Beatrunner Pro vs BeatWalk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beatrunner Pro
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Beatrunner Pro Run to music that's set to your tempo. Beatrunner Pro is free to use. Run with your own local tracks — analyzed on your device and matched to your cadence in real time — or start with the included ready-to-run playlist. Set the tempo you want to run to — or choose a faster target to train with — and the music follows. Whether you're going for a relaxed jog, a daily training run, or a structured workout, your music stays in sync with every step. Manual Tempo Set your target cadence — every song plays at that tempo. Choose the tempo that matches your natural running rhythm, or set a faster target and use the music to hold a consistent speed. Save your go-to tempos to the preset buttons for one-tap changes. Workout Mode Choose a workout and define your minimum and maximum cadence. The music adapts automatically to each phase so you can stay focused on your run. Workout types include Interval, Pyramid, Tempo Run, Progressive, and Fartlek. You choose how phase changes are communicated: voice announcements, rising and falling tones, or no audio cues at all. Run with Your Own Music Use your own tracks and run to the music you already love — matched to your selected running tempo. Your tracks are analyzed on your device, then adjusted in real time. Tempo changes without changing the pitch of the song. Only locally stored audio files are supported. Streaming, DRM, or cloud-only tracks are not supported. Ready-to-Run Playlists Start running instantly with a curated playlist included at no extra cost. Additional playlists are available as optional In-App Purchases. Heart Rate–Based Actions Optionally use heart-rate data from Apple Health during workouts. Configure what should happen when you reach Zone 4 and/or Zone 5 — for example, slow the music by 20 percent, or stop playback. Heart rate becomes an input into the music, not just another number on screen. Apple Watch App In Manual Mode, change tempo from your wrist with +/− or the Digital Crown. In Workout Mode, see the current phase and tempo without looking at your iPhone. Focus on your run. Let the music follow your run. IN-APP PURCHASES Beatrunner Pro is free to download and use. One curated playlist is included. Additional curated playlists are optional In-App Purchases. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.beatrunner.pro/legal/nutzungsbedingungen_beatrunner_pro_app.html
BeatWalk
This app automatically plays music from your library that matches your real-time walking or running pace. It dynamically adjusts the music genre and tempo based on your movement, from a slow walk to a sprint. Enjoy a personalized soundtrack that syncs with your activity without manual playlist management.
- Auto-detects walking BPM
- Plays music matching pace
- 6 dynamic BPM zones
- Seamless track switching
- Manual BPM setting
- Works with Apple Music
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BeatWalk detects your walking tempo in real-time and automatically plays songs from your Apple Music library that match your pace. Walk slowly and hear lo-fi beats. Pick up the pace and the music shifts to pop, EDM, or beyond. Your feet set the tempo — BeatWalk picks the soundtrack. Key Features - Auto-detect your walking BPM using motion sensors - Automatically select and play songs that match your pace - 6 dynamic BPM zones from Chill Walk to Sprint - Seamlessly switch tracks when your tempo changes - Manually set or tap-detect BPM for any track - Beautiful waveform visualizer synced to your pace - Works with your existing Apple Music library BPM Zones - Chill Walk (60-90 BPM) — Lo-fi & Ambient - Steady Walk (91-120 BPM) — Pop & Indie - Brisk Walk (121-140 BPM) — Electro Pop - Jog (141-160 BPM) — EDM & Hip-Hop - Run (161-180 BPM) — Hard EDM & Drum'n'Bass - Sprint (181+ BPM) — Hardcore & Metal Perfect For - Runners who want music to match their pace - Commuters looking for the perfect walking soundtrack - Fitness beginners staying motivated with rhythm - Anyone who walks with headphones How to Use 1. Start walking — BeatWalk detects your tempo 2. Music matching your BPM plays automatically 3. Change your pace and the music changes with you 4. Tap Track BPM to fine-tune any song's tempo No playlists to set up. No manual matching. Just walk and listen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeatWalk at none against Beatrunner Pro's 10. BeatWalk also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Beatrunner Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price 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. Beatrunner Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BeatWalk asks for nothing beyond the download.
Beatrunner Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, BeatWalk every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beatrunner Pro | BeatWalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | moritz meschonat | BYNET |
In-app purchases
Beatrunner Pro
- Beatrunner Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- CountryRunner - Playlist$0.99
- SynthpopDiscoRunner - Playlist$0.99
- TekRunner - Playlist$0.99
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- EasyMoRunner - Playlist$0.99
- EDMRunner 1 - Playlist$0.99
- EDMRunner 2 - Playlist$0.99
- psyTranceRunner 1 - Playlist$0.99
- MetalTecRunner 1 - Playlist$0.99
- Dreamy Drum & Bass Runner-Playlist$0.99
BeatWalk
No in-app purchases









