
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacedj-bpm-running-music/id446225183/reviews.md

## What is PaceDJ?

Run longer, faster, and stronger with PaceDJ.  Match music tempos in beats per minute (BPM) to your running pace, create interval workouts, and feel the power of music to help you attain your exercise goals.  Get it now!

RECOMMENDED BY:
•New York Times
•Washington Post
•Health Magazine
•Runner’s World 
•Men’s Health
•Women’s Health
•RealSimple
•And more!

Reasons to choose PaceDJ:

•We're Personalized: PaceDJ lets you use the songs you have saved in your library.  This means you are in control of your playlists.  Other services provide playlists created by DJs who don't know your tastes.  

•We're Precise: Some apps claim they can serve songs at BPMs to pace you to a specific minute/mile time.  Unless they know your stride length, they can't do this accurately.   PaceDJ helps you find the right BPM first, and then fine tune to match your pacing goal.  

•Try PaceDJ for free for one month to see how you like it.  Then pay just $1.99/month.     

•Like Intervals?  We've got that! Create custom interval workouts or choose from pre-programmed templates.

•Easily correct BPMs by tapping on the drum. 

USER REVIEWS: 
•"I love this app, I use it to crank up speed work for marathon training without my pace conflicting with my music!"

•"PaceDJ allowed me to find tunes that helped me pace myself… and spend my energy focusing on…proper running form. I use PaceDJ on every run."

•"PaceDJ gives me that extra boost of motivation. It gives me the proper speeds I need to stay on pace and even ramp up my speed work."

Visit us at www.pacedj.com.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
v2.0 requires iOS9.0 and higher.

Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background in PaceDJ can dramatically decrease battery life.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:
customerservice@pacedj.com


THIS APP AND ANY INFORMATION GIVEN BY IT ARE NOT INTENDED NOR IMPLIED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEFORE BEGINNING ANY FITNESS PROGRAM OR ENGAGING IN CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE.  BY USING PACEDJ YOU CERTIFY THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE AND ACCEPT THEM AS YOUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY.  DO NOT USE PACEDJ WHEN EXERCISING ON THE ROADS.

Upgrading to Premium requires monthly subscription, which automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.  Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.  Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.

Terms of Use:  http://www.pacedj.com/terms
Privacy Policy:  http://www.pacedj.com/privacy

Copyright 2012, Pacing Technologies, LLC. All Rights Reserved; US Patents #7,825,319, #8,101,843, #8,933,313, and #10,657,942.

## Key features

- Match music BPM to running pace
- Create custom interval workouts
- Use your own music library
- Precise BPM adjustment
- Pre-programmed interval templates

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Streaming Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


## What do users think of PaceDJ?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Helps keep pace during workouts
- 👍 Customizable BPM settings
- 🎶 Integrates with user's music library
- 🔋 Efficient battery usage

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Subscription model limits access to features
- 📉 Limited song selection from library
- 🤖 Poor user interface and navigation

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Inconsistent BPM adjustments
- Playlist songs not playing in order
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Metric unit support (kilometers)
- Playlist management and customization
- Workout history and analytics
- Bluetooth device integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 105)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacedj-bpm-running-music/id446225183/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Currently not working

*2025-12-12, version 2.3.18*

This app has been great until recently when there was a glitch, so I deleted and redownloaded the app. Since then it crashes every time I try to load my Apple Music library and is telling me to renew my subscription when I already have one. I’ve messaged the developers and heard nothing back, not impressed.

### 1/5 — Used to be great, now everything’s locked

*2025-03-04, version 2.3.17*

I used to use this app all the time, but suddenly everything’s behind paywalls

### 2/5 — Developer won’t update major issue

*2024-06-05, version 2.3.14*

Two years ago someone pointed out
a major flaw and two years later it hasn’t been fixed. The app only plays 3-4 songs from your playlist-no matter how many songs are on the list. 

Stay away.

### 4/5 — Solid app!

*2024-04-03, version 2.3.14*

I’ve been trying to accomplish something similar just with Apple Music and a smart playlist, but apparently Apple doesn’t include BPM info by default. With a little bit of tweaking from the default on-boarding settings this app has easily become essential to my runs.

### 5/5 — Perfect for walking or running to

*2023-05-01, version 2.3.13*

Set it to 120 for a brisk walk and it picks all the right tracks - I love it!
This is the only app that does what I want

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2023-01-23, version 2.3.13*

Used a lot of BPM apps, so far the best!

### 1/5 — Glitches

*2022-10-18, version 2.3.11*

I was really excited to try this out. But on my first try the app kept shutting down, they played the same music from my playlist, and for the interval section they didn’t seem to switch BPMs to the moderate and high BPM level. I’m really disappointed. I will try it a couple more times and then give up.

### 5/5 — WAY BETTER THAN THE COMPETITION

*2022-05-06*

This is the best app in the App Store for athletes who want a simple, customizable way to use your own music to set the pace of their workouts. I’ve tried WeaveRun and RockMyRun and they don’t compare. With a little tweaking to improve control integration with Bluetooth, Bluetooth his app will earn six stars with me. Thanks for a great workout tool!

### 1/5 — Subscription crashes

*2022-03-12, version 2.3.11*

Come back when you can make an app that works

### 5/5 — Great app

*2021-12-20*

This is a great app and definitely worth the small monthly price if you work out regularly. It makes a big difference for me when on the treadmill or elliptical— much less boring and easier to keep my pace. I had some issues initially, but the developers were extremely attentive and helpful and fixed all the bugs.  Now it is very smooth.

## Frequently asked questions about PaceDJ

### What does PaceDJ do?

PaceDJ helps you run longer, faster, and stronger by matching the tempo of your music (in beats per minute or BPM) to your running pace. It also allows you to create custom interval workouts and utilize pre-programmed templates.

### How does PaceDJ help with running pace?

The app helps you find the right BPM for your music to match your desired running pace. It then allows you to fine-tune this to meet your specific pacing goals, unlike other apps that may not accurately account for stride length.

### What is the cost of PaceDJ?

PaceDJ offers a one-month free trial. After the trial, the cost is $1.99 per month via a subscription. This subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What are the technical requirements for PaceDJ?

The current version (v2.0) requires iOS 9.0 and higher. Continued use of GPS in the background can significantly decrease battery life.

### Can I use my own music with PaceDJ?

Yes, PaceDJ is personalized and allows you to use songs saved in your personal music library. This gives you full control over your playlists, unlike services that provide pre-made playlists.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.18 — 2025-07-15

Changing monthly subscription from $0.99/mo to $1.99/mo.

### 2.3.17 — 2025-02-26

Bug fixes and general improvements

### 2.3.16 — 2025-01-03

Bug fixes and general improvements

### 2.3.15 — 2024-07-30

Bug fixes and general improvements.

### 2.3.14 — 2023-08-14

Bug fixes and general enhancements.

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