# Cadance vs BeatLoop

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cadance at every 6 days against BeatLoop's every 3 weeks. BeatLoop's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cadance sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BeatLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cadance ships an update every 6 days, BeatLoop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cadance | BeatLoop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadance-plays-music-for-class/id6748429968/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825770160) | [OnBeat HQ UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833068343) |

## What reviewers say

### Cadance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadance-plays-music-for-class/id6748429968)

This music player allows dancers and instructors to adjust song tempo without altering pitch. Create class-specific playlists, use a metronome, and control playback remotely. It integrates with your music library for seamless class preparation and execution.

**Highlights:** Adjust tempo without pitch change, Create class-specific playlists, Remote control via Apple Watch/Bluetooth, Delay start for song intros, Built-in metronome, Duck button to lower volume, Offline music access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spark Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Artist Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Patron Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Spark Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Artist Annual | $129.99 | per year |
| Patron Annual | $249.99 | per year |
| Perfect Practice Pass (1 pass) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Day Pass (1 pass) | $1.49 | one-time |
| Perfect Practice Pass (3 pack) | $2.79 | one-time |
| Perfect Practice Pass (5 pack) | $4.29 | one-time |
| Day Pass (5 pack) | $6.95 | one-time |
| Day Pass (10 pack) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Day Pass (20 pack) | $23.90 | one-time |


### BeatLoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatloop-loop-audio-video/id6750597145)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BeatLoop Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| BeatLoop Premium | $22.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cadance free?

Cadance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BeatLoop free?

BeatLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Cadance or BeatLoop have ads?

Neither Cadance nor BeatLoop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cadance or BeatLoop?

Cadance ships an update every 6 days, and BeatLoop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cadance was updated on October 28, 2026 and BeatLoop on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*