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Polar Beat: Running & Fitness

Running · Free
B Tier
Good · #13 of 20
74
4.5★40.9K ratings
Freeprice
1.1ysince update
  • iPhone
  • Apple Watch

What is Polar Beat?

Polar Beat is a free Health & Fitness app that turns a phone into a fitness tracker. It offers GPS route and distance tracking, voice guidance during workouts, a training log across sport profiles after signing in, and connections to Apple Health and Apple Watch. Premium features are described as requiring a Polar heart rate sensor.

Pricing. Polar Beat: Running & Fitness is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Tracking running routes and distance with GPS
  • Logging workouts across multiple sport profiles
  • Training with a Polar heart rate sensor for intensity targets

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Why this app is in B tier

Polar Beat scores 74 out of 100: rating 90, rating count 88, App Store search rank 73, update recency 45. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Turn your phone into a fitness tracker with Polar Beat, the ultimate free fitness, running, and workout app. Train with real-time voice guidance, use GPS to track your route and distance, and share your achievements with your friends. PLAN, TRAIN, ANALYZE, SHARE. All in one place. FEATURES » Sign in to unlock 100+ sport profiles » Maintain a comprehensive training log using the different sport profiles » Map your route with GPS » Get voice guidance while you train » See your personal bests » Set training targets and reach your goals » Track distance, pace, and route » Connect to Apple Health » Share your training on Facebook and Twitter » Connect with Apple Watch PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock the full Polar Beat experience with a Polar heart rate sensor. [+] See your live heart rate with a Polar heart rate sensor and train at the right intensity for maximum results [+] See how many calories you burned [+] See what you achieved with each workout: improved endurance, increased strength, or burned fat [+] Understand the impact of your workout at different intensity levels [+] Polar Fitness Test - Measure your fitness level while you lie down and relax [+] Polar Running Index - See how y

Compare in Running

MeasurePolar BeatiRunner Run & Jog TrackerJoggo
TierBAB
Score74 / 10084 / 10072 / 100
Rating4.5 ★4.9 ★4.4 ★
Ratings40.9K4.4K5.4K
Latest ratings · 180d2.1 ★ · 20 reviews——
Last update406d ago23d ago159d ago
PriceFreeFree downloadFree download

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Questions about Polar Beat

Does the app cost money?

The App Store listing gives the price as free. In-app purchases or subscriptions: Not stated on the App Store.

Do I need extra hardware for the premium features?

The premium features unlock with a Polar heart rate sensor. The price of the sensor and its compatible models: Not stated on the App Store.

Does GPS affect battery life?

Yes. Continuous use of GPS can dramatically decrease your phone's battery life.

Is Polar Beat free?

Yes. Polar Beat is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

What is Polar Beat good for?

Polar Beat is built for tracking running routes and distance with GPS, logging workouts across multiple sport profiles, training with a polar heart rate sensor for intensity targets. It sits in the running list on AppTierList.

Is Polar Beat worth it?

Polar Beat is B tier, ranked #13 of 20 running apps with a score of 74 out of 100, from a 4.5 App Store rating across 40,887 ratings. Good, and 12 apps rank above it.

How does Polar Beat compare to iRunner Run & Jog Tracker?

Polar Beat is B tier at 74; iRunner Run & Jog Tracker is A tier at 84. iRunner Run & Jog Tracker ranks higher. Polar Beat is free, with no in-app purchases, iRunner Run & Jog Tracker is free to download.

How often is Polar Beat updated?

Polar Beat was last updated over a year ago, on 2025-09-12, which holds its tier down.

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All the facts

Lists
Running (B tier, #13) · Multisport Tracking (D tier, #9)
Tier
B (Good)
Score
74 / 100
Rank in list
#13 of 20
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free
App Store rating
4.5 out of 5
Number of ratings
40,887
Recent reviews
2.1 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(406 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Health & Fitness
Good for
Tracking running routes and distance with GPS, Logging workouts across multiple sport profiles, Training with a Polar heart rate sensor for intensity targets
Requires
iOS 12.0 or later
Size
131 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
19
Runs on
iPhone, Apple Watch
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
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