# My Cadence vs PureIntervals

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Cadence | PureIntervals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cadence/id1545730360/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pureintervals/id6740943053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Refractored LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/766177397) | [jamal rizki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783421790) |

## 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


### PureIntervals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pureintervals/id6740943053)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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