Comparison

My Cadence vs PureIntervals

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

Head to head
About

My Cadence

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
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- BIG BEAUTIFUL CADENCE (RPM) DISPLAY My Cadence is a simple display for your cadence sensor when you are indoor cycling. Simply connect to your cadence sensor via Bluetooth and my cadence will update your cadence in real time with a simple to read display. No time restrictions! - FREE UNLIMITED RIDES FOREVER My Cadence is completely free forever for unlimited minutes of bike riding! We know your rides are longer than 5 minutes so take as long as you want, there are no time restrictions! - DARK MODE SUPPORT Light & Dark Mode support built in for every user. Choose to use the system default or pick your favorite mode. - EVEN MORE WITH PRO Full ride history with monthly summaries, stats, and charts. On top of that there are a lot of display settings with custom themes and the option to display average cadence, max cadence, elapsed time, and total rotations during your ride. You can even backup your ride data and re-import it on new devices. Get announcements while you ride for how long or how far you have gone. When you finish a ride, sync it to Apple Health! - WORKS WITH POPULAR SENSOR Wahoo, Moofit, Garmin, Magene, you name it, My Cadence is ready for your cadence sensor. It even works with certain fitness bikes like the Schwinn IC4! Sensors that broadcast the "Speed & Cadence" profile are compatible. You may not see a reading on Cycle Power crank arms or bikes that have built in custom sensors. We are continuously adding support for new sensors. If you are having issues, please send us an email at refractoredllc@gmail.com - DATA NEVER LEAVES DEVICE We do NOT use any analytics software at all. In fact, this application doesn't need internet access at all to work. Your cadence data stays local only while connected to your device. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PureIntervals

This app offers a simple yet adaptable interval timer for various activities. Create custom intervals for workouts, mindfulness, or productivity, with smart presets and the ability to save your routines.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals
  • Smart presets
  • Save routines
  • Intuitive interface
  • HIIT and meditation timers
  • Pomodoro timer
Features
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PureIntervals - Your Smart Interval Timer Transform any activity with PureIntervals, the elegantly simple timer that adapts to your needs. Whether you're working out, practicing mindfulness, or boosting productivity, PureIntervals helps you stay focused and achieve more. Key Features: Beautifully Simple - Clean, intuitive interface gets you started in seconds Endlessly Adaptable - Create custom intervals for any activity, from HIIT to meditation Smart Presets - Ready-to-use templates for popular routines like Pomodoro, box breathing, and workouts Save Your Routines - Store and quickly access your favorite interval patterns Perfect For: Fitness & Training HIIT and circuit training, strength workouts, running intervals, mobility routines Wellness & Mindfulness Breathing exercises, meditation sessions, yoga practice, relaxation techniques Focus & Productivity Pomodoro technique, study sessions, work sprints, break reminders Why Choose PureIntervals? No complicated setup - start timing in seconds Thoughtfully designed for real-world use Reliable and distraction-free Works exactly how you need it to Download PureIntervals today and make every second count.

Screenshots

My Cadence4 screens
PureIntervals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PureIntervals at none against My Cadence's 2. PureIntervals also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). My Cadence's advantage is ratings volume (206 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. My Cadence sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. PureIntervals asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PureIntervals 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 1, 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 PureIntervals's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
My Cadence versus PureIntervals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy CadencePureIntervals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (206 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings206 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRefractored LLCjamal rizki

Customer experience

My Cadence

All ratings206 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.3%

PureIntervals

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

My Cadence

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

PureIntervals

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

My Cadence

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Mode$9.99
None

PureIntervals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Cadence free?
My Cadence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PureIntervals free?
PureIntervals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Cadence or PureIntervals?
PureIntervals is rated higher. My Cadence averages 4.7 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while PureIntervals averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do My Cadence or PureIntervals have ads?
Neither My Cadence nor PureIntervals shows ads.

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