RunningBeat vs Plio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RunningBeat
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• Play the music at any BPM you want while working out • Add music to playlist and analyze the BPM • Manually find the BPM by tapping on the beat
Plio
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Plio is a music player that seamlessly integrates with your Apple Music library, allowing you to browse and select your playlists, shuffle tracks from multiple sources, and create a custom mix from multiple playlists. An active Apple Music subscription is required to use this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Plio at monthly against RunningBeat's every 3 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RunningBeat ships an update every 3 months, Plio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RunningBeat | Plio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Daebyeog Noh | PHILIP CHRISTOPHER PIESCHEL |
In-app purchases
RunningBeat
No in-app purchases
Plio
No in-app purchases
