Comparison

ZenBrain vs ImproveCadence

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZenBrain

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ZenBrain is a free and open source meditation timer.

About

ImproveCadence

Features
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ImproveCadance helps runners keep a steady rhythm with a clean, no-distraction cadence pacer. Set your target cadence (steps per minute), choose workout duration, and start a guided session with clear timing and pacing support. ## Key Features - Adjustable cadence from **100 to 220 spm** - Workout duration from **1 to 180 minutes** - Live session state: **Elapsed**, **Remaining**, and **Status** - Start, pause, resume, and stop controls - Lightweight and simple interface built for focused runs ## Perfect For - Easy runs and long runs - Tempo sessions and cadence drills - New runners building consistency - Experienced runners optimizing running economy Train with intention and lock in your rhythm with ImproveCadance. ## Privacy Summary ImproveCadence is designed to be minimal and privacy-friendly. The app does not require account creation and does not include social features. ## Support Summary For help, questions, or feedback, contact: hornliquant@gmail.com Typical topics: - Setup and usage guidance - Session behavior questions - Bug reports and feature requests

Screenshots

ZenBrain2 screens
ImproveCadence3 screens

Verdict

The call

ZenBrain and ImproveCadence are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ZenBrain versus ImproveCadence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenBrainImproveCadence
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size0 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert HansenYanjue Yan

In-app purchases

None

ZenBrain

No in-app purchases

None

ImproveCadence

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZenBrain free?
ZenBrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ImproveCadence free?
ImproveCadence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZenBrain or ImproveCadence have ads?
Neither ZenBrain nor ImproveCadence shows ads.

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