# RunBeat: Audio Running Coach — Zone 2 + VO2 Max Intervals

> Audio coach for heart rate zone and interval running workouts. (iPhone/iPad app by Mushin Labs, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbeat-audio-running-coach/id6760047155 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mushin Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882501443)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Polish, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-03-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbeat-audio-running-coach/id6760047155/reviews.md

## What is RunBeat?

Stop glancing at your watch or phone to stay in the zone. Just listen and run.

RunBeat is your heart rate zone audio coach for Zone 2 training and VO₂ Max intervals. Real-time voice guidance keeps you on track. No screen required.

ZONE TRAINING
Pick your target heart rate zone. RunBeat monitors live heart rate and coaches you to speed up or slow down to stay in zone.

INTERVAL TRAINING
Norwegian 4×4, Tabata, 30/30, Tempo, or fully custom. Voice callouts at every transition. Apple Music playlists switch automatically between work and rest.

WORKS WITH YOUR GEAR
Apple Watch, Whoop, Polar, Google Fitbit Air, Garmin, Coros, Wahoo, any Bluetooth HR monitor. Auto-reconnects. Watch app shows live zone on wrist.

ACTIVITY
Time in each zone, HR over time chart, work/rest breakdowns, session history, plus distance, pace, and your route on the map.

WHY RUNBEAT
Eyes forward. Train by ear. Audio coaching handles zones, intervals, and transitions, so you can focus on running.

RUNBEAT PRO
First training free. Then a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.

Privacy: https://runbeat.app/privacy
Terms: https://runbeat.app/terms

## Key features

- Real-time heart rate zone audio coaching
- Supports Zone 2 and VO₂ Max intervals
- Customizable interval training programs
- Automatic music playlist switching
- Works with Bluetooth HR monitors and smartwatches
- Training log with session history

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RunBeat Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| RunBeat Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbeat-audio-running-coach/id6760047155/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super helpful

*2026-04-28, version 1.5*

I truly had no idea how consistently off my Zone 2 pace I was. App was unobtrusive and worked great. 10 stars!

### 5/5 — Awesome for HITT

*2026-04-05, version 1.3.4*

I used to use a manual timer on the wall for interval training, but it was a bit of a hassle to constantly be looking up or having to go over there and make adjustments. I like this app because it seamlessly notifies you of when to switch based off your customized schedule. The ability to tie in music as well is a really cool feature! Would recommend!

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2026-03-30, version 1.3.1*

Tremendous zone 2 HR coach. Does exactly what you need it to do. A+++++

### 5/5 — Great for zone 2

*2026-03-18, version 1.0*

Best zone 2 app I’ve found. Tells me when to speed up or slow down. Works perfectly with my garmin.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

## Frequently asked questions about RunBeat

### What is RunBeat?

RunBeat is an audio coach designed to guide your running workouts based on heart rate zones and interval training protocols. It provides real-time voice instructions so you can focus on your run without looking at a screen.

### Does RunBeat have ads?

No, RunBeat does not contain advertisements. It offers a free version with core features and an optional Pro subscription for advanced functionality.

### What heart rate monitors are compatible with RunBeat?

RunBeat is compatible with a wide range of Bluetooth heart rate monitors, including those from Apple Watch, Whoop, Polar, Garmin, and Wahoo. It also supports auto-reconnection.

### How does RunBeat handle interval training?

RunBeat supports various interval training methods like Norwegian 4x4, Tabata, 30/30, Tempo, and custom options. It provides voice callouts for every transition and can automatically switch Apple Music playlists between work and rest periods.

### What training data does RunBeat log?

RunBeat logs your time spent in each heart rate zone, provides a heart rate over time chart, breaks down work and rest periods, and maintains a session history for your workouts.

### What devices does RunBeat support?

RunBeat is available for iPhone and Apple Watch, allowing you to monitor your live zone directly on your wrist.

### How much does RunBeat Pro cost?

RunBeat Pro offers a 7-day free trial and can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details for the subscription are available within the app.

### What is the update frequency for RunBeat?

The latest version of RunBeat is 1.3.3, last updated on April 1, 2026. Updates are released periodically to improve features and performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.4 — 2026-08-11

Live distance and pace during training.

### 1.7.3 — 2026-08-01

Better handling of heart rate signal dropouts during training.

### 1.7.2 — 2026-06-19

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.7.1 — 2026-06-18

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.7.0 — 2026-06-11

New: Fundamentals tab with short guides on Zone 2 and VO₂ max.
Your training log is now the Activity tab.

## Related topics

[audio coach](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/audio-coach) · [strap zone](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/strap-zone)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-13.*
