Comparison

BPM Runner vs Setto Studio

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

Head to head
About

BPM Runner

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Run in rhythm with YOUR own music. BPM Runner automatically analyzes your Apple Music library and sorts every track by BPM (beats per minute). No pre-made playlists, no streaming catalog : just the music you already love, filtered by your running cadence. HOW IT WORKS 1. BPM Runner analyzes the real tempo of each track in your library, right on your iPhone. 2. Pick your zone : Walk, Jog, Run, Sprint. 3. Hit play and only the songs at the right cadence go into your queue. FOUR PACE ZONES Walk (60 to 99 BPM) : warm-up Jog (100 to 129 BPM) : endurance Run (130 to 159 BPM) : fast tempo Sprint (160 to 200 BPM) : maximum effort Matching your music's tempo to your running cadence helps you hold a steady pace, lowers perceived effort, and makes longer runs feel easier. WHAT MAKES BPM RUNNER DIFFERENT Your music, not an imposed catalog Reads your Apple Music library directly. No extra subscription, no limited catalog. Real audio analysis BPM is detected from the actual audio, not guessed by tapping. Two modes available : Standard for speed, Precise for accuracy. 100% on device Everything is computed on your iPhone. Nothing sent online, no cloud, no account required. Instant zone filters One tap on a zone rebuilds your queue on the fly. Background analysis with alerts Analyze your whole library in the background and get a notification when it's done. Full library browser Browse and search your entire library, filter by zone, or show only tracks that still need a BPM. Confidence flags Uncertain results are flagged so you can re-analyze them in Precise mode. Dedicated player Live BPM display, dynamic queue, full-screen controls, artwork-adaptive background. WHO IT'S FOR Runners chasing a steady cadence (5K, 10K, half, marathon) Walkers looking for a consistent rhythm Interval fans who switch intensity by zone Anyone who finally wants to put their music library to work

About

Setto Studio

This app enhances your music listening experience by creating dynamic, evolving "Sets" from your existing library. It intelligently curates personalized music collections based on your listening habits and preferences, offering a unique way to rediscover your favorite tunes.

Highlights
  • Build Sets from artists, genres, or playlists
  • Auto-curated personalized music Sets
  • Time-traveling Set creation
  • Supports Lossless, Hi-Res Lossless, Dolby Atmos
  • Full song playback, no previews
  • Export Sets as Apple Music playlists
  • iCloud sync across devices
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Want some great music? Setto is a very, very smart Apple Music player that builds Sets. A cooler and more epic version of a playlist that evolves and reacts as you listen. AN APPLE MUSIC SUBSCRIPTION IS REQUIRED. START WITH TASTE Build Sets from the music you already love. Artists, genres, playlists, or your entire Apple Music library. AUTO SETS Let Setto build Sets you didn't know you needed. Auto Sets are personalized Sets curated from your existing Apple Music habits, or new patterns from how you use Setto Studio. YOUR PERSONAL TIME MACHINE Auto Sets can also travel back in time and curate Sets from a long long time ago. BUILT FOR APPLE MUSIC • Quality Audio: Lossless, Hi-Res Lossless, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio • Full songs: No 30 second previews • Export: Sets become real Apple Music playlists • Import: Your playlists become Sets • Library: Save songs directly to your library or a preexisting playlist • iCloud sync: Your Sets on Mac, iPad, and iPhone ON YOUR DEVICE All learning happens locally, meaning your music taste is yours and yours alone. Cross device sync is powered by YOUR iCloud account. CRAFTED BY DJ NAFÉ Setto is made by one music nerd who's an occasional Disc Jockey. Not a team. Not a startup. Just someone who wanted a better way to find music.

Screenshots

BPM Runner3 screens
Setto Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Setto Studio at none against BPM Runner's shown. Setto Studio also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BPM Runner versus Setto Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBPM RunnerSetto Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB39 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDavid AzancotCarlos Mbendera

In-app purchases

None

BPM Runner

No in-app purchases

None

Setto Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BPM Runner free?
BPM Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Setto Studio free?
Setto Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BPM Runner or Setto Studio have ads?
BPM Runner shows ads; Setto Studio does not.

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