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==History==
During the early stages of the company, Rock My World, Inc. raised more than $2 million in funding<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://blog.irvinecompanyoffice.com/news/irvine-co-the-vine-sd/|title=More than 140 new companies, 1,000 new jobs and $1 billion in funding generated at Irvine Co.'s The Vine SD, Irvine Company Office}}</ref> generated by the [[Irvine Company]]'s The Vine SD and from institutional investors including [[Skullcandy]], [[ZTE]] and [[Lighter Capital]] and were admitted to the [[Plug and Play Tech Center]] in Sunnyvale and to the tech incubator EvoNexus in San Diego. In an interview with co-founder and ex-[[Qualcomm]] staff Adam Riggs-Zeigen, he said that "from the beginning [their] big goal is to help people live healthier lives."<ref name="auto1"/>
==Features==
The RockMyRun app contains thousands of [[DJ mix|mixes]] or "stations" produced by its professional [[Disc jockey|DJs]]<ref name="auto2"/> intended to increase enjoyment and performance during [[exercise]]. DJs who have provided mixes for the app include [[David Guetta]], [[Zedd]], [[Steve Aoki]], [[Major Lazer]] and [[Afrojack]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gethealth.io/tracker/2016/09/19/fitness-apps-3/|title=GETHealth.io | Roundup: RockMyRun, Headspace, Full Fitness, Workout, 8fit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.technobuffalo.com/6-apps-to-sync-your-workout-playlists|title=6 Apps to sync your workout playlists|date=April 8, 2018|website=TechnoBuffalo}}</ref> All of the music can be personalized based on the user's [[steps per minute]], [[heart rate]] or ideal [[Cadence (music)|cadence]] allowing the user to "always hear the right music at the right time at the right [[tempo]]".<ref name="rockmyrun.com1"/><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://sea.pcmag.com/apps/23201/rockmyrun-for-iphone|title=RockMyRun (for iPhone)|date=June 13, 2018|website=PCMag Asia}}</ref><ref name="auto3">{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apps-running/music-apps-for-runners-match-song-beats-to-step-counts-idUSKBN0DS15B20140512|title=Music apps for runners match song beats to step counts|website=Reuters|date=12 May 2014 }}</ref>
All RockMyRun mixes are organized into stations to help users discover music that suits their needs. RockMyRun contains mixes of all [[Music genre|genres]] and each station is categorized into their respective genres and displays tags to let users know the type of music contained in the mix.<ref name="rockmyrun.com1"/>
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RockMyRun has also been mentioned/recommended in books/publications such as ''A Practical Guide to Teacher Wellbeing'' by [[Elizabeth Holmes]]<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WDJ7DwAAQBAJ&q=%22RockMyRun%22+-wikipedia&pg=PA83|title=A Practical Guide to Teacher Wellbeing: A practical guide|first=Elizabeth|last=Holmes|date=December 29, 2018|publisher=Learning Matters|isbn=9781526451880|via=Google Books}}</ref> and ''Applying Music in Exercise and Sport'' by Dr. Costas Karageorghis.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BKzIDAAAQBAJ&q=%22RockMyRun%22+-wikipedia&pg=PA94|title=Applying Music in Exercise and Sport|last=Karageorghis |first=Costas I|date=August 3, 2016|publisher=Human Kinetics|isbn=9781492513810|via=Google Books}}</ref>
''Ultimate Ears'' placed RockMyRun at the top of their list at No. 1 on their "5 Favorite Workout Music Apps".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://custom.ultimateears.com/blogs/music/our-5-favorite-workout-music-apps | title=Our 5 Favorite Workout Music Apps }}</ref>
In a positive review by David Strausser for ''AndroidGuys'' in 2015, he praised the app in a detailed review, saying "The mixes are incredible and the rates are reasonable. The app is quick, beautiful."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.androidguys.com/reviews/app-reviews/i-started-running-because-this-app-rocked-my-run/|title=I started running because this app rocked my run (App Review)|first=David|last=Strausser|date=July 30, 2015}}</ref>
In 2015, Jill Duffy of ''[[PCMag|PC Magazine]]'' gave a review of the app, pointing out its key features, and stating that the app is great if you enjoy listening to different, or new music, that can match your tempo while running.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RockMyRun (for iPhone) Review |url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/rockmyrun-for-iphone |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=PCMAG |language=en}}</ref>
Also in 2015, [[Digital Trends]] listed RockMyRun as one of the best exercise music apps in the article "No need to make exercise playlists with these music apps".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/health-fitness/best-exercise-music-app/ | title=The 5 Best Exercise Music Apps | date=27 June 2015 }}</ref>
In 2018, [[Redbull.com]] recommended RockMyRun in preparation for the [[Wings for Life World Run]] in their article "10 essential hacks for running to work to get you in World Run shape".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.redbull.com/se-en/10-essential-hacks-for-running-to-work|title=These are our 10 essential hacks for running to work to get you in Wings for Life World Run shape|website=Red Bull}}</ref>
In 2019, ''The Fashion Spot'' included RockMyRun in their list of "The Best Workout Apps for People Who Hate to Work Out", saying: "RockMyRun matches music to the tempo of your running pace – the music literally follows your steps/heart rate. The app has thousands of mixes/music options along with tracking capabilities."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefashionspot.com/wellness/837221-best-workout-apps-if-you-hate-working-out/|title=The Best Workout Apps for People Who Hate to Work Out|date=July 2, 2019|website=theFashionSpot}}</ref>
Also in 2019, MakeUseOf.com included RockMyRun in their list of "The 7 Best Running and Workout Music Apps".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-running-music-apps/ | title=The 7 Best Running and Workout Music Apps | date=26 July 2019 }}</ref>
In September 2022, ''VeryWellFit'' listed RockMyRun as the first of three "Other Playlist Options" in the article "How to Create a Running Playlist, According to Running Coaches".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.verywellfit.com/how-to-create-a-running-playlist-6544887 | title=How to Create a Running Playlist, According to Running Coaches|website=VeryWellFit}}</ref>
''Tech Grapple'' recommended the app in "The best workout free music apps for iPhone and Android" saying that "RockMyRun is the best application that you can use during workout. It comes with amazing DJs to craft mixes that will keep you moving."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.techgrapple.com/best-workout-free-music-apps/ | title=The best workout free music apps for iPhone and Android | date=15 May 2016 }}</ref>
Since March 2023, couples can now be on the same RockMyRun playlists and "share" earbuds. This allows people to train together, easier.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=RockMyRun Playlists Assist Partners Enhance Their Health & Partnership – EL PAIS |url=https://web.elpais.com.uy/rockmyrun-playlists-assist-partners-enhance-their-health-partnership/ |access-date=2023-03-17 |language=es }}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> A group of DJs curate playlists for specific training needs and different energy levels.<ref name=":0" />
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