The bleep test app that runs your 20m shuttle run for you
Bleep Test times every level and shuttle of the 20m beep test, calls them out loud and keeps going with your phone locked. Test yourself or your whole squad on one iPhone, then see each score, an estimated VO2 max and how you compare with police and fire service standards.
Free on iPhone. Premium £2.99, once.
- levels, called out
- 21
- people free on one phone
- 4
- once for Premium, no subscription
- £2.99
- ads, accounts or tracking
- 0
How it works
Run a beep test in three steps
- 1
Mark out 20 metres
Two cones or lines, 20 metres apart, in a hall, playground or field.
- 2
Add your runners
Run on your own, or add names for a team. Press start and put the phone down.
- 3
Tap names as they drop out
The app calls each level and shuttle. Tap a name when someone stops, and their score is saved.
Features
Free to start. One payment for everything.
The standard bleep test is free, with no time limit and no adverts. Premium is a single £2.99 payment. It is not a subscription, and it is yours for good.
Free
Everything you need for a bleep test
- The standard 20m bleep test, all 21 levels
- Solo, or up to 4 people on one phone
- Clear voice call-outs for every level and shuttle
- Keeps running when your phone locks
- Results with an estimated VO2 max
- Progress over time
- Export your results
Premium £2.99 once
Everything in Free, plus
- Unlimited people in a test
- Separate squads and classes
- Group trends and most improved
- 15m police and 20m Leger tests
- Build your own test
- Compare with fitness standards
- Fitness rating for your age and sex
- A training plan up to your test date
- Training runs from any level
- Choice of 10 voices
- Live display on your lock screen
Inside the app
Made to read from across the hall
Who it is for
From PE lessons to police fitness tests
PE teachers and coaches
Test a whole class or squad from one phone. Tap each name as they drop out, and every score is saved for you, with group trends and the most improved.
Police and fire applicants
Practise the 15m police test or the 20m bleep test, see the pass mark for the role you want, and follow a training plan up to your test date.
Runners and team sports
Track your fitness over a season with an estimated VO2 max after every run, and training runs that start at any level.
Bleep test levels
The 20m bleep test levels, speeds and shuttles
The standard multi-stage fitness test starts at 8 km/h and gets faster every level, about once a minute. There are 21 levels and 4,940 metres in all. Your score is written as level and shuttle, so 8.8 means the eighth shuttle of level 8.
| Level | Speed | Shuttles | Seconds per shuttle | Total distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.0 km/h | 7 | 9.00 | 140 m |
| 2 | 9.0 km/h | 8 | 8.00 | 300 m |
| 3 | 9.5 km/h | 8 | 7.58 | 460 m |
| 4 | 10.0 km/h | 9 | 7.20 | 640 m |
| 5 | 10.5 km/h | 9 | 6.86 | 820 m |
| 6 | 11.0 km/h | 10 | 6.55 | 1,020 m |
| 7 | 11.5 km/h | 10 | 6.26 | 1,220 m |
| 8 | 12.0 km/h | 11 | 6.00 | 1,440 m |
| 9 | 12.5 km/h | 11 | 5.76 | 1,660 m |
| 10 | 13.0 km/h | 11 | 5.54 | 1,880 m |
| 11 | 13.5 km/h | 12 | 5.33 | 2,120 m |
| 12 | 14.0 km/h | 12 | 5.14 | 2,360 m |
| 13 | 14.5 km/h | 13 | 4.97 | 2,620 m |
| 14 | 15.0 km/h | 13 | 4.80 | 2,880 m |
| 15 | 15.5 km/h | 13 | 4.65 | 3,140 m |
| 16 | 16.0 km/h | 14 | 4.50 | 3,420 m |
| 17 | 16.5 km/h | 14 | 4.36 | 3,700 m |
| 18 | 17.0 km/h | 15 | 4.24 | 4,000 m |
| 19 | 17.5 km/h | 15 | 4.11 | 4,300 m |
| 20 | 18.0 km/h | 16 | 4.00 | 4,620 m |
| 21 | 18.5 km/h | 16 | 3.89 | 4,940 m |
Fitness standards
Bleep test scores for the police and fire service
The targets built into the app. Police forces in England and Wales use a 15 metre version of the test, which the app includes. These are a guide to aim for, not official requirements: standards vary and change, so always check with the organisation you are applying to. Bleep Test isn't connected to any of them.
Police, England and Wales
15m police test
- Recruitment and annual testLevel 5.4
- Police support unitLevel 6.3
- Firearms officerLevel 7.6
- Armed response vehicleLevel 9.4
- Dynamic intervention firearms officerLevel 10.5
UK fire service
20m bleep test
- Fire and rescueLevel 8.8
Australia
20m bleep test
- NSW Police entryLevel 7.1
- Australian Army entryLevel 7.5
- Royal Australian Navy diver entryLevel 10.1
Questions
Bleep test questions, answered
What is the bleep test?
The bleep test, also called the beep test, the 20m shuttle run or the multi-stage fitness test, is a running test between two lines 20 metres apart. You run to the other line before each bleep. The bleeps get closer together at every level, and your score is the level and shuttle you reach before you can no longer keep up.
Is the Bleep Test app free?
Yes. The standard 20m test, results, VO2 max estimates and progress are free, for solo runs or up to 4 people at once. Premium is a single £2.99 payment, with no subscription, and adds unlimited people, squads, the police and Leger tests, fitness standards, a training plan and more voices.
What do I need to run a bleep test?
A flat space at least 20 metres long, two cones or lines to mark each end, and your iPhone with the sound up. A sports hall, playground or field works well. For a big group, connect a Bluetooth speaker.
Does it keep going if my phone locks?
Yes. The test keeps running, and the bleeps and call-outs stay in time, with the screen locked. With Premium, the current level and shuttle also show live on your lock screen.
What bleep test level do I need for the police?
Police forces in England and Wales use a 15 metre version of the test. The usual pass mark for recruitment and the annual test is level 5.4, and specialist roles such as firearms need more. The app has the 15m police test and the standards built in. Pass marks can change, so always check with your force.
What is a good bleep test score?
It depends on your age, sex and sport. As a guide, level 8 to 10 is fit for most adults, and many professional footballers and rugby players reach level 13 or higher. With Premium, the app gives you a fitness rating for your age and sex.
Do I need an account, and is my data shared?
No account is needed. There are no ads and no tracking, and your names and results stay on your phone.
Is Bleep Test on Android?
Not yet. Bleep Test is for iPhone, and needs iOS 16.4 or later.
Ready for your next level?
Download Bleep Test free on iPhone and run your first test today.