# RaceJoy vs BeatRunner for Spotify

RaceJoy and BeatRunner for Spotify both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of BeatRunner for Spotify's written reviews are positive against 52% of RaceJoy's. BeatRunner for Spotify also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). RaceJoy's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RaceJoy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BeatRunner for Spotify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for RaceJoy against 4.0 for BeatRunner for Spotify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaceJoy has 1.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of RaceJoy's written reviews are positive against 100% of BeatRunner for Spotify's.

RaceJoy ships an update every 2 months, BeatRunner for Spotify every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RaceJoy | BeatRunner for Spotify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racejoy/id596132953/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatrunner-for-spotify/id1625172080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TriPerta LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/596132956) | [Jason Wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625172082) |

## What reviewers say

### RaceJoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racejoy/id596132953)

Enhance your race day experience with real-time GPS tracking, progress alerts, and motivational cheers for participants and spectators. Offers live tracking for events and training, with features like progress updates and photo sharing.

**Highlights:** Live GPS phone tracking, Send-a-Cheer motivational audio, NearMe participant alerts, MeetUp tool for location sharing, Automatic progress postings, Scored race results, Official race photos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RaceJoy Phone Fun-Tracking | $0.99 | one-time |
| RaceJoy Phone Fun-26.2 with DONNA | $0.99 | one-time |
| RaceJoy Phone Fun-Cherry Blossom | $0.99 | one-time |
| RaceJoy Phone Fun-Pittsburgh Marathon | $0.99 | one-time |
| RaceJoy Phone Fun-Glass City Marathon | $0.99 | one-time |
| RaceJoy PhoneTrak-Vermont City Marathon | $0.99 | one-time |
| PhoneTrak-Glass City Marathon | $0.99 | one-time |
| PhoneTrak-Zions Bank Ogden Marathon | $0.99 | one-time |
| PhoneTrak-Kentucky Derby Marathon Festival | $0.99 | one-time |
| PhoneTrak-Burning River | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for tracking runners and spectators
- 🚀 Accurate mile updates and estimated finish times
- 💡 Ability to send audible cheers to runners
- 🤝 Helpful for virtual and in-person races

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable tracking
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🤔 Unintuitive and confusing interface
- 🙅‍♀️ Requires runners to have the app and phone

**Reported bugs**

- Tracking stops working mid-race
- App crashes frequently
- Inaccurate distance and pace tracking
- Notifications and updates delayed or not received

**Requested features**

- Automatic start/stop tracking
- Ability to view cheers after the race
- Integration with other fitness apps and devices
- More customization options for spectators


### BeatRunner for Spotify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatrunner-for-spotify/id1625172080)

Create custom running playlists perfectly matched to your desired pace and cadence. Plan your runs with interval training or steady speeds, and let the app generate a beatmatched soundtrack from your Spotify library. Enjoy a free trial before upgrading to premium features.

**Highlights:** Beatmatched playlists for running, Cadence-based song selection, Customizable running pace graphs, Interval training support, Spotify integration, Playlist saving

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BeatRunner Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| BeatRunner Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| BeatRunner Pro Lifetime Sub | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RaceJoy free?

RaceJoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BeatRunner for Spotify free?

BeatRunner for Spotify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RaceJoy or BeatRunner for Spotify?

BeatRunner for Spotify is rated higher. RaceJoy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while BeatRunner for Spotify averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do RaceJoy or BeatRunner for Spotify have ads?

Neither RaceJoy nor BeatRunner for Spotify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RaceJoy or BeatRunner for Spotify?

RaceJoy ships an update every 2 months, and BeatRunner for Spotify every 2 days. Most recently, RaceJoy was updated on November 10, 2026 and BeatRunner for Spotify on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*