Comparison

RunTempo vs Académie KINESPORT

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

Académie KINESPORT

Features
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KINESPORT est spécialisé dans la Kinésithérapie, la thérapie manuelle et l'entraînement du sportif. Fondé en 2002 par Arnaud BRUCHARD, le centre de formation accueille aujourd'hui plus de 2000 stagiaires par an. La vocation de Kinesport est de développer les compétences des masseurs-kinésithérapeutes dans le domaine de la kinésithérapie du sport, la thérapie manuelle, le coaching, la préparation physique, la nutrition etc. La détermination de Kinesport est de rendre accessible la science et ses applications pratiques mais aussi de transmettre un comportement professionnel qui s'inscrit dans une démarche scientifique. C’est pour cette raison que Kinesport est membre associé d’ECOSEP, European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians, qui a comme mission d’améliorer les compétences des physiciens du sport ainsi que le suivi et les soins des athlètes au travers des formations, des publications et des articles de recherche. L'académie est la plateforme formation de la société Kinesport. Elle est composée de parcours incluant des supports de cours, vidéos, e-learnings, classes virtuelles, webinars et certifications. Elle est exclusive aux professionnels en formation chez Kinesport.

Screenshots

RunTempo3 screens
Académie KINESPORT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Académie KINESPORT at Free against RunTempo's $4.99. Académie KINESPORT also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.0). RunTempo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads 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

Académie KINESPORT is free to download; RunTempo costs $4.99 up front. Académie KINESPORT sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. RunTempo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunTempo ships an update every 2 months, Académie KINESPORT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
RunTempo versus Académie KINESPORT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunTempoAcadémie KINESPORT
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews
Number of ratings43 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid
Best chart rank#32 — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDockMarket LLCKinesport

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
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  • 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

Académie KINESPORT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RunTempo

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Académie KINESPORT

One-time13
  • WEBINARS ET CLASSES VIRTUELLESFree
  • Microbiote et performance$80.00
  • Les ischio-jambiers$179.00
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  • Biologie, sports et femmes$179.00
  • Commotions cérébrales$179.00
  • La récupération dans le sport$179.00
  • Sport et grossesse$179.00
  • Vitesse multi-directionnelle$250.00
  • Périnée et sport$250.00
  • Neuroplasticité et réhab$250.00
  • Pubalgie (AGP) du sportif$250.00
  • Lésions musculaires E-Learning$250.00
  • BFR$250.00

Questions

Is RunTempo free?
RunTempo costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Académie KINESPORT free?
Académie KINESPORT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RunTempo or Académie KINESPORT have ads?
Neither RunTempo nor Académie KINESPORT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunTempo or Académie KINESPORT?
RunTempo ships an update every 2 months, and Académie KINESPORT every 6 weeks. Most recently, RunTempo was updated on September 24, 2026 and Académie KINESPORT on September 14, 2026.

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