Comparison

RunTempo vs Bikee

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

Head to head
About

RunTempo

This app helps runners improve their pace and efficiency by providing a customizable metronome to find their ideal rhythm. It aids in reducing injury risk and enhancing form through cadence training. The app works offline and integrates seamlessly with music and podcasts.

Highlights
  • Customizable BPM metronome
  • Cadence training for efficiency
  • Reduces joint impact and injury risk
  • Works with music and podcasts
  • Integrated interval timer
  • Standalone Apple Watch app
  • Offline functionality
Features
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RunTempo: Cadence Metronome Your personal running metronome. No subscriptions. No nonsense. Why Cadence Training? A small change in stride frequency can make a big difference. Increasing your cadence by just 5–10% can reduce joint impact by up to 20%, helping you run faster, more efficiently, and with less injury risk. Elite runners target 170–180 steps per minute — RunTempo helps you get there. Built to Stay Out of Your Way: RunTempo isn't here to replace your favorite running app. It works alongside apps like Strava, Nike Run Club, or Apple Workouts — running quietly in the background while you track your run however you like. - Set your target BPM with simple, precise controls - Mixes seamlessly with music, podcasts, and audiobooks - Built-in timer for intervals and progressive training - Works 100% offline — no account needed Made for Apple Watch: Leave your phone behind. RunTempo runs standalone on Apple Watch with full background audio, so you hear every beat even when your wrist is down. Add the Smart Stack widget for one-tap access mid-run. No Subscriptions ever: Pay once, own it forever. No trials, no recurring charges, no ads. Just a focused tool that does one thing well. How to Get Started: Find your current natural cadence, set it as your BPM, and run to the beat. Every few weeks, bump it up by 5 SPM. Over time, you'll build a faster, smoother, lower-impact stride — without thinking about it. Whether you're recovering from injury, sharpening your form, or chasing a PR, RunTempo keeps you in rhythm. Requires watchOS 11 for Apple Watch. See full device requirements at runtempo.com/requirements.html

About

Bikee

Features
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Bikee to aplikacja z trasami rowerowymi przedstawionymi w zupełnie nowy sposób - jako połączenie śladu GPS na mapie 2D z rzeczywistem nagraniem z przejazdu

Screenshots

RunTempo3 screens
Bikee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bikee at Free against RunTempo's $4.99. Bikee also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). RunTempo's advantage is chart position (#32 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

Bikee is free to download; RunTempo costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
RunTempo versus Bikee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunTempoBikee
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews
Number of ratings43 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid
Best chart rank#32 — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDockMarket LLCMR Sorftware

Bugs and requests

RunTempo

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Shuts off when running
  • Metronome turns off during in-run announcements
  • App won't launch after iOS update
  • Battery drain even when not in use
  • Cannot play sound on Apple Watch app without AirPods

Requested features

12 requests
  • Allow customization of beat tone
  • Enable haptic feedback on Apple Watch
  • Increase volume limit
  • Add a three-beat option
  • Preset buttons for quick pace changes
Show 7 more
  • Integrate with Shortcuts
  • Add interval option for speed drills
  • Add standard music metronome sounds
  • Option to toggle between two paces
  • Vibrate option instead of sound
  • Turn on/off with headphone controls
  • More than two sound tones

Bikee

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RunTempo

No in-app purchases

None

Bikee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RunTempo free?
RunTempo costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bikee free?
Bikee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RunTempo or Bikee have ads?
Neither RunTempo nor Bikee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunTempo or Bikee?
RunTempo ships an update every 2 months, and Bikee every 2 months. Most recently, RunTempo was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bikee on September 23, 2026.

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