Comparison

Beatrunner Pro vs Runtune

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

Head to head
About

Beatrunner Pro

Features
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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 β€” analyzed on your device and matched to your cadence in real time β€” or start with the included ready-to-run playlist. Set the tempo you want to run to β€” or choose a faster target to train with β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 +/βˆ’ 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

About

Runtune

Features
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RunTune brings your own music to a pace that fits your walk, run, workout, or yoga session. Adjust playback speed to a target BPM, organize playlists, and build timed routines. YOUR MUSIC, YOUR PACE β€’ Import MP3 and M4A audio files from Files. β€’ Analyze a song’s BPM or enter its original BPM manually. β€’ Choose Walk, Power Walk, Run, or Power Run, or set a custom target BPM. β€’ Pause, resume, seek, and return to original speed. β€’ Listen in the background with supported Lock Screen controls. PLAYLISTS TO KEEP AND SHARE β€’ Create playlists with song order and individual target BPM settings. β€’ Preview songs before adding, remove individual entries, or delete a playlist while keeping your music files. β€’ Share a playlist card and a .runtune attachment. β€’ Import shared playlists, see missing songs, and connect your own music. ROUTINES THAT FIT YOUR SESSION β€’ Start with running, interval, and yoga templates. β€’ Set stages, durations, target BPM, music, and repeat rounds. β€’ Follow countdowns and spoken cues, pause or skip a stage, and use an ending fade. β€’ Share routine cards and .runroutine files. β€’ Use the companion Apple Watch app to control playback on your paired iPhone. FREE AND PRO Playback, BPM controls, playlists, music import, sharing, received routines, and Watch controls are included. Create one personal routine with all routine tools for free. RunTune Pro is an optional one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited personal routines. The localized price is shown before purchase. No subscription. Shared playlist and routine files contain song information and settings, not audio files. Each listener supplies their own music and listens independently; synchronized group playback is not included. Apple Watch controls audio playing on the iPhone. No account is required. Audio playback and BPM analysis take place on your device.

Screenshots

Beatrunner Pro4 screens
Runtune4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runtune at none against Beatrunner Pro's 10. Runtune also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Beatrunner Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Runtune asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beatrunner Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Runtune every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Beatrunner Pro versus Runtune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatrunner ProRuntune
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.0 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermoritz meschonatJANGWOO BAE

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Beatrunner Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Beatrunner Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time9
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  • Dreamy Drum & Bass Runner-Playlist$0.99
None

Runtune

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beatrunner Pro free?
Beatrunner Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runtune free?
Runtune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beatrunner Pro or Runtune have ads?
Neither Beatrunner Pro nor Runtune shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beatrunner Pro or Runtune?
Beatrunner Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Runtune every 4 days. Most recently, Beatrunner Pro was updated on October 8, 2026 and Runtune on October 3, 2026.

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