Runnify vs BeatStep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Runnify
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Run to the beat. Every single step. Runnify builds BPM-matched playlists synced to your running cadence — so the music hits exactly on each stride. No more skipping songs mid-run. No more dead energy at mile three. TWO WAYS TO MIX Quick Mix Pick a playlist, artist, or track you already love from Spotify or Apple Music. Runnify uses it as a seed, finds similar songs that match your BPM, and builds a run-ready playlist in seconds. AI Magic Mix Describe the vibe in your own words — "aggressive phonk for a sprint session" or "upbeat 80s synth-pop for a morning jog" — and our AI builds a custom playlist from scratch, perfectly matched to your pace. PRECISION CADENCE MATCHING Set your steps per minute and choose how strict the BPM match should be. Want exact tempo or more variety? You're in control. TRACK YOUR RUN GPS tracking records your distance, pace, splits, and time — all in one place. SHARE YOUR RUN Generate a beautiful post-run card with your stats and share it straight to Instagram or save it to your camera roll. WORKS WITH SPOTIFY & APPLE MUSIC Switch between platforms anytime. Your playlists, your choice. --- Runnify is free to download. Runnify Pro is a monthly auto-renewing subscription that unlocks unlimited AI mixes and full access to all features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://runnify.app/privacy
BeatStep
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Walk to music. Turn everyday walks into a game. BeatStep is an iPhone rhythm game that turns your walking rhythm into a score. Choose an Apple Music song or a built-in demo, secure your iPhone in a front pocket or snug waist pouch, and get moving. Switch between Walking and Running to match your activity. Choose a song. We’ll find the rhythm. BeatStep looks up the tempo automatically. When it is available, start without tapping. If no tempo is found, BeatStep checks song information in your authorized iPhone media library. Only songs without tempo information need a 16-tap setup to the music. Your manual setting is saved for the next time you use the same song. Tempo availability varies by song. Automatic BPM is a constant-tempo estimate and judgments may drift if the tempo changes significantly. Songs with full beat data also support tempo changes. After each session, review your score, estimated distance, elapsed time, active time and average pace on the RESULT screen. Ranks, ratings, achievements and titles help you enjoy your progress over time. Key features • Apple Music search, playback and automatic tempo lookup • A simple 16-tap tempo setup when needed • Built-in demos you can try without Apple Music • Walking and Running modes • Real-time step and rhythm scores • Estimated distance, elapsed time, active time and average pace • Scores, ranks and ratings • 60 achievements and unlockable titles • Shareable result images for X • Japanese and English interface About measurements Distance is estimated using your iPhone’s motion sensors. BeatStep does not use GPS or request location access. Measurements depend on how you carry your phone and how you move, and sensor updates may be delayed. Elapsed time is session time excluding music pauses. Active time is estimated from consecutive detected steps, excluding stationary intervals and music pauses. Average pace is active time divided by distance. A dash is shown when distance is below 10 meters or measurement is unavailable. Optional Health integration Read-only HealthKit access lets you review steps, walking and running distance, active energy and body mass. BeatStep does not write data to the Health app. BeatStep Pro Lifetime (one-time purchase) Unlock unlimited detailed history, per-song analysis, 7-day and 30-day graphs, longer-term Health trends, weight goals, advanced audio pace-coach settings, extra themes and additional share designs. This is not an auto-renewable subscription. No BeatStep account is required. Apple Music catalog playback requires eligible Apple Music access, such as an active subscription, and an internet connection. Tempo lookup uses ReccoBeats. You can delete BeatStep’s on-device data from the app. For safety, avoid looking at the screen while walking or running and stay aware of your surroundings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Runnify at 15.1 against BeatStep's 17.0. 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
Both are free to download. Runnify sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and BeatStep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Runnify | BeatStep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nikolaos Sokos Diamantopoulos | Atsushi Shibazaki |
In-app purchases
Runnify
- Runnify Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
BeatStep
- BeatStep Pro$3.99







