# Zone 2 vs RunBeat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RunBeat at 100% against Zone 2's 74%. RunBeat also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Zone 2's advantage is ratings volume (243 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zone 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RunBeat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RunBeat holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zone 2 has 243 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Zone 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of RunBeat's.

Zone 2 ships an update every 8 days, RunBeat every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zone 2 | RunBeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zone-2-heart-rate-training/id6444690892/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbeat-zone-2-pace-training/id6760047155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **243** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shannon Bolick](https://appshunter.io/developer/976434392) | [Mushin Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882501443) |

## What reviewers say

### Zone 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zone-2-heart-rate-training/id6444690892)

This app helps you track your weekly workout time spent in the Zone 2 heart rate range. It provides detailed tracking, connectivity with various heart rate monitors and Strava, and real-time feedback on your progress towards your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Weekly, monthly, and daily zone tracking, Strava connectivity, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Bluetooth heart rate monitor compatibility, Apple Watch app with live feedback, Heart rate zone calculator

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock All - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⏱️ Accurate real-time zone tracking during workouts
- 📊 Comprehensive cumulative time tracking by zone
- 🎯 Customizable heart rate zones and weekly goals
- 🔗 Seamless integration with Apple Health and HR monitors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth disconnections from HR monitors
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes mid-workout
- 🐛 Tracking stops randomly during workouts
- 📵 Portrait-only orientation (doesn't support landscape properly)
- 💳 Pricing confusion and unexpected charges

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 16 with latest iOS
- Watch disconnects constantly during workouts
- Tracking stops mid-workout without saving data
- Bluetooth connectivity issues with Polar and other HR monitors
- App freezes at various points during exercise

**Requested features**

- Calorie burn tracking and display
- Landscape orientation support for treadmills and rowers
- More specific workout categories beyond provided options
- Music control integration (play, pause, skip)
- Step tracking during workouts


### RunBeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbeat-zone-2-pace-training/id6760047155)

This app provides real-time audio coaching for heart rate zone training and interval workouts. It guides you to stay in your target zone or complete specific interval structures without needing to look at your screen. Compatible with various Bluetooth heart rate monitors and smartwatches.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RunBeat Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| RunBeat Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zone 2 free?

Zone 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RunBeat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zone 2 or RunBeat?

RunBeat is rated higher. Zone 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while RunBeat averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Zone 2 or RunBeat have ads?

Neither Zone 2 nor RunBeat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zone 2 or RunBeat?

Zone 2 ships an update every 8 days, and RunBeat every 5 days. Most recently, Zone 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and RunBeat on October 25, 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.*