Comparison

Pacer for Running vs BeatRun Pro

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

Head to head
About

Pacer for Running

This app guides users through a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET) using a connected device for precise cardio performance data. It provides detailed reports and personalized training plans to enhance running progress and reduce injury risk.

Highlights
  • Guided Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET)
  • Connects with PACER device
  • Accurate cardio performance data
  • Detailed test reports
  • Personalized training plans
  • Injury risk minimization
Features
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Connect with our PACER device to take a guided Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET) using precise protocols. Our app supports you through each step, ensuring accurate data collection and reliable results on your cardio performance. After the test, receive a detailed report and personalized training plans based on your results, designed to maximize your running progress and minimize injury risk. Users can also download their test data for flexible use according to their individual needs. Disclaimer: This app is intended for fitness purposes only. Always consult a medical professional for advice before using this app or making any medical decisions.

About

BeatRun Pro

This app synchronizes your runs with music, adjusting the tempo to your desired BPM. Track your progress, collect virtual items, and discover new music tailored to your running pace.

Highlights
  • Run to music BPM
  • Measure and maintain cadence
  • Create Apple Music BPM playlists
  • Display running route on map
  • Collect virtual BeatRun shoes
  • Monitor running distance and BPM
Features
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RUN EASIER, RUN FARTHER • Set your target cadence (steps per minute) with the dial or one-tap pace presets: Run/Walk, Slow Jog, Easy Run, Long Run, Marathon Pace, Tempo, Intervals and Sprint. • Every song loops seamlessly at your cadence – no skipping, no off-beat tracks, just a steady rhythm to lock into. • Find my rhythm: run 500 m and the app learns your natural cadence and step length. COLLECT MUSIC BY RUNNING • Get new music as you run. • Running music made for your stride – from anthems and club tracks to quiet songs. THE BEAT IS YOUR COACH • 8 workouts: 12-week cadence plan, Long run (LSD), Tempo, Intervals, Fartlek, Strides, Pyramid and Build-up. • The music changes speed for every segment, so your feet always know what to do. • "Train today?" suggests the right workout for your level, plus a gentle 4-week plan that never pressures you. • Voice guidance, a race-start countdown and a course chart show what comes next. SEE YOURSELF IMPROVE • My cadence, my step length and my level, Sub-3 to Sub-10 – updated after every run. • Best cadence, best step, best pace and your longest day – with "new!" when you beat a record. • A stamp calendar of every run and workout. • A route map and distance for each run, and My trace map where every run leaves a mark. YOUR RUNS ARE SAFE • Running records and earned music are saved to the server and restored when you reinstall or change phones. No sign-up – you get a BeatRun Marathon bib number instead. • You can turn server saving off anytime; turning it off deletes your records from the server. APPLE WATCH • Change cadence and pace presets, control playback and start workouts from your wrist. • See the current segment and time left during a workout. MAKE IT YOURS • 8 screen themes: Standard, Volume Dial, Running Track, Cassette, Minimal, Neon Sign, LED Dot and Radio Tuner. PRIVACY • Your route stays on your iPhone. Location is used only while you run – to measure speed and distance and draw your route – and is never uploaded. Contact: support@palirun.com

Screenshots

Pacer for Running4 screens
BeatRun Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BeatRun Pro at 5.0 against Pacer for Running's 1.0. BeatRun Pro also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Pacer for Running's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BeatRun Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pacer for Running ships an update every 5 days, BeatRun Pro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pacer for Running versus BeatRun Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacer for RunningBeatRun Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeumaFIT Co.,ltdchulkwon kim

Customer experience

Pacer for Running

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

BeatRun Pro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pacer for Running

No in-app purchases

None

BeatRun Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pacer for Running free?
Pacer for Running is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeatRun Pro free?
BeatRun Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pacer for Running or BeatRun Pro?
BeatRun Pro is rated higher. Pacer for Running averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BeatRun Pro averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Pacer for Running or BeatRun Pro have ads?
BeatRun Pro shows ads; Pacer for Running does not.
Which is updated more often, Pacer for Running or BeatRun Pro?
Pacer for Running ships an update every 5 days, and BeatRun Pro every 4 days. Most recently, Pacer for Running was updated on October 6, 2026 and BeatRun Pro on October 30, 2026.

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