Comparison

Pulto vs CadenceBeep

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

Head to head
About

Pulto

Features
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Runtronome is a running metronome built for runners. Set your ideal BPM, run to a consistent beat, and keep your cadence steady. Key features • Adjust BPM • Choose from metronome sounds • Control volume • Session timer • Haptic intensity • Light and Dark Mode • Apple Watch support Core iPhone features are free. Apple Watch features unlock with a one-time purchase.

About

CadenceBeep

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CadenceBeep is a minimalist metronome built for runners. Lock in a steady cadence (steps per minute), improve your form, and keep your pace consistent over long distances. It plays alongside your music and keeps running in the background — even when your screen is off. KEY FEATURES • Adjustable SPM from 100 to 220 • Popular cadence presets: 150 Ā· 160 Ā· 170 Ā· 180 • Accent options: emphasize every 2, 3, or 4 beats • Three sounds: High tone, Low tone, Click • Volume control slider • Plays simultaneously with your music • Background playback supported • No ads Ā· No account required Ā· Works fully offline WHO IT'S FOR • Runners aiming to raise their cadence intentionally • Anyone wanting consistent pacing on long runs • Runners refining form with a steady, audible beat • People who want a clean metronome instead of relying on music BPM TIPS A running cadence in the 170–180 SPM range is often associated with lower injury risk. Don't jump straight to the target — measure your current cadence first, then nudge it up by ~5 SPM at a time. Wearing earphones helps the beep blend naturally with your footfalls. Turn on Accent to lock the rhythm in, especially when your pace starts to drift.

Screenshots

Pulto4 screens
CadenceBeep1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CadenceBeep at none against Pulto's 1. Pulto's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Pulto sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CadenceBeep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Pulto versus CadenceBeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPultoCadenceBeep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAME STUDIOHenaSys

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulto

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

CadenceBeep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulto free?
Pulto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CadenceBeep free?
CadenceBeep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pulto or CadenceBeep have ads?
Neither Pulto nor CadenceBeep shows ads.

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