BeatStride vs Spin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeatStride
Create personalized running playlists by connecting to your Spotify account. The app matches song tempo to your running pace and helps you discover new music. Save generated playlists directly to Spotify.
- Create running playlists
- Connect to Spotify
- Match playlist length to pace
- Discover new music
- Save playlists to Spotify
- Trending artist suggestions
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The app to create running playlists. Connect your Spotify, see your trending artists, search for you favourite songs and we'll create your perfect running playlist. - Enter your pace and we'll match the length of your run to your playlist. - Find your perfect music to run to. - Discover new music on your runs. - Automatically save your playlists to Spotify. We'll generate you 3 playlists for free, then if you like what we do; to generate unlimited playlists you'll have to purchase a subscription! Terms of use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Spin
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Discover and Organise Music with Spin An app that understands your taste and creates playlists for any mood, moment, or occasion. Playlists, Instantly Set your vibe, mood, or activity Get expertly curated songs Discover music that suits you Save to Apple Music one tap Ways to Create Text: Describe your ideal playlist Voice: Hands-free creation Images: Set the mood with a photo Smart suggestions from your listening history Works Seamlessly Compatible with Apple Music Create and save on either platform Switch between services easily Understands Your Taste Recognises context and mood Learns your preferences over time with AI Creates unique playlists Finds hidden gems in your favourite genres Designed for Music Lovers Simple, intuitive interface Fast playlist creation Thoughtful recommendations Cross-platform sharing Regular updates Whether for exercise, hosting, or everyday listening, Spin delivers the perfect playlist. Note: Apple Music required for full functionality. Download Spin now and redefine music discovery.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Spin at daily against BeatStride's fortnightly. On price, 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
Both are free to download. BeatStride sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Spin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BeatStride ships an update fortnightly, Spin daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeatStride | Spin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rhys Kentish | Robin Naghshbandi |
In-app purchases
BeatStride
- Unlimited Access$3.991 Month
- Unlimited Access$34.991 Year
Spin
- Spin$3.991 Month
- Spin$3.99









