Comparison

Beatrunner Pro vs Runner Metronome

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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

About

Runner Metronome

Features
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Runner Metronome is a cadence metronome built for runners — steady rhythm, easier miles, longer runs. PRECISE CADENCE CONTROL · Adjustable 10–220 SPM with wheel and numeric input · 4 sound types, all free: Beep, Drum, Woodfish, Snap · Independent volume with mute option · Time signature switching: 4/4, 8/4, 2/4, 6/4 BACKGROUND PLAYBACK · MUSIC CO-PLAY · Beat continues with screen locked or in background · Co-play with Apple Music and other music apps · Auto-pause on calls, auto-resume after hang up MULTI-PHASE RUN SESSIONS (PRO) · Science-based template: Warm-up → Cadence Run → Slow Walk → Stretch — fully pre-set · Custom phases, duration, BPM, time signature, rest transitions · Hands-free voice announcements on every phase change · Automatic rest transition between phases YOUR RUN CALENDAR (PRO) · Heatmap calendar: darker green = longer workouts · Sun/moon badges mark morning vs evening sessions · Monthly stats: days active, total runs, morning vs evening counts · Cumulative milestone badges (3/7/21/30/50/100/200/365/500/750/1000 days) LIGHTWEIGHT & PRIVATE · No ads, no account, no network required · Audio generated locally — no data usage · Calendar data stored on device, never uploaded · 5-language interface (EN / 中文 / ES / JA / DE) FEEDBACK · One-tap in-app feedback with photo attachments Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Beatrunner Pro4 screens
Runner Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runner Metronome at none against Beatrunner Pro's 10. Runner Metronome also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Beatrunner Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Runner Metronome asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beatrunner Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Runner Metronome fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Beatrunner Pro versus Runner Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatrunner ProRunner Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermoritz meschonat轩 景

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Beatrunner Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Beatrunner Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time9
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None

Runner Metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beatrunner Pro free?
Beatrunner Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runner Metronome free?
Runner Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beatrunner Pro or Runner Metronome have ads?
Neither Beatrunner Pro nor Runner Metronome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beatrunner Pro or Runner Metronome?
Beatrunner Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Runner Metronome fortnightly. Most recently, Beatrunner Pro was updated on October 25, 2026 and Runner Metronome on October 31, 2026.

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