# Cadence Trainer

> Metronome app for improving cycling and running cadence and performance. (iPhone/iPad app by Rob Hunt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-trainer/id524915512 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rob Hunt](https://appshunter.io/developer/524915515)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-05-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-trainer/id524915512/reviews.md

## What is Cadence Trainer?

Cadence Trainer is designed to help improve your overall performance in both cycling and running.

Improving your cadence on the bike will help you avoid "mashing" high gears, thereby avoiding lactic acid build-up and burning fat whilst maintaining a constant level of effort.

Increasing running cadence can help improve form and reduce injury.

Cadence Trainer allows you to adjust frequency, tone and volume of a metronome to be played over your favourite music, making cycling and running more comfortable and more productive.

Suitable for beginners, exercise enthusiasts, and competitors in triathlon and ironman competitions.

## Key features

- Adjustable metronome frequency
- Customizable tone and volume
- Play metronome over music
- Improve cycling efficiency
- Enhance running form
- Reduce injury risk

## Recent user reviews (10 of 34)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-trainer/id524915512/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Read review before buying

*2020-09-14, version 2.0*

Doesn’t work

### 1/5 — RUBBISH

*2018-06-30*

Plays either cadence beat or music, not both. Complete waste of 99p

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2018-06-28, version 2.0*

This is a ridiculous app, doesn’t work properly especially with music in the background and have low flexibility in setting cadence. Don’t waste money on this.

### 1/5 — Don’t purchase this App

*2018-06-09, version 2.0*

This App doesn’t work as advertised.  It does not play over music.

### 1/5 — Poor

*2018-05-19*

Doesn’t keep an even rythm.

### 1/5 — Don't buy

*2018-04-24*

The app does not work at all (cant even lock your screen let alone play music).

Can I please have a refund?

### 1/5 — For the life of me couldn’t change the spm

*2018-01-30, version 2.0*

This app doesn’t work as intended.

### 1/5 — Not worth it

*2017-12-27*

Bog standard app on its own works, but try playing music in the background. I’ve tried everything to get it to run simultaneously with music on my iPhone 8 plus, but it’s just not working. Either the cadence app or the music seems to be the options. Also tried to email their customer services to ask for some help, but just get the same message when submitting: sorry there was a problem sending. Try calling 034 whatever in Australia.

### 1/5 — Does not work when screen locks

*2017-11-16*

Also beat is not even. Skips and is behind best approx every 5-6 beats. Would not recommend.

### 1/5 — Can't change the cadence from 90

*2017-08-08*

There is a problem with the app not letting you change the cadence from a pre set 90.

Also this app does not tell you what you cadence is . If basically just gives you a beat . If you want to know what your cadence is , don't buy this app

## Frequently asked questions about Cadence Trainer

### What does Cadence Trainer do?

Cadence Trainer helps improve your performance in cycling and running by providing a customizable metronome. It allows you to adjust the frequency, tone, and volume of a metronome that plays over your music, aiding in developing a consistent rhythm.

### How does Cadence Trainer improve performance?

For cycling, it helps avoid "mashing" high gears, reducing lactic acid build-up and burning fat while maintaining effort. For running, it can improve form and reduce the risk of injury by promoting a higher cadence.

### Is Cadence Trainer free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, Cadence Trainer is available for free.

### Who is Cadence Trainer suitable for?

The app is suitable for a wide range of users, including beginners, exercise enthusiasts, and competitors in demanding events like triathlons and Ironman competitions.

### Can I use Cadence Trainer with my own music?

Yes, Cadence Trainer allows you to play the metronome's sound over your favorite music, making your training sessions more enjoyable and productive.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2017-07-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

2:1 beat ration introduced (to cater for left as well as right foot strikes).*
Lock mode introduced (to allow the device to be locked natively).**
UI updates.

* Requires a significant amount of processing power and may not be as accurate as other ratios.
** Puts the app in the background which limits the amount of processing power the device allocates to the app.  This mode therefore may not be as accurate as the screen lock 'Music' mode.

### 1.0 — 2012-05-18

No release notes.

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