Comparison

RunBeat vs MuzRun

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

Head to head
About

RunBeat

This app provides real-time audio coaching for heart rate zone training and interval workouts. It guides you to stay in your target zone or complete specific interval structures without needing to look at your screen. Compatible with various Bluetooth heart rate monitors and smartwatches.

Highlights
  • Real-time heart rate zone audio coaching
  • Supports Zone 2 and VO₂ Max intervals
  • Customizable interval training programs
  • Automatic music playlist switching
  • Works with Bluetooth HR monitors and smartwatches
  • Training log with session history
Features
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Nail every session. Just listen and run. Train Zone 2, race pace, and VO2 max with RunBeat, your audio running coach. Real-time voice guidance keeps you in zone or on pace. Add intervals like Norwegian 4×4 or 1 km repeats, and it calls every rep. ZONE TRAINING Pick your target heart rate zone. RunBeat monitors live heart rate and coaches you to speed up or slow down to stay in zone. PACE TRAINING Train the pace you’ll need on race day, whether that’s a 5K, a marathon, or the runs between HYROX stations. RunBeat monitors your live pace and coaches you to speed up or slow down to stay on target. DISTANCE INTERVALS Speedwork. 1 km repeats or build your own, measured by GPS. Voice callouts at every rep. Apple Music playlists switch between work and rest. TIMED INTERVALS VO2 Max work. Norwegian 4×4 or build your own. Voice callouts at every transition. Apple Music playlists switch between work and rest. WORKS WITH YOUR GEAR Apple Watch, AirPods Pro 3, or any Bluetooth HR monitor, including Google Fitbit Air, Whoop, Polar, Garmin, Coros, Amazfit, and Wahoo. Auto-reconnects. Watch app shows live zone on wrist. ACTIVITY Time in each zone, HR over time chart, work/rest breakdowns, rep splits, session history, plus distance, pace, and your route on the map. Saves every workout to Apple Health. WHY RUNBEAT Eyes forward. Train by ear. Audio coaching handles zones, pace, intervals, and reps, so you can focus on running. RUNBEAT PRO First training free. Then a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime. Privacy: https://runbeat.app/privacy Terms: https://runbeat.app/terms

About

MuzRun

Features
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What if every kilometer you ran could change a life? MuzRun turns your run into an act of generosity. You already run — now every stride helps a cause you care about grow. HOW IT WORKS Choose your House among 4 causes. Start your run and let the GPS track your route. Earn points with every kilometer. Each month, a portion of MuzRun's revenue is donated to our partner charities, in proportion to the community's collective effort. 4 HOUSES — 4 CAUSES Pick your cause when you sign up (you can change it anytime): The Orphan — Support education and meals for the most vulnerable. Water — Bring villages closer to clean drinking water. Nature — Grow trees with every run. The Sick Brother — Stand with those isolated by illness. AN APP BUILT FOR YOU Accurate GPS tracking of your routes Points and bonuses on every run Ummah and House leaderboards A friends feed to cheer each other on Share your runs as a story Run reminders that respect prayer times GO FURTHER WITH SOLIDAIRE The Solidaire tier unlocks 10 science-based training programs, from beginner to marathon — including an exclusive Ramadan Running program — increases the share donated to charities, and sends a direct monthly donation to your House. TURN YOUR ENERGY INTO SADAQA MuzRun was born from one conviction: sport can be a force for good. Running for yourself is good. Running for others is even better. (Sadaqa is the Arabic word for a voluntary act of charity.) FULL TRANSPARENCY Proof of each donation to our partner charities is published in the app every month. You know exactly where your impact goes. Support plans (Essentiel and Solidaire) can be managed in the app or at muzrun.org with your MuzRun account. Download MuzRun. Lace up your shoes. And run for something bigger than yourself. Not Muslim? If you have a big heart and the desire to run for others, there's a place for you among us. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://muzrun.org/privacy

Screenshots

RunBeat4 screens
MuzRun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MuzRun at 15.1 against RunBeat's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. RunBeat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MuzRun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RunBeat versus MuzRun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunBeatMuzRun
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMushin Labs, LLCERWANN MARCUS LOUIS - SYLVESTRI LANCREROT

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RunBeat

Subscriptions2
  • RunBeat Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • RunBeat Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

MuzRun

Subscriptions2
  • Essentiel$8.991 Month
  • Solidaire$12.991 Month

Questions

Is RunBeat free?
RunBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MuzRun free?
MuzRun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RunBeat or MuzRun have ads?
Neither RunBeat nor MuzRun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunBeat or MuzRun?
RunBeat ships an update weekly, and MuzRun weekly. Most recently, RunBeat was updated on November 9, 2026 and MuzRun on November 5, 2026.

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