Comparison

Beatrunner Pro vs StrideMix

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

StrideMix

Features
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Turn your favorite music into run-ready tracks. StrideMix analyzes the full song on your device, estimates its BPM, and checks whether the tempo is stable enough for processing. Choose your running cadence, preview the result with a cadence click, and export a new track without changing the original file. Key features: • Full-song BPM and tempo stability analysis • Suggested adjustment range to avoid unnatural speed changes • Flexible beat-to-cadence mapping • Tempo adjustment with pitch preserved • Adjustable cadence click and beat alignment • Preview before export • M4A export while keeping the original song untouched • Audio processing stays on your device StrideMix works best with music that has a steady tempo. If a song changes tempo significantly, the app will warn you before processing. Three full-length exports are included for free. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited exports. No subscription.

Screenshots

Beatrunner Pro4 screens
StrideMix2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StrideMix at 16.6 against Beatrunner Pro's 26.0. 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. Beatrunner Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and StrideMix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Beatrunner Pro versus StrideMix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatrunner ProStrideMix
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermoritz meschonat志峰 许

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Beatrunner Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Beatrunner Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time9
  • 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
1 purchases

StrideMix

One-time1
  • Unlimited Exports$1.99

Questions

Is Beatrunner Pro free?
Beatrunner Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StrideMix free?
StrideMix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beatrunner Pro or StrideMix have ads?
Neither Beatrunner Pro nor StrideMix shows ads.

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