RunTempo - Runners Metronome

• Price: $4.99

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

4.1 43 ratings · App Store

1. 4/5Terrific app (more tones?)

   I'm really appreciative of this app. A recent running evaluation led to the recommendation that I increase my cadence, and since I always run with my phone for music, this was exactly what I was looking for. I can hear it through my music and it works perfectly. It would be great if one could change the tone of the beat, as sometimes on long runs it can drive me a little nuts, which is the only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5, but otherwise--perfect.

   lhc11 · 31 Jul 2026

2. 5/5Saves from injuries

   Post-marathon, my cadence dropped significantly when I returned to running. I couldn’t figure out why, especially since I am very mindful of my step turnover when I run. I could feel injuries coming in from overstriding. This app was like a breath of fresh air: using it helped me find my cadence again and it felt like coming home. Suddenly running was easy again because I found my stride. Will keep using this to improve my turnover rate. Easy and simple to use!! One suggestion: include an option to vibrate every other step. I don’t like to use this with ear buds because I don’t want beeping in my ears for hours, but it’s also hard to hear in my running belt when running along noisy roads! Would love a vibrate option so I can feel it when I can’t hear it.

   SaraBrownie · 31 Jul 2026

3. 5/5Exactly what I was looking for!

   I have a really hard time running on a consistent cadence without listening to music. To be precise, the same song over and over. This is fine for short runs, but listening to one song for miles isn’t fun. This app is perfect if you have any trouble keeping a steady pace. It plays in the background of whatever you’re listening to and you can adjust the volume of the app vs main volume. The beat is extremely adjustable by 1 bpm each click and you can choose between a steady sound, and a high/low or low/high sound. I highly recommend this app because I can now listen to podcasts and audiobooks and keep a perfect pace on my long runs!

   HypnosOfNyx · 31 Jul 2026

4. 5/5Simple and perfect

   Like another reviewer, I can only keep a consistent pace by listening to the same song on repeat. Once I find the song that works for my current run, I play it over and over and my cadence will be solid. I tried this app out today. Easiest set up, works in the background. I was able to sort of let my subconscious hear and respond to the tones and I didn’t even think about cadence. Worked like a charm. I agree with another review that it would be nice to have different sounds to choose from though.

   redbird3 · 31 Jul 2026

5. 3/5Not Running in Background

   Note that in the description, it says Run Tempo runs in the background so that you can still here the tempo while using other apps to listen to music, podcasts, etc. THIS IS NOT TEUE ON APPLE WATCH. I like to leave my phone behind while I train, using my watch to measure my workout. I also like to listen to podcasts or music while I do so. I can’t do that and use Run Tempo. I can listen to the metronome or to music/podcasts, but not both. This is likely a device limitation and not the developers fault, but I feel this should be stated so more people, like me, purchase the app and discover it can’t be used as described/they intended.

   hubmacfan · 31 Jul 2026

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