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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 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   adidas go▲90

   A running app that matches music from Spotify to your pace

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Weav Run▲242

   Running music that speeds up and slows down to your rhythm

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Spotify Running▲110

   A mix of music you love - in time with your run

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Impulse▲81

   A metronome app built for people obsessed with rhythm.

   2018 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Staywalk▲58

   Adaptive music for running, cycling, or in the car

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Motionscribe▲152

   Music-synced promo videos in minutes

   2023 · motionscribe.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Mindscapes▲90

   Stochastic background music generator

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Runo 2.0▲132

    Metronome app that keeps your running cadence steady

    Jan 2026 · runoapp.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Tempo Loop▲65

    Test your timing and reflexes

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Fitbit App (new release)▲89

    Now with better run tracking, mapping, and logging

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    JAM - Shake your sound▲88

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

    2018 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Supersonic▲176

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

    2023 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    BeatStride: Running playlists▲15

    The perfect playlist maker for runners on Spotify

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Wavepot▲147

    Code to make music

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Wave AI Note Taker for iOS▲131

    Transcribe + summarize audio and phone calls in any language

    2024 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    CadenceSync▲7

    Run to your rhythm

    2025 · erichamiter.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    HelloRun▲95

    A hypnotic 3D runner game focused on speed and rhythm

    2014 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Jog.fm▲59

    Find music that matches your jogging pace.

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Cycle▲119

    A beautiful app for creating ambient music

    2018 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    A Song a Day▲158

    For those "too busy" to discover new music.

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    PaceCoach▲94

    Beautifully accelerates your songs to match your steps 🏃🏼

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Running Stories▲89

    Turn your running route into the stage for a gripping story.

    2020 · 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 →