# Cadence Trainer — user reviews > 34 indexed App Store user reviews of Cadence Trainer by Rob Hunt, rated 1.00/5 from 6 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-trainer/id524915512/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-trainer/id524915512.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 0 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 6 ## Newest reviews (13 of 34) ### 1/5 — Only goes up to 140 per min for running *2016-03-30* Only goes up to 140 per min for running ### 1/5 — rubbish App *2014-10-05* wont work on lock screen. goes out of time with itself. not worth the small amount of money it costs. shame ### 2/5 — Running *2014-07-29* Running at 90 seems very slow, like a slow walk, I'm almost having to blow it right out. Are the expert figures right here? ### 1/5 — Does not work *2014-03-21, version 1.0* I didn't play over my music. It didn't play after I locked my iPhone. Waste of money. ### 2/5 — Not good enough *2013-08-22* Only goes up to 140bpm where as current advice is to aim for 180. Doesn't run in the background. ### 1/5 — Switches itself off! *2013-07-24* Needs a few more sounds added to its library, the biggest flaw however is that the sound stops when the phone is in screen saver or sleep mode - in other words the screen has to be on! So that's an awful lot of battery drainage on a long run. ### 2/5 — Didn't work *2013-06-05, version 1.0* The app looks decent. But it never worked for me. ### 2/5 — 140 bpm only ; ( *2013-06-04* Why restricting the tempo to 140bpm (right foot only)? It's hard to adjust. It would be better to offer the possibility to choose right foot only or every step and increase BPM up to 200. Being able to use the keypad to set the BPM, in addition to the slider adjustment, would be also appreciated. ### 1/5 — Doesn't run in the background *2013-06-03* Metronome sounds stop if you switch to a different app. ### 4/5 — Just what I needed. *2012-09-01, version 1.0* I have had no problems, works as I expected for running. Took a while to get used lining up my right foot with the noise though. ### 3/5 — Not bad *2012-07-25* I'm not reviewing as high as some of the others. Only three stars because I think this app needs the ability to operate without the screen powered up. As soon as you lock your phone it stops. The app has its own lock screen but it's always lit up and a massive drain on power. It's probably the only thing stopping me using it on long distance runs as I don't want to be left without power. ### 1/5 — not consistent *2012-07-13, version 1.0* This worked so great the first time I downloaded and used it. I was thrilled. Then on my next run I fired it up and it could barely get a few beats out, no matter what cadence I had it set too. I was trying to listen to music at the same time (which it claims you can do), but even once I turned my music off, it didn't work properly. So bummed. I thought I had finally found what I needed. ### 4/5 — Needs improvement *2012-06-04* Needs to keep working in background .. Ie cannot lock screen or it turns off otherwise good app ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Parfait pour moi! *2012-06-10* Fait tout ce que j'ai besoin, merci ### 5/5 — The help I needed *2012-06-05* After just starting out cycling as part of my fitness regime, I found this extremely helpful through the recommendation of a friend. Definitely a must-have. ### 5/5 — Brilliant app *2012-05-31* Just what i was after whilst i train.x ### 5/5 — Great for running *2012-05-25* Increasing the cadence helped reducing my shin splints ### 5/5 — Great Cycle Training Aid *2012-05-24* Found this App brilliant, really impressed. Started training harder now the summer has arrived. Much easier to use than any expensive cycle cadence computer. Love how simple but effective it is for increasing my cadence training and technique. You can listen to your own music over the top too which is cool. Good work! ### 5/5 — Perfect! *2012-05-21* Really handy app, nice to have something to help increase my cadence. ### 5/5 — Perfect! *2012-05-21* I love this cause it's simple and plays over my tunes. Yep, I mash high gearing, I can't help but slip into old habits and burn out quickly - this hasn't saved me yet, but I'm 95% there for an easy dollar. Pah! Mental discipline be damned, now there's an app for that too! ### 5/5 — Just what I was looking for! *2012-05-21* Fantastic app, with quick and easy to use interface. Easily with a dollar and will recommend to all my mates training for Bike Around The Bay :-) ### 5/5 — Great for bare foot running *2012-05-21* I've just started bare foot running using the Pose technique and found this app really helpful to time my steps. Like that you can have music in the background too. ### 4/5 — Now works with iOS11 - thank you *2017-07-27* Downloaded this app (24 July 2017) and when opening found out it wouldn't work with iOS 11. Following posting review, app promptly updated and now appears to work with iOS 11. Thank you for being responsive. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*