CadenceSync vs Plio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CadenceSync
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Your music. Your pace. CadenceSync detects your live running cadence and automatically adjusts your music's tempo to match โ step for step, pitch-perfect. No chipmunk voices, no warbling. Just your music, timed to your stride. Prefer a fixed target? Lock in a specific SPM and CadenceSync holds it there, mile after mile. Rhythm Intelligence Rather than blindly speeding up or slowing down, CadenceSync finds musically natural tempo variations โ half-time, double-time โ that meet your cadence goals while keeping the music feeling right. Built for the Road Runs entirely on your local music library. No internet, no cell signal required. Trail, track, or treadmill โ it works wherever you do. Stay in Control * Smart Shuffle draws from your play history to keep things fresh * View and manage recently played tracks * Export your full library as a CSV
Plio
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Plio is a music player that seamlessly integrates with your Apple Music library, allowing you to browse and select your playlists, shuffle tracks from multiple sources, and create a custom mix from multiple playlists. An active Apple Music subscription is required to use this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plio at none against CadenceSync's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. CadenceSync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plio asks for nothing beyond the download.
CadenceSync ships an update every 3 weeks, Plio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CadenceSync | Plio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Eric Hamiter | PHILIP CHRISTOPHER PIESCHEL |
In-app purchases
CadenceSync
- CadenceSync Pro Unlock$4.99
Plio
No in-app purchases









