Best Cardio Music Apps

240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Finding the right cardio music apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 240+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Cardio Music Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Workout Music & SongsWorkout Music & SongsFree4.5★ (2)YesYesMay 2026
2Workout Music - Fitness BeatsWorkout Music - Fitness BeatsFree3.8★ (5)NoNoMay 2026
3RockMyRun - Workout MusicRockMyRun - Workout MusicFree4.7★ (8.4K)YesYesAug 2026
4HIIT the Beat: Music WorkoutsHIIT the Beat: Music WorkoutsFree4.6★ (13)NoYesAug 2026
5Music for Workout Sport & GymMusic for Workout Sport & GymFreeNoNoMay 2026
6Fit Radio: Train InspiredFit Radio: Train InspiredFree4.8★ (43K)NoYesAug 2026
7Pure Energy MusicPure Energy MusicFreeNoYesAug 2026
8Running Music FreeRunning Music FreeFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Cardio Music

Workout Music & Songs#1

Workout Music & Songs by RETICODE SC

Motivational songs
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.5(2 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides motivational music across various genres to enhance your workouts. It also helps you track calories burned and offers helpful fitness tips and articles.

RockMyRun - Workout Music#3

RockMyRun - Workout Music by Rock My World, Inc.

Have fun & track your runs
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😐(8.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides expertly curated music for workouts, designed to enhance motivation and enjoyment. It features adjustable BPM, run tracking, and personalized suggestions, seamlessly blending songs for an optimal exercise experience.

What We Love

  • 🎶 Great music selection
  • 🔋 Motivating and energizing
  • 🚀 Seamless music transitions
  • 💪 Helpful for workouts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Requires internet connection to use
  • 💰 Expensive subscription

More Cardio Music apps to explore

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HIIT the Beat: Music Workouts
HIIT the Beat: Music Workouts
HIIT the Beat: Music Workouts
HIIT, Mobility & Bodyweight
Free

This app combines high-intensity interval training with motivating music for fun, effective home workouts. It offers over 100 exercises, live sessions with trainers, and requires no equipment, fitting into busy schedules with sessions from 10-25 minutes.

High-intensity interval training (HIIT)Motivating music integrationOver 100 exercises with variations
💪 Health & Fitness
(13)
subscription
5
Music for Workout Sport & Gym
Music for Workout Sport & Gym
Music for Workout Sport & Gym
Yoga,Walking,Fitness,Zumba,Jog
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
6
Fit Radio: Train Inspired
Fit Radio: Train Inspired
Fit Radio: Train Inspired
Better Music. Better Coaching.
Free

Discover DJ-curated music mixes designed to enhance workouts and energize fitness environments. Offers seamless, high-energy flow for solo training, group classes, or gym ambiance. Features audio-guided workouts and progressive programs for all fitness levels.

DJ-curated music mixesSeamless high-energy flowMusic for all class formats
🎵 Music
(43K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music
The Ultimate Fitness Music App
Free

This music streaming app is designed for fitness professionals, offering a vast library of high-quality tracks for various workouts. It includes features like a BPM controller, interval timer, and personalized recommendations to enhance your exercise sessions. Enjoy offline playback and continuous mixes for an uninterrupted fitness experience.

High-quality music library for workoutsAdjustable BPM controllerPersonalized interval timer
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
free with in-app purchases
8
Running Music Free
Running Music Free
Running Music Free
by Gabriel Coser
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
9
Offline Player: Music & Videos
Offline Player: Music & Videos
Offline Player: Music & Videos
Offline Music & Sound, Workout
Free

This app combines a versatile music and video player with integrated exercise tracking. Import your media, create custom playlists, and monitor your workouts like walking, running, or cycling, all while enjoying your audio. It also includes a built-in browser for convenient media access.

Supports all music and video formatsCreate unlimited playlistsExercise modes with trajectory tracking
🎵 Music
(22)
ad-supported
10
CardioCast: Cycling Workouts +
CardioCast: Cycling Workouts +
CardioCast: Cycling Workouts +
Curated hit music, top coaches
Free

This app offers music-driven audio fitness classes for various activities like cycling, running, and yoga. It features curated playlists, motivating coaches, and a unique reward program that offers gift cards for consistent workouts. Enjoy flexible class lengths and track your progress.

Music-driven audio classesTop coaches and curated playlistsEarn gift card rewards
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
11
PowerMusicNow
PowerMusicNow
PowerMusicNow
Music & Video for Fitness Pros
Free

This app provides fitness instructors with a mobile music player that allows BPM adjustments, custom mix creation, and interval timers. It offers access to a vast library of music, choreography videos, and royalty-free tracks for live streaming.

