RunEasy vs BeatLayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RunEasy
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RunEasy is a clean, distraction-free workout tracker for runners, cyclists, walkers, and hikers. No account, no ads — the basics are free, open and go. • GPS tracking with real-time distance, pace, and route maps • Apple Watch app with glanceable stats and complications • Live Activity and Dynamic Island support • Voice announcements at every km/mile • Weekly goal tracking with Home Screen widget • Apple Health auto-import for trusted external workouts • Siri Shortcuts for hands-free start • GPX export for sharing with Strava and other apps • Bluetooth heart rate monitor support (Pro) • Data export to GPX and CSV (Pro) RunEasy Pro is optional: monthly subscription, yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage in iPhone Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.bigbeefit.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
BeatLayer
This app overlays a metronome beat onto your existing music or podcasts, allowing you to maintain your desired running cadence without interrupting your audio. It offers adjustable BPM, various beat sounds, and independent volume control for a personalized experience.
- Plays metronome over music/podcasts
- Adjustable BPM (100-220)
- Independent beat and music volume
- Background playback
- Smart Progressive Mode (Pro)
- Ad-free experience (Pro)
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BeatLayer plays a metronome beat ON TOP of your music — not instead of it. Most metronome apps hijack your audio. You're forced to choose: rhythm or music. BeatLayer mixes a crisp beat with whatever you're already listening to. Spotify, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts — everything keeps playing. Set your target BPM, hit play, and start running. Your music stays. Your cadence improves. — FREE FEATURES — • Adjustable BPM (100–220), remembered between sessions • 6 beat sounds: woodblock, drum, electronic, tick, snap, bass • Independent volume — mix beat and music to taste • Background playback — works with any audio app • Lock-screen ready — keep running, beat keeps going — PRO ($1.99 one-time, no subscription) — • Smart Progressive Mode — gradually raise BPM during your run, adapting to your real-time cadence • 100% Ad-Free Focus — zero interruptions from start to finish
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RunEasy at Free against BeatLayer's $1.99. RunEasy also leads on device support (3 vs 1). BeatLayer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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
RunEasy is free to download; BeatLayer costs $1.99 up front. RunEasy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and BeatLayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RunEasy ships an update every 2 months, BeatLayer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RunEasy | BeatLayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 源 陈 | 荣登 黄 |
In-app purchases
RunEasy
- RunEasy Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- RunEasy Pro Yearly$7.991 Year
- RunEasy Pro Lifetime$9.99
BeatLayer
- BeatLayer Pro$1.99









