Comparison

Beep Test Leger vs BeepRunner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beep Test Leger

This app guides you through the standard beep test protocol to accurately measure your fitness level. It provides visual and audio cues, tracks your progress, and estimates your VO2 Max. No ads or tracking, just a simple tool to help you get fitter.

Highlights
  • Follows original Leger protocol
  • Audio and visual cues
  • Tracks shuttle and level
  • Estimates VO2 Max
  • Supports 15m or 20m laps
  • Auto stop feature
Features
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Ever wondered how fit you are (but didn't know who to ask)? Beep Test can help! Simple, non-intrusive and highly accurate, the app follows either the original Leger protocol (1984) or the most popular alternative. All you need is - a pair of running shoes - a flat 20 meter running pitch - a modicum of enthusiasm - this app Note: this is NOT a GPS-enabled app; rather, it's a timer app that let's you easily conduct the beep test. No ads, no tracking, no special permissions. It - prompts you with beeps - displays shuttle and level visual cues - displays distance covered and time elapsed - allows for a 15m or 20m lap - offers an auto stop feature When you are done, the app will estimate your vo2Max ... that will - give you bragging rights (hopefully) - allow you to compare your fitness to that of the general population - allow you to chart your progress Caution : Some side effects have been noticed - Runner's high. You will find yourself smiling far too much - Fitter. Regularly done, you will be able to 'run up those stairs' - Leaner. Darn, gotta buy smaller jeans! Note: your result(s) will NOT be stored by the app; take a screenshot of the results page if you like.

About

BeepRunner

Features
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Run a beep test anywhere with just your phone. BeepRunner follows the official Leger 1984 protocol exactly — verified accurate to 1/100th of a second. If you've been burned by apps with wrong timing, this one gets it right. HOW IT WORKS Set your phone down at the starting line. Tap start. Run 20-meter shuttles, turning at each beep. The beeps get faster every level. Stop when you can't keep up. Your result appears instantly. WHAT YOU GET - VO2 max estimate from your level and shuttle reached - Fitness rating for your age and gender - Full history of every test you've taken - Progress chart showing your improvement over time DESIGNED FOR REAL USE Audio plays with screen locked — put your phone in your pocket or leave it at the start line. Works with Bluetooth speakers for group testing. Voice announces level changes so you never lose count. ALSO INCLUDES: Cooper 12-Minute Run Test Time your Cooper test, enter your distance, get your VO2 max estimate. Same history and progress tracking. 100% free. No ads. No subscriptions. No account required. Built by the maker of PEAKVO2 — the VO2 max training app for athletes who want to improve their score, not just measure it.

Screenshots

Beep Test Leger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BeepRunner at 13.0 against Beep Test Leger's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Beep Test Leger versus BeepRunner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeep Test LegerBeepRunner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRudolf FernandesCristian Serb

In-app purchases

None

Beep Test Leger

No in-app purchases

None

BeepRunner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beep Test Leger free?
Beep Test Leger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeepRunner free?
BeepRunner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beep Test Leger or BeepRunner have ads?
Neither Beep Test Leger nor BeepRunner shows ads.

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