Comparison

BeatRun Pro vs Soft Step

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

Head to head
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
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Run with excitement to the beat of the music (BPM). - Slow running, jogging, interval running, sprint. Run with BPM! - Run to the loop music BPM that plays continuously. - Measure your cadence to increase and maintain your pace. - Search Apple Music with the measured cadence (BPM). - Create an Apple Music BPM playlist and run to the beat. - Run using the BPM from today's recommended Apple Music. - Loop music and today's recommended Apple Music are continuously updated. - Your running route is displayed on the map, with checkpoints every 500 meters. - Collect BeatRun shoes while running. - Monitor your running distance and BPM to improve your running skills. Contact: chulkwon@gmail.com

About

Soft Step

Features
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Soft Step — Slow Jogging Timer & Metronome Designed specifically for slow jogging, Soft Step combines a timer and metronome to help you maintain steady cadence and complete every workout with ease. Whether you're new to exercise or an experienced runner pursuing a healthier lifestyle, Soft Step keeps you focused on every step's rhythm. 【Why Slow Jogging?】 Slow jogging originated in Japan as a low-intensity, high-benefit aerobic exercise: • Burns 2-3x more calories than brisk walking • Low joint impact, suitable for all ages • 180 SPM cadence improves exercise efficiency • Perfect for beginners, seniors, and recovery 【Core Features】 Flexible Timer • Duration: 1-120 minutes, fully customizable • Quick presets: 10/20/30 minutes one-tap access • Pause/resume anytime Professional Metronome • Cadence range: 60-180 BPM, fully customizable • 3 sound options: Classic tick/Soft beep/Drum • Background playback for steady rhythm Apple Watch Integration • View on your wrist: Progress, time remaining, current cadence • Heart rate monitoring: Real-time heart rate display Health Data Tracking • Auto-sync with Apple Health • Records steps, calories, heart rate, distance • Complete workout history • Consecutive day streak tracking for motivation Daily Workout Reminder • Customizable reminder time • One-tap on/off control 【Perfect For】 • Beginners worried about exercise injuries • Seniors needing low-intensity aerobic exercise • Those wanting weight loss without intense workouts • Health-conscious individuals building exercise habits • Apple Watch users seeking complete health data integration 【Why Choose Soft Step?】 • Focused on slow jogging, no unnecessary features • Clean interface, intuitive operation • Deep Apple Watch integration • Supports iPhone & iPad • 5 languages: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean Download Soft Step now and start your healthy jogging journey with the right rhythm. Change starts today with just 10 minutes a day!

Screenshots

BeatRun Pro4 screens
Soft Step4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BeatRun Pro at none against Soft Step's shown. Soft Step's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeatRun Pro ships an update every 4 days, Soft Step every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BeatRun Pro versus Soft Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatRun ProSoft Step
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerchulkwon kimHong Yan Weng

In-app purchases

None

BeatRun Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Soft Step

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeatRun Pro free?
BeatRun Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soft Step free?
Soft Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeatRun Pro or Soft Step have ads?
Soft Step shows ads; BeatRun Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, BeatRun Pro or Soft Step?
BeatRun Pro ships an update every 4 days, and Soft Step every 5 days. Most recently, BeatRun Pro was updated on September 30, 2026 and Soft Step on October 1, 2026.

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