Comparison

RunBeat vs CKLibreHealthSync

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, 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

CKLibreHealthSync

Features
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CKLibreHealthSync bringt Ihre Blutzuckerwerte automatisch in Apple Health. Die App holt Ihre Glukosewerte aus LibreLinkUp und schreibt sie in die Health-App – zuverlässig, im Hintergrund und ganz ohne dass Sie die App öffnen müssen. So haben Sie Ihre Werte immer dort, wo Sie sie brauchen: für Verlauf, Auswertung und die Kombination mit anderen Health-Apps. So einfach geht's Einmal mit Ihrem LibreLinkUp-Zugang anmelden, den Health-Schreibzugriff erlauben – fertig. Ein Schritt-für-Schritt-Assistent führt Sie durch die Einrichtung. Funktionen • Automatischer Sync im Hintergrund über den ganzen Tag • Direkter Eintrag in Apple Health, ohne Duplikate • Manueller Sync jederzeit auf Knopfdruck • Zugangsdaten bleiben sicher und verschlüsselt auf Ihrem Gerät • Übersichtliche Anzeige des letzten Sync-Zeitpunkts • In 21 Sprachen verfügbar Kostenlos & Abo Der manuelle Sync ist kostenlos (bis zu zweimal täglich). Für den automatischen Sync im Hintergrund gibt es ein Abo – monatlich oder jährlich, mit 7 Tagen kostenloser Testphase. Jederzeit kündbar. Wichtiger Hinweis Zur Nutzung benötigen Sie einen LibreLinkUp-Account. Die App arbeitet nicht direkt mit Ihrem FreeStyle-Libre-Account zusammen. Sie baut eine Verbindung zu LibreLinkUp auf – sollte Abbott/FreeStyle Libre diese Schnittstelle künftig deaktivieren, kann die Synchronisierung möglicherweise nicht mehr im gewohnten Umfang funktionieren. CKLibreHealthSync ist ein unabhängiges Produkt und steht in keiner Verbindung zu Abbott, FreeStyle Libre oder LibreLinkUp. Apple Health ist eine Marke von Apple Inc. Datenschutz Ihre Zugangsdaten werden ausschließlich lokal und verschlüsselt gespeichert. Glukosewerte werden nicht auf unseren Servern gespeichert. Nutzungsbedingungen (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Datenschutz: https://cklibrehealthsync.christian-kany.de/datenschutzerklaerung/

Screenshots

RunBeat4 screens
CKLibreHealthSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RunBeat at every 5 days against CKLibreHealthSync's monthly. RunBeat also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 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. RunBeat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and CKLibreHealthSync sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunBeat ships an update every 5 days, CKLibreHealthSync monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RunBeat versus CKLibreHealthSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunBeatCKLibreHealthSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMushin Labs, LLCChristian Kany

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RunBeat

Subscriptions2
  • RunBeat Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • RunBeat Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

CKLibreHealthSync

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is RunBeat free?
RunBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CKLibreHealthSync free?
CKLibreHealthSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RunBeat or CKLibreHealthSync have ads?
Neither RunBeat nor CKLibreHealthSync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunBeat or CKLibreHealthSync?
RunBeat ships an update every 5 days, and CKLibreHealthSync monthly. Most recently, RunBeat was updated on October 25, 2026 and CKLibreHealthSync on October 7, 2026.

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