Comparison

BeatWalk vs PaceGrid

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Auto-detects walking BPM
  • Plays music matching pace
  • 6 dynamic BPM zones
  • Seamless track switching
  • Manual BPM setting
  • Works with Apple Music
Features
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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.

About

PaceGrid

Track your runs and cycling routes with GPS, heart rate, and training history. Analyze your performance, plan routes with offline maps, and sync with other fitness platforms. Basic recording is free, with an option to unlock all features via a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • GPS workout recording
  • Heart rate monitoring
  • Route planning with offline maps
  • Training history and analysis
  • GPX file export
  • Strava and Apple Health integration
Features
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Make your next run or ride easier to understand. PaceGrid brings GPS recording, routes, heart rate and training history together on iPhone and Apple Watch. RECORD YOUR WORKOUT Follow distance, pace, time and splits. Review your route and elevation afterwards, or record from Apple Watch without carrying your phone. CONNECT YOUR HEART RATE Pair a compatible Bluetooth heart-rate strap from the Record screen. PaceGrid uses fresh strap readings during recording and makes connection problems clear. Supported smart rings add heart-rate, sleep and recovery data. Device features vary by model. SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE Explore training load, heart-rate zones, workout trends and recovery estimates. These estimates help you interpret your history; they do not diagnose conditions or guarantee injury prevention. PLAN AND SHARE Save routes, use offline maps, export GPX files and optionally sync with Strava. Apple Health integration is optional. You choose which connected services receive your data. TRY THE FULL APP Try all features for 7 days. Basic recording remains free afterwards, or unlock the full app with one purchase. No subscription.

Screenshots

BeatWalk4 screens
PaceGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PaceGrid at 5.0 against BeatWalk's 3.0. PaceGrid also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). BeatWalk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. PaceGrid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BeatWalk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PaceGrid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeatWalk ships an update every 5 weeks, PaceGrid every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BeatWalk versus PaceGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatWalkPaceGrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB38 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBYNETBlue Flame Games

Customer experience

BeatWalk

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

PaceGrid

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BeatWalk

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PaceGrid

One-time1
  • PaceGrid Pro$19.99

Questions

Is BeatWalk free?
BeatWalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaceGrid free?
PaceGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BeatWalk or PaceGrid?
PaceGrid is rated higher. BeatWalk averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PaceGrid averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BeatWalk or PaceGrid have ads?
BeatWalk shows ads; PaceGrid does not.
Which is updated more often, BeatWalk or PaceGrid?
BeatWalk ships an update every 5 weeks, and PaceGrid every 4 days. Most recently, BeatWalk was updated on September 15, 2026 and PaceGrid on September 8, 2026.

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