BeatRun Pro vs Soft Step
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Soft Step
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | BeatRun Pro | Soft Step |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | chulkwon kim | Hong Yan Weng |
In-app purchases
BeatRun Pro
No in-app purchases
Soft Step
No in-app purchases









