Comparison

RunningOn vs CadenceBeep

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

Head to head
About

RunningOn

Features
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RunningOn is a cadence-first running app designed to help you keep a steady rhythm and run with better consistency. Set your target BPM, hear a clear metronome beat with downbeat accent, and run with live pace and distance tracking. Connect Apple Music for your run playlist, and optionally upload activities to Strava.

About

CadenceBeep

Features
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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 · 160 · 170 · 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 · No account required · 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

RunningOn4 screens
CadenceBeep1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: RunningOn at 3 against CadenceBeep's 1. RunningOn also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
RunningOn versus CadenceBeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunningOnCadenceBeep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJLPLATFORMHenaSys

In-app purchases

None

RunningOn

No in-app purchases

None

CadenceBeep

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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