CadenceSync vs PaceMix
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
PaceMix
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Run, walk, or train to music that moves with you. PaceMix delivers professionally curated DJ mixes perfectly synced to your workout tempo. Pick your sport, choose your BPM, and hit play, the music stays locked to your pace from start to finish. MATCH YOUR PACE Select from a wide range of BPM options tailored to your sport. Running at 160 BPM? Walking at 100? Weโve got mixes for that. Use the built-in cadence tool to measure your natural step rate and find the perfect tempo. ADJUST ON THE FLY Speed up or slow down mid-workout with real-time BPM adjustment. Tap + or - to shift the tempo without changing the pitch, the music stays in key while you change gears. THREE SPORTS, ONE APP Running: 140โ190 BPM mixes for every pace Walking: 80โ120 BPM for steady strides HIIT: High-energy mixes for intense intervals STAY MOTIVATED Build daily workout streaks and complete 12 unique challenges, from your first workout to a 30-day streak. Track your progress and push yourself further. TAKE IT OFFLINE Download your favorite mixes and work out anywhere! No signal required. PREMIUM FEATURES Full mix library across all sports and BPMs All 12 challenges unlocked Offline downloads (up to 500 MB) Extended BPM adjustment range (ยฑ10 BPM) By downloading PaceMix, you agree to Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pacemix.netlify.app/privacy-policy works seamlessly with Apple Health and supports background playback with lock screen controls so you can focus on your workout, not your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PaceMix at every 9 days against CadenceSync's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and PaceMix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CadenceSync ships an update every 3 weeks, PaceMix every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.
| Parameter | CadenceSync | PaceMix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eric Hamiter | Doe maar Deluxe |
In-app purchases
CadenceSync
- CadenceSync Pro Unlock$4.99
PaceMix
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Yearly$7.991 Year









