Comparison

Real Hardstyle vs PaceMix

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

Head to head
About

Real Hardstyle

Features
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Dive into the world of Real Hardstyle, your go-to app for nonstop hardstyle. Tune in to our 24/7 live radio station, stay up to date with upcoming shows, and relive the best moments with past videos – all in one place. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the road, Real Hardstyle keeps you connected to the music and the scene you love. This app has full CarPlay support!

About

PaceMix

Features
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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? We’ve 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: 140–190 BPM mixes for every pace Walking: 80–120 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 (Β±10 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.

Screenshots

Real Hardstyle4 screens
PaceMix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Real Hardstyle at none against PaceMix's 2. Real Hardstyle also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). PaceMix's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. PaceMix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Real Hardstyle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Real Hardstyle ships an update every 4 months, PaceMix every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Real Hardstyle versus PaceMix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReal HardstylePaceMix
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size45 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeoffrey van RixtelDoe maar Deluxe

In-app purchases

None

Real Hardstyle

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PaceMix

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Real Hardstyle free?
Real Hardstyle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaceMix free?
PaceMix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Real Hardstyle or PaceMix have ads?
Neither Real Hardstyle nor PaceMix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Real Hardstyle or PaceMix?
Real Hardstyle ships an update every 4 months, and PaceMix every 9 days. Most recently, Real Hardstyle was updated on October 19, 2026 and PaceMix on October 13, 2026.

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