TrailForge vs Cadence180
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TrailForge
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TrailForge is the planning app for trail and ultra runners who coach themselves. Plan your training in the units the sport actually uses — vertical gain and time on feet — then turn the same preparation into a race-day plan with pacing, weather and fuelling for your course. Most running platforms were built for the road: they measure your week in flat kilometres and treat elevation as an afterthought. TrailForge plans in vert and hours from the start. PLAN YOUR SEASON • Build multi-week training plans on your phone — no desktop required • Set weekly targets in vertical gain and time on feet, not just distance • A full structured-workout editor: intervals, repeats, ramps, hill blocks • Plan a backyard ultra with lap-based projections SEE PLANNED VS ACTUAL • Completed runs sync back and match themselves to the planned session — scored on date, distance and route, always yours to override • Watch each week fill in: planned vert against climbed vert, planned hours against hours on feet PLAN RACE DAY • Import the course (GPX) and get terrain-aware splits that respect the climbing • Weather projected along the course — the forecast for where you'll be when you get there, not for the start line • A fuelling plan with carbs, fluids and sodium spaced across the race, aid station by aid station FUEL THAT LEARNS • After long efforts, a three-tap check-in: did you follow the plan, how was your gut, how was your energy • Your targets adjust from what actually worked for you — not a generic formula ROUTES • Draw routes that snap to trails, or import GPX • Elevation profile, distance and climbing for every route • Follow your route in the field WORKS WITH YOUR WATCH • Push planned workouts and routes to Garmin • Import completed activities from Garmin or Strava • Splits, grade-adjusted pace, heart-rate zones and elevation for every run • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets FREE AND PRO Logging, weather, route viewing, single workouts and the post-run fuel check-in are free forever. TrailForge Pro unlocks multi-week plans, race-day plans, personalised fuel targets and long-term stats. TrailForge Pro is an auto-renewable subscription: US $129/year or $14.99/month (prices vary by region), with a 2-week free trial on the annual plan. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://trailforge.run/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://trailforge.run/terms/ Questions or ideas? support@trailforge.run — TrailForge is built by one trail runner in Norway.
Cadence180
This app synchronizes your music and podcasts with your workout rhythm. Customize your desired cadence for running, cycling, or other activities and enjoy audio content seamlessly. Its clean interface is designed for focus during training.
- Apple Music & Podcast integration
- Customizable cadence settings
- Simultaneous music and metronome playback
- Clean and simple user interface
- Rhythm-based training companion
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Cadence Companion · Your Rhythm Partner for Music and Motion This app is a metronome designed for running, cycling, and other rhythm-based training. Customize your cadence, start the metronome, and enjoy your favorite Apple Music or Podcasts — all in one place. Key Features: Seamless Apple Music & Podcast Integration: Access your local library directly within the app Customizable Cadence Settings: Set your own tempo to match your training goals Music + Metronome in Harmony: Play beats and audio content simultaneously without conflict Clean, Simple UI: Designed for focus and ease during workouts Whether you're training for a marathon or finding flow on your bike, this app keeps your body and mind in perfect sync. terms of use: https://socratop.com/terms_of_use privacy policy: https://socratop.com/privacy_policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cadence180 at none against TrailForge's 2. Cadence180 also leads on iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. TrailForge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Cadence180 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TrailForge | Cadence180 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BYTE-SIZED SYSTEMS AS | Socratop Tech |
In-app purchases
TrailForge
- Pro Monthly14 Days trial$12.991 Month
- TrailForge Pro Annual14 Days trial$99.991 Year
Cadence180
No in-app purchases
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