Comparison

VigorTrack vs RunBeat

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

Head to head
About

VigorTrack

Features
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VigorTrack is a lightweight planning and tracking tool designed for strength training. Key Features: Training Plan: 3/4-day split templates, automatically adjusted based on fitness level Today's Training: Quick calendar selection, start sessions, voice-guided exercise instructions, rest timers between sets Exercise Library: Search and filter by body part, exercise techniques/detailed instructions/safety tips History Statistics: Charts by body part/exercise/weight Settings: Switch units and themes, manage fitness level, subscription management Membership Benefits: Create custom exercises (via the "+" in the top right of the Exercise Library) Access to future member features and expansions Privacy & Data: Training plans, records, and the exercise library are stored locally on the device. Support for uploading to iCloud when switching phones. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RunBeat

This app provides real-time audio coaching for heart rate zone training and interval workouts. It guides you to stay in your target zone or complete specific interval structures without needing to look at your screen. Compatible with various Bluetooth heart rate monitors and smartwatches.

Highlights
  • Real-time heart rate zone audio coaching
  • Supports Zone 2 and VO₂ Max intervals
  • Customizable interval training programs
  • Automatic music playlist switching
  • Works with Bluetooth HR monitors and smartwatches
  • Training log with session history
Features
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Nail every session. Just listen and run. Train Zone 2, race pace, and VO2 max with RunBeat, your audio running coach. Real-time voice guidance keeps you in zone or on pace. Add intervals like Norwegian 4×4 or 1 km repeats, and it calls every rep. ZONE TRAINING Pick your target heart rate zone. RunBeat monitors live heart rate and coaches you to speed up or slow down to stay in zone. PACE TRAINING Train the pace you’ll need on race day, whether that’s a 5K, a marathon, or the runs between HYROX stations. RunBeat monitors your live pace and coaches you to speed up or slow down to stay on target. DISTANCE INTERVALS Speedwork. 1 km repeats or build your own, measured by GPS. Voice callouts at every rep. Apple Music playlists switch between work and rest. TIMED INTERVALS VO2 Max work. Norwegian 4×4 or build your own. Voice callouts at every transition. Apple Music playlists switch between work and rest. WORKS WITH YOUR GEAR Apple Watch, Whoop, Polar, Google Fitbit Air, Garmin, Coros, Wahoo, any Bluetooth HR monitor. Auto-reconnects. Watch app shows live zone on wrist. ACTIVITY Time in each zone, HR over time chart, work/rest breakdowns, rep splits, session history, plus distance, pace, and your route on the map. Saves every workout to Apple Health. WHY RUNBEAT Eyes forward. Train by ear. Audio coaching handles zones, pace, intervals, and reps, so you can focus on running. RUNBEAT PRO First training free. Then a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime. Privacy: https://runbeat.app/privacy Terms: https://runbeat.app/terms

Screenshots

VigorTrack3 screens
RunBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RunBeat at every 5 days against VigorTrack'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VigorTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and RunBeat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VigorTrack ships an update every 3 months, RunBeat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VigorTrack versus RunBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVigorTrackRunBeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer慧 李Mushin Labs, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VigorTrack

Subscriptions2
  • 月度会员$1.991 Month
  • 年度订阅$12.991 Year
2 purchases

RunBeat

Subscriptions2
  • RunBeat Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • RunBeat Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is VigorTrack free?
VigorTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RunBeat free?
RunBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VigorTrack or RunBeat have ads?
Neither VigorTrack nor RunBeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VigorTrack or RunBeat?
VigorTrack ships an update every 3 months, and RunBeat every 5 days. Most recently, VigorTrack was updated on September 30, 2026 and RunBeat on October 17, 2026.

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