# StrideBeat: Running Cadence — Cadence metronome for runners

> Cadence metronome for runners (iPhone/iPad app by Yoshifumi Sato.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stridebeat-running-cadence/id6790283741 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yoshifumi Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780413827)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-10-18
- Data updated: 2026-11-10

## What is StrideBeat?

StrideBeat is a dead-simple running metronome that locks your steps to a target cadence — around 180 steps per minute, the sweet spot for efficient, lower-impact running.

Pick your target cadence, hit start, and run to the beat. StrideBeat keeps a steady click and a haptic pulse so your feet naturally fall into rhythm.

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
- Real cadence detection: your iPhone's motion sensor reads your actual steps per minute and shows how far you are from your target, live.
- In-sync coaching: green when you're locked in, amber when you need to speed up or slow down.
- Plays over your music: a gentle click sits on top of your playlist, with adjustable ducking.
- Haptics: feel every beat on your iPhone while the screen is on — turn on Keep screen on while running. The click keeps going when the screen locks.
- Presets: jump to 160-190 spm in one tap, with 180 marked as the running sweet spot.
- Progressive step-up: nudge your target up by 2 spm each week.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
- No GPS, no account, no ads.
- Everything stays on your iPhone.

One-time purchase. No subscription, ever.

## Is StrideBeat safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess StrideBeat.

## Is StrideBeat legit?

StrideBeat: Running Cadence appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for StrideBeat is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-11-09

• StrideBeat is now available in Japanese.
• Rock-steady timing: clicks are now scheduled on the audio clock, so the beat no longer drifts on long runs.
• Pause and resume your run. Change the target cadence while running with − and +.
• Calls, Siri and other apps now pause the beat cleanly and resume it when they're done. Unplugging headphones pauses it.
• Music ducking is simpler: Off, Duck, or Duck + pause podcasts.
• Haptics: new strength options with a Try button, and a Keep screen on while running setting (iOS only plays haptics while the screen is on).
• Clear messages when motion access is off, with a shortcut to Settings. The metronome keeps working either way.
• Your settings are safer: an invalid saved value no longer resets everything.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-19

No release notes.

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All apps by Yoshifumi Sato: https://appshunter.io/developer/6780413827

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