Comparison

Cadence Stride vs Marathon Training

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

Head to head
About

Cadence Stride

Features
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Cadence Stride helps runners find and maintain their optimal running rhythm. Running with the right cadence improves efficiency, reduces impact, and helps you stay in flow. Cadence Stride is a focused metronome designed specifically for runners who care about form, consistency, and control. Key features: • Train with your exact cadence (custom BPM) • Athlete presets for different run types • High-quality metronome sounds and styles • Advanced tick generator for better focus and flow • Clean, minimal interface with no distractions Designed for: • Easy runs and recovery runs • Tempo and interval training • Form and technique improvement • Runners who want precision, not noise Cadence Stride works entirely on-device. No accounts, no tracking ads, no unnecessary complexity — just rhythm and movement. Unlock Cadence Stride Pro to access advanced cadence controls, presets, and sound customization. Privacy Policy: https://golotaeugene.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Cadence-Stride-2f91f473c75a80139ddccab9fc13ec59 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Marathon Training

Features
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A calm race training plan, built entirely on your phone. Run 42 generates a personalised 8–24 week plan from seven simple questions — no account, no ads, no servers, no nonsense. WHAT YOU GET • Plans for marathon, half marathon, and 10K — calibrated to your goal time • Phase-based progression: Base, Build, Peak, Taper, Race • Four pace zones: Easy, Race pace, Threshold, VMA • Every session laid out: distance, duration, pace target • Long-run progression scaled to your distance • Smart cutback weeks built in PROVEN STRUCTURE Each plan applies the same training principles a coach would: aerobic base, quality build, race-specific peak, proper taper. The algorithm is deterministic and explainable — no AI, no black box. TRACK YOUR ACTUAL RUNS Connect Strava and every session shows planned vs actual: distance, duration, average pace. Add a private journal note to each session. The app never grades you — it just keeps the record. ONE PAYMENT, KEEP IT FOREVER A single €24.99 unlocks the full app for life — no subscription, no auto-renewal. Premium includes calendar sync, daily reminders on training days, and full backup/restore. DESIGNED FOR RUNNERS WHO DON'T WANT MORE NOISE No streaks. No confetti. No social feed. No leaderboard. Just a thoughtful plan in a quiet interface that respects your time and your phone's storage. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your plan, paces, goals and notes never leave your phone unless you explicitly choose to share. We can't see them. We can't lose them. There's no cloud, no analytics, no tracking. LANGUAGES English and French. For marathoners, half marathoners, and 10K runners — first race or fifth. Terms of Use: https://run42.app/terms

Screenshots

Cadence Stride4 screens
Marathon Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Marathon Training at 16.4 against Cadence Stride's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cadence Stride sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Marathon Training sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Cadence Stride versus Marathon Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCadence StrideMarathon Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYevhen HolotaGEOFFREY TEVA BERNICOT

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cadence Stride

Subscriptions2
  • Cadence Stride Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Cadence Stride Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cadence Stride Pro Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

Marathon Training

One-time1
  • Run42 Pro$22.99

Questions

Is Cadence Stride free?
Cadence Stride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marathon Training free?
Marathon Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cadence Stride or Marathon Training have ads?
Neither Cadence Stride nor Marathon Training shows ads.

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