Comparison

PacePal vs Cadence Stride

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

Head to head
About

PacePal

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► See Your Speed in Color! PacePal changes background colors based on your speed, so you can monitor your pace at a glance without constantly checking the screen. Blue when you're slow, purple at your target pace, and orange when you're fast—making pace control effortless. ► Set Your Personal Riding Pace! Customize your ideal speed range in PacePal. Set a comfortable pace and enjoy a steady, relaxed ride every time! ► Track Time in Each Pace Zone! After your ride, review how long you stayed in each pace zone and your average speed. Analyze how well you maintained your target pace and improve with every ride.

About

Cadence Stride

Features
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Cadence Stride helps runners find and maintain their optimal running rhythm. Running with the right cadence improves efficiency, reduces impact, and helps you stay in flow. Cadence Stride is a focused metronome designed specifically for runners who care about form, consistency, and control. Key features: • Train with your exact cadence (custom BPM) • Athlete presets for different run types • High-quality metronome sounds and styles • Advanced tick generator for better focus and flow • Clean, minimal interface with no distractions Designed for: • Easy runs and recovery runs • Tempo and interval training • Form and technique improvement • Runners who want precision, not noise Cadence Stride works entirely on-device. No accounts, no tracking ads, no unnecessary complexity — just rhythm and movement. Unlock Cadence Stride Pro to access advanced cadence controls, presets, and sound customization. Privacy Policy: https://golotaeugene.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Cadence-Stride-2f91f473c75a80139ddccab9fc13ec59 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PacePal4 screens
Cadence Stride4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PacePal at none against Cadence Stride's 3. 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. Cadence Stride sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PacePal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
PacePal versus Cadence Stride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacePalCadence Stride
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJong Seon LeeYevhen Holota

In-app purchases

None

PacePal

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cadence Stride

Subscriptions2
  • Cadence Stride Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Cadence Stride Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cadence Stride Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is PacePal free?
PacePal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cadence Stride free?
Cadence Stride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PacePal or Cadence Stride have ads?
Neither PacePal nor Cadence Stride shows ads.

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