Comparison

CadenceSync vs Runner BPM

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

Head to head
About

CadenceSync

Features
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Your music. Your pace. CadenceSync detects your live running cadence and automatically adjusts your music's tempo to match — 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 — half-time, double-time — 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 — 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

About

Runner BPM

Features
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Runner BPM helps you run in rhythm by syncing your music tempo to your step cadence in real time. Import local songs from Files, start a run, and let Runner BPM adapt playback speed so your track stays aligned with your movement. Whether you want a steady cadence lock, a progressive workout ramp, or a more structured pace session, Runner BPM keeps your run and music working together. Features: • Real-time tempo sync for local songs with a Step-Per-Minute (SPM) cruise control • Follow, Lock, Coach, and Athlete Pro training modes • Athlete Pro included with the app • Run pause, resume, and end controls • Auto-pause when you stop moving • Local song import and BPM-aware playback • Workout routine song queue • Run stats, route tracking, and session history • Lock screen playback controls Runner BPM is designed for runners who want their music to move with them.

Screenshots

CadenceSync4 screens
Runner BPM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CadenceSync at Free against Runner BPM's $0.99. Runner BPM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

CadenceSync is free to download; Runner BPM costs $0.99 up front. CadenceSync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Runner BPM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CadenceSync ships an update every 3 weeks, Runner BPM every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
CadenceSync versus Runner BPM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCadenceSyncRunner BPM
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric HamiterVinicius Lube

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CadenceSync

One-time1
  • CadenceSync Pro Unlock$4.99
None

Runner BPM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CadenceSync free?
CadenceSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runner BPM free?
Runner BPM costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CadenceSync or Runner BPM have ads?
Neither CadenceSync nor Runner BPM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CadenceSync or Runner BPM?
CadenceSync ships an update every 3 weeks, and Runner BPM every 5 days. Most recently, CadenceSync was updated on September 9, 2026 and Runner BPM on September 21, 2026.

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