# My Cadence vs Simple Spin

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Spin at 5.0 against My Cadence's 4.7. Simple Spin also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%). My Cadence's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (206 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Cadence sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Simple Spin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Spin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Cadence has 206 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of My Cadence's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Spin's.

My Cadence ships an update monthly, Simple Spin every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Cadence | Simple Spin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cadence/id1545730360/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-spin/id6478510467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Refractored LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/766177397) | [SV Disrupt LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751430565) |

## What reviewers say

### My Cadence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cadence/id1545730360)

This app displays your indoor cycling cadence (RPM) in real-time via a large, easy-to-read interface. It connects to your Bluetooth cadence sensor and offers unlimited free rides. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks advanced features like ride history and custom display settings.

**Highlights:** Large real-time cadence display, Bluetooth sensor connectivity, Unlimited free rides, Dark mode support, Ride history and stats (Pro), Customizable display themes (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription | $0.49 | per month |
| Pro Mode | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward functionality
- 🚀 Connects quickly and reliably
- 👍 Works well with various sensors (Moofit, Wahoo, Garmin, Schwinn IC4)
- 👍 Good for displaying cadence during cycling workouts (especially with Apple Fitness+)
- 👍 One-time payment option, no subscriptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't connect to Wahoo cadence sensor for one user
- 🐛 Doesn't overlay on Fitness+ app as expected for one user
- 🐛 Some useful features behind a paywall
- 🐛 Stop button placement can be accidentally hit
- 🐛 Doesn't work with Garmin sensor for one user initially (resolved)

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect to Wahoo cadence
- Displays '?' for speed
- Stop button placement leads to accidental stops
- Doesn't display cadence numbers initially with Garmin sensor (resolved)

**Requested features**

- Write workout data to Apple Health
- Apple Watch indicator/display
- Pause button in pro version
- Ability to resize cadence window on iPad
- Move stop button to avoid accidental presses


### Simple Spin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-spin/id6478510467)

This app offers a streamlined cycling workout experience, focusing on essential real-time metrics like cadence, resistance, and power. It provides a clean interface for tracking your ride without distractions, ideal for those who prefer a simple, focused workout.

**Highlights:** Real-time workout metrics (cadence, resistance, power, speed), Start/Stop timer for ride duration, Elegant speedometer and powermeter UI, Ad-free experience, Integration with Simple Insights for subscribers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Spin: Just Ride Edition | $1.99 | per month |
| Just Ride Monthly – $2.99 | $2.99 | per month |
| Simple Spin | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Cadence free?

My Cadence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Spin free?

Simple Spin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Cadence or Simple Spin?

Simple Spin is rated higher. My Cadence averages 4.7 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Simple Spin averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do My Cadence or Simple Spin have ads?

Neither My Cadence nor Simple Spin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Cadence or Simple Spin?

My Cadence ships an update monthly, and Simple Spin every 5 months. Most recently, My Cadence was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simple Spin on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*