# Wahoo vs Cadence

The clearest difference is rating: Wahoo at 4.7 against Cadence's 3.5. Wahoo also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 22) and device support (3 vs 1). Cadence's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 43%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wahoo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cadence sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wahoo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wahoo has 43K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Wahoo's written reviews are positive against 62% of Cadence's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wahoo | Cadence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wahoo/id391599899/reviews)** | [3.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-map-your-workouts/id1479336782/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 387 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wahoo Fitness](https://appshunter.io/developer/359225354) | [Linus Lofgren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105985970) |

## What reviewers say

### Wahoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wahoo/id391599899)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful fitness tracker for various activities like running, cycling, and strength training. It helps you visualize training zones, analyze past workouts, and connect with Bluetooth sensors for detailed data. You can also manage and update compatible Wahoo devices.

**Highlights:** Record indoor and outdoor workouts, Visualize training zones (power, heart rate), Analyze activity history from Wahoo devices, Pair and use multiple Bluetooth sensors, Connect, update, and set up Wahoo devices, Control KICKR smart bikes and trainers, Accurate calorie burn calculation

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wahoo Core | $4.99 | per month |
| Wahoo | $17.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tracks more than just pace and heart rate
- 🚀 GPS tracking is sound
- 👍 Audio announcements have good options
- 👍 Works well with Zwift
- 👍 Provides a consistent training experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently, especially for long workouts
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly even in battery saving mode
- 🔒 Requires mandatory account creation and data sharing
- 🐛 Unreliable GPS and cadence tracking
- 🐛 Inconsistent distance and calorie measurements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when connecting to trainer
- Fails to record GPS, heart rate, and other sensor data
- Syncing issues with Strava and other platforms
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between workout types

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of data screens
- Add ability to create and load pre-set workouts
- Improve Strava and Apple Health integration
- Bring back offline workout editing
- Add an Apple Watch app for better integration


### Cadence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-map-your-workouts/id1479336782)

Visualize your past workouts on an interactive map. See detailed metrics like pace, splits, and elevation. Compare your training history and share routes with friends.

**Highlights:** Interactive workout map, Workout data visualization, Compare past workouts, Share routes with friends, Import/Export GPX files, Workout widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cadence Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wahoo free?

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

### Is Cadence free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wahoo or Cadence?

Wahoo is rated higher. Wahoo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Cadence averages 3.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do Wahoo or Cadence have ads?

Neither Wahoo nor Cadence shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wahoo or Cadence?

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, and Cadence fortnightly. Most recently, Wahoo was updated on October 20, 2026 and Cadence on October 17, 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.*