Comparison

Rhythm vs BeatRun Pro

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

Head to head
About

Rhythm

Features
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▱▱▱ You can enjoy running and walking while listening to the endless looping rhythm. ▱▱▱ Equipped with a random rhythm generation function. Automatically generate a new rhythm each time the music loops. You will never get bored. ▱▱▱ You can freely set the tempo of rhythm music according to your own pitch and pace. ▱▱▱ Equipped with metronome function. You can play it to your liking. ▱▱▱ You can choose from 5 types of rhythm sets. Of course, random choice is also possible. ▱▱▱ Loop rhythm also supports manual editing. ▱▱▱ The app will continue to play in the background. ================================= Scientific research has shown that synchronizing human movements with rhythmic music can help athletes perform more efficiently and improve their endurance. ================================= [Slider control] Tempo: Rhythm tempo Metrnome Volume: Metronome volume [Rhythm set] Normal / Analog / Power / Electric / Jazz If all off: Random selection [Manual edit mode] Toggle: Tap to switch on and off On: Mode to turn on by tapping Off: Mode to set off by tapping [Main operation button] Auto: A switch that automatically generates a new rhythm each time you loop Delete: Reset the current rhythm Random: Automatically generate new rhythms Play: Rhythm playback on / off switch

About

BeatRun Pro

This app synchronizes your runs with music, adjusting the tempo to your desired BPM. Track your progress, collect virtual items, and discover new music tailored to your running pace.

Highlights
  • Run to music BPM
  • Measure and maintain cadence
  • Create Apple Music BPM playlists
  • Display running route on map
  • Collect virtual BeatRun shoes
  • Monitor running distance and BPM
Features
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Match your feet to the beat, and running turns into dancing. BeatRun Pro plays every song at the exact speed of your steps. Run to the beat and your body starts to move like it's dancing – running becomes fun. Fun makes it feel easier, and a steady rhythm carries you farther. RUN EASIER, RUN FARTHER • Set your target cadence (steps per minute) with the dial or one-tap pace presets: Run/Walk, Slow Jog, Easy Run, Long Run, Marathon Pace, Tempo, Intervals and Sprint. • Every song loops seamlessly at your cadence – no skipping, no off-beat tracks, just a steady rhythm to lock into. • Find my rhythm: run 500 m and the app learns your natural cadence and step length. COLLECT MUSIC BY RUNNING • Every 1 km you run unlocks a new song. The farther you go, the bigger your playlist. • Running tracks picked for steady footsteps, with strong beats and bass. THE BEAT IS YOUR COACH • 8 workouts: 12-week cadence plan, Long run (LSD), Tempo, Intervals, Fartlek, Strides, Pyramid and Build-up. • The music changes speed for every segment, so your feet always know what to do. • "Train today?" suggests the right workout for your level, plus a gentle 4-week plan that never pressures you. • Voice guidance, a race-start countdown and a course chart show what comes next. SEE YOURSELF IMPROVE • My cadence, my step length and my level, Sub-3 to Sub-10 – updated after every run. • Best cadence, best step, best pace and your longest day – with "new!" when you beat a record. • A stamp calendar of every run and workout. • A route map and distance for each run, and My trace map where every run leaves a mark. YOUR RUNS ARE SAFE • Running records and earned music are saved to the server and restored when you reinstall or change phones. No sign-up – you get a BeatRun Marathon bib number instead. • You can turn server saving off anytime; turning it off deletes your records from the server. APPLE WATCH • Change cadence and pace presets, control playback and start workouts from your wrist. • See the current segment and time left during a workout. MAKE IT YOURS • 8 screen themes: Standard, Volume Dial, Running Track, Cassette, Minimal, Neon Sign, LED Dot and Radio Tuner. PRIVACY • Your route stays on your iPhone. Location is used only while you run – to measure speed and distance and draw your route – and is never uploaded. Contact: chulkwon@gmail.com

Screenshots

Rhythm3 screens
BeatRun Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BeatRun Pro at Free against Rhythm's $0.99. BeatRun Pro also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 20 months). Rhythm's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On 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

BeatRun Pro is free to download; Rhythm costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rhythm ships an update every 20 months, BeatRun Pro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Rhythm versus BeatRun Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythmBeatRun Pro
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB223 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasanori Katsutachulkwon kim

In-app purchases

None

Rhythm

No in-app purchases

None

BeatRun Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rhythm free?
Rhythm costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeatRun Pro free?
BeatRun Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rhythm or BeatRun Pro have ads?
BeatRun Pro shows ads; Rhythm does not.
Which is updated more often, Rhythm or BeatRun Pro?
Rhythm ships an update every 20 months, and BeatRun Pro every 4 days. Most recently, Rhythm was updated on September 29, 2026 and BeatRun Pro on October 16, 2026.

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