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24 alternatives to WaveRun

A running app that syncs music to the rhythm of your steps

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. WaveRun launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Tempo Run▲92

   Listen to music timed to your run

   2014 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Wave▲73

   A fast, minimalistic gesture-based music player app

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Spring▲63

   A rhythm based music app for exercise

   2014 · springmoves.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   adidas go▲90

   A running app that matches music from Spotify to your pace

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Runo 2.0▲132

   I built Runo after years of inconsistent marathon training. GPS watches tell you your pace AFTER it's too late. So I made a simple metronome that plays a beat at your target cadence (steps per minute). New in 2.0: Apple Watch haptics (run to the beat without headphones), Strava sync, and social features. 4.7 on App Store, 10k+ runners. Would love feedback from the HN community.

   Jan 2026 · runoapp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Weav Run▲242

   Running music that speeds up and slows down to your rhythm

   2017 · run.weav.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Impulse▲81

   A metronome app built for people obsessed with rhythm.

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   RunGap▲67

   Workout tracker app that syncs with other tracker apps

   2014 · rungap.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Staywalk▲58

   Adaptive music for running, cycling, or in the car

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Step in Time▲13

    A music player app for rehearsals

    2014 · sungheroes.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Motionscribe▲152

    Music-synced promo videos in minutes

    2023 · motionscribe.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Mindscapes▲90

    Stochastic background music generator

    2014 · mindscapes.co · its alternatives →

13. 13IR
    I run too fast, so I made an app to slow me down▲24

    2013 · pace.fm · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Tempo Loop▲65

    Test your timing and reflexes

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Fitbit App (new release)▲89

    Now with better run tracking, mapping, and logging

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    JAM - Shake your sound▲88

    Music motion app. Make music by shaking your phone. 🎶

    2018 · jam.cool · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Supersonic▲176

    A game-like social fitness app to help you get moving

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    BeatStride: Running playlists▲15

    The perfect playlist maker for runners on Spotify

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Wavepot▲147

    Code to make music

    2014 · wavepot.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Wave AI Note Taker for iOS▲131

    Transcribe + summarize audio and phone calls in any language

    2024 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    HelloRun▲95

    A hypnotic 3D runner game focused on speed and rhythm

    2014 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Runcast▲74

    A weather app for runners

    2015 · endorphinapps.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Jog.fm▲59

    Find music that matches your jogging pace.

    2014 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Cycle▲119

    A beautiful app for creating ambient music

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →