# Quick Steps — The running cadence trainer

> Running cadence trainer with audio cues and activity tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Richard Levy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-steps/id1297609043 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Richard Levy](https://appshunter.io/developer/923424693)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-steps/id1297609043/reviews.md

## What is Quick Steps?

Quick Steps is a fitness app to help improve your running cadence (steps per minute).  

180 steps per minute has been recognised as the ideal running cadence.   By increasing your cadence, you will be able to run faster and will be less prone to certain types of injury.

The free version of Quick Steps defaults to a cadence of 180 steps per minute and will display your current cadence and activity time.  It will also play a step-sound at 180 beats per minute to allow you to synchronise your cadence to 180.

Through in-app purchase, you can change the target cadence to suit your needs.  Using this feature, you can ease towards 180 steps per minute.

If you put Quick Steps in the background the sound will continue to play, allowing you to add cadence training to your workout alongside other fitness apps.  Quick Steps still tracks your activity, even in the background.

At the end of your run, hold down the stop button to finish and show a summary of your activity, including an average cadence.

## Key features

- Improve running cadence
- Audio step-sound cues
- Customizable target cadence
- Background activity tracking
- Run summary with average cadence
- Reduce injury risk

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change Target Cadence | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-steps/id1297609043/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2022-02-22, version 2.0.4*

Paid 90p for the ability to change the target cadence and the bpm isn’t consistent at all so it’s completely useless for running

### 1/5 — Great But...

*2020-06-25*

I’ve gotten great use from the default 180 setting; however, the 190 (unlocked) tends to skip quite a bit. I’ve given the app 5 stars in anticipation of a patch. Thanks!
Edit:
Patch was never made, additionally, unlocked features vanished after reinstalling app.

### 1/5 — Poor performance

*2019-05-29, version 2.0*

Downloaded this app to use running. Very poor performance. Inconsistent rhythm. Very disappointed.

### 2/5 — Verrouillage IPhone

*2019-01-07*

Lors du verrouillage du téléphone la cadence diminue et m’as pas de suivi même avec l’achat de l’application. Doit laisser le téléphone sans verrouillage ce qui dure sur la batterie.

### 1/5 — Wonky beat - cannot recommend

*2018-11-22*

I set this up to run 170 bpm. The way I would describe the beat is “oblong” I’m running along at 170 and then the beat is out of pace with me so I adjust my pace and then the beat is once again out of step.  Not sure what’s wrong with the software- pretty sure it’s not the runner.

### 1/5 — Can’t use in background

*2018-09-25*

100% unusable when app is in background because cadence skips too much.

### 1/5 — Non current cadence

*2018-06-18*

It never registered my cadence. It just beeped at 180 steps per minute and told me that was my target; however, I didn’t set that.

## Frequently asked questions about Quick Steps

### What is the ideal running cadence for Quick Steps?

Quick Steps defaults to a cadence of 180 steps per minute, which is recognized as an ideal running cadence. This setting is designed to help you run faster and potentially reduce the risk of certain injuries.

### Can I change the target cadence in Quick Steps?

Yes, you can change the target cadence through an in-app purchase. This allows you to set a personalized cadence goal to gradually work towards the ideal 180 steps per minute.

### Does Quick Steps track my runs when it's in the background?

Yes, Quick Steps continues to track your activity even when it's in the background. The audio cues will also continue to play, allowing you to use it alongside other fitness apps.

### How do I see my running summary in Quick Steps?

At the end of your run, hold down the stop button to finish. This will display a summary of your activity, including your average cadence.

### What devices does Quick Steps support?

Quick Steps is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's mobile operating system.

### When was Quick Steps last updated?

The latest version of Quick Steps was released on December 31, 2019. The app was initially released on October 25, 2017.

### What is the age rating for Quick Steps?

Quick Steps has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

### Does Quick Steps have ads?

No, Quick Steps does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0.4 — 2019-12-31

Added information and links for related app called LapTrak.

General internal improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.0 — 2018-07-01

Version 2 of Quick Steps introduces the ability to change your target cadence to one that suites you, via an in-app purchase from the Information screen.

I've also fixed the iPhone X layout issues.

### 1.0 — 2017-10-25

No release notes.

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