QCY vs Cadence Runner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QCY
Manage and customize your TWS Bluetooth earbuds with this application. Adjust settings like mode, button functions, EQ, and language preferences for an enhanced audio experience.
- TWS Bluetooth earbud management
- Mode setting
- Button customization
- EQ adjustment
- Language switching
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QCY, a phone App managing and setting TWS Bluetooth earbuds, setting mode, button customize, EQ and language switch.
Cadence Runner
This app provides precise rhythm guidance for runners to improve cadence and training effectiveness. It offers adjustable stride rhythms, diverse beat sounds, and intelligent alerts like voice announcements and vibration feedback.
- Adjustable stride rhythm (60-300 steps/min)
- 20+ professional beat sound library
- Voice, vibration, and screen flash alerts
- Background music compatibility
- Continuous background operation
- Customizable alert intervals
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Cadence Runner - Ultra Slow Jog is a smart metronome application specially designed for running enthusiasts, helping you improve running cadence and enhance training effectiveness through precise rhythm guidance. Key Features: 1.Smart Variable Cadence * Supports adjustable stride rhythm from 60-300 steps/min * Customizable frequency presets for seamless transitions 2.Diverse Beat Sound Library Built-in 20+ professional beat sounds (electronic tones/drum beats/woodblock sounds, etc.) Background music compatibility (works simultaneously with other music apps) 3.Intelligent Alert System Voice announcements (rhythm change alerts/time reminders) Vibration feedback Screen flash notifications (for low-light environments) Customizable alert intervals 4.Practical Utilities Clean and intuitive interface Supports continuous background operation Ideal for: Indoor workouts Daily running cadence training Marathon pace practice Beginner runner cadence control Group running rhythm synchronization Let Cadence Runner - Ultra Slow Jog become your personal rhythm coach! Power every stride with precise beats to run smoother and more efficiently. Download now to begin your scientific running journey! Subscription Information: • Subscription Name: Pro Membership • Options: • $0.99/week, auto-renewable • $1.99/month, auto-renewable • $12.99/year, auto-renewable • $17.99 lifetime access (one-time purchase, no renewal) Prices shown in USD for reference. Actual prices may vary by region. Subscription Terms: 1. Subscribing unlocks all premium features in the app. 2. Subscription options: Lifetime / Monthly / Yearly. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 3. Your Apple ID account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and automatically renew the subscription. You can disable auto-renewal via iOS Settings: Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. 4. Current period cancellations are not allowed, but auto-renewal can be disabled at any time before the next billing cycle. The current subscription remains active until its expiry. 5. If a free trial is offered, it will convert to a paid subscription automatically unless canceled in advance. All purchases are handled by your Apple account, and refunds must be requested through Apple Support. The app cannot process refund requests directly. 6. Subscribing means you have read and agreed to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Contact us: liyangong697@gmail.com Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/gly698/cadence/privacy_policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cadence Runner at 5.0 against QCY's 2.8. Cadence Runner also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). QCY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (325 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cadence Runner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. QCY asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cadence Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QCY has 325 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QCY ships an update fortnightly, Cadence Runner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QCY | Cadence Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (325 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 325 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 244 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dongguan Hele Electronics Co., Ltd. | 丽俨 龚 |
Customer experience
QCY
Cadence Runner
Bugs and requests
QCY
Reported bugs
4 issues- App doesn't recognize certain device models
- Login and registration process is unreliable
- Frequent disconnections and sync issues
- Crashes and freezes when using the app
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more device models
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Show battery level for charging case
- Allow offline use of key features
Cadence Runner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QCY
No in-app purchases
Cadence Runner
- week$0.997 Days
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$17.99