Adjust BPM without altering pitchCreate custom beat-mixed compilationsBuild playlists with own and library music
🎵 Music
(3.1K)
subscription
12
Hooroo Dance - Watch Game
Hooroo Dance - Watch Game
Hooroo Dance - Watch Game
Train for a health! Just dance
Free

Engage in fun, immersive dance workouts with real-time motion feedback. Enjoy a vast library of international songs, compete with friends on leaderboards, and track your fitness progress, all from your smartphone.

Phone camera motion tracking60+ international songsSocial sharing and leaderboards
💪 Health & Fitness
(15)
free with in-app purchases
13
AudioRun: Run & Make Music
AudioRun: Run & Make Music
AudioRun: Run & Make Music
Your Body Creates Music
Free

This app transforms your workouts into interactive music experiences by using your phone's motion sensors to create adaptive soundtracks. Your movement shapes the music in real-time, making exercise more engaging and motivating. It also tracks your fitness metrics alongside the unique audio generation.

Real-time adaptive music generationMovement-based soundtrack creationGamified fitness challenges
💪 Health & Fitness
(3)
freemium
14
Workout Music Free - Best Workout Songs, Playlists & Exercise Tips
Workout Music Free - Best Workout Songs, Playlists & Exercise Tips
Workout Music Free - Best Workout Songs, Playlists & Exercise Tips
by Juicestand Inc
Free

Discover energizing workout songs and playlists through streaming radio and compilations. Access exercise videos, motivational quotes, and fitness tips to help you achieve your best body.

Streaming workout music radio stationsWorkout music compilations and videosExercise videos (cardio, abs, stretching)
🎵 Music
(2)
free
15
Mp3 Workout music - The perfect aerobic exercise & practice radio stations app
Mp3 Workout music - The perfect aerobic exercise & practice radio stations app
Mp3 Workout music - The perfect aerobic exercise & practice radio stations app
by Nina Maibach
Free

Stream unlimited workout music and access curated radio stations for all types of aerobic training and fitness. Enjoy a full-featured experience with a training stop timer, alarm clock, and background playback, all without needing to register.

Unlimited MP3 music streamingCurated radio stations for aerobic trainingTraining stop timer
💪 Health & Fitness
(2)
free
16
Hiit Me Workout with Music
Hiit Me Workout with Music
Hiit Me Workout with Music
Music, Interval-Timer
Free

This app offers a dynamic interval training experience with customizable workouts and integrated music playback. Explore various workout modes, discover new exercises, and track your progress with detailed statistics. It's designed to keep your fitness routine engaging and effective.

Customizable workout creationMusic integration with Apple Music/SpotifyRoulette workout mode
💪 Health & Fitness
(50)
free with in-app purchases
17
IntenSety Music
IntenSety Music
IntenSety Music
Your music works out with you.
Free

This app helps you tailor your music to your workout intensity. Create regular and intense playlists, and easily switch between them to play your favorite song segments during peak workout moments. Enhance your focus and motivation by having the right music ready when you need it most.

Customizable regular playlistIntense playlist with song segmentsEasy playlist switching
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free
18
Fitness Music Plus
Fitness Music Plus
Fitness Music Plus
Music Player, Pitch & Mixer
Free

This app provides group fitness instructors with a powerful tool to manage and play music for their classes. Access purchased mixes, create custom playlists, adjust song speed, and even upload your own tracks for seamless workout sessions.

Access purchased mixesCreate custom playlistsAdjust song speed (pitch control)
🎵 Music
(1)
free
19
The Edge Fitness Music
The Edge Fitness Music
The Edge Fitness Music
by Rock My World, Inc.
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
20
Mtrax Fitness Music
Mtrax Fitness Music
Mtrax Fitness Music
by Swedebeat MoveYa! Media Group AB
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)

FAQ about Cardio Music

What are the best cardio music apps for iPhone?
Workout Music & Songs tops our cardio music apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top cardio music apps we rank are free to download, including Workout Music & Songs and Workout Music - Fitness Beats.
Workout Music & Songs shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 240+ cardio music apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Workout Music & Songs offers a variety of music genres including workout motivation, epic music, electronic, disco, dance, gym, and techno music.
To track calories, you need to configure your profile settings such as sex, weight, and the type of exercise you will perform. The app then uses this data to estimate calories burned during your workout.