Comparison

CadenceBeep vs RunLab

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

Head to head
About

CadenceBeep

Features
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CadenceBeep is a minimalist metronome built for runners. Lock in a steady cadence (steps per minute), improve your form, and keep your pace consistent over long distances. It plays alongside your music and keeps running in the background — even when your screen is off. KEY FEATURES • Adjustable SPM from 100 to 220 • Popular cadence presets: 150 · 160 · 170 · 180 • Accent options: emphasize every 2, 3, or 4 beats • Three sounds: High tone, Low tone, Click • Volume control slider • Plays simultaneously with your music • Background playback supported • No ads · No account required · Works fully offline WHO IT'S FOR • Runners aiming to raise their cadence intentionally • Anyone wanting consistent pacing on long runs • Runners refining form with a steady, audible beat • People who want a clean metronome instead of relying on music BPM TIPS A running cadence in the 170–180 SPM range is often associated with lower injury risk. Don't jump straight to the target — measure your current cadence first, then nudge it up by ~5 SPM at a time. Wearing earphones helps the beep blend naturally with your footfalls. Turn on Accent to lock the rhythm in, especially when your pace starts to drift.

About

RunLab

Features
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RunLab은 러닝 연구 참여자를 위한 앱입니다. • 아침 기상 알람: 설정한 시각에 알람이 울리고, 알람을 끄면 곧바로 기상 컨디션 설문이 열립니다. • 기상 직후 설문(EMA): 수면의 질·피로·기분을 매일 간단히 기록합니다. • 러닝 후 강도(RPE): 그날 훈련 강도를 기록합니다. • 주간 건강 설문(OSTRC): 부상·질병 등 건강 문제를 주 1회 점검합니다. 연구팀이 배부한 참여 코드로 로그인해 사용하며, 수집된 응답은 연구 목적으로만 사용됩니다.

Screenshots

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RunLab1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CadenceBeep at 16.0 against RunLab's 18.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 6 level
CadenceBeep versus RunLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCadenceBeepRunLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenaSyssungjae yun

In-app purchases

None

CadenceBeep

No in-app purchases

None

RunLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CadenceBeep free?
CadenceBeep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RunLab free?
RunLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CadenceBeep or RunLab have ads?
Neither CadenceBeep nor RunLab shows ads.

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