Comparison

CadenceBeep vs TrainCurve

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

Head to head
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 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.

About

TrainCurve

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Understand your training load and recovery with TrainCurve for iPhone and Apple Watch. Built for cyclists, runners and triathletes who want to make training decisions using their own data. TRAINING LOAD, EXPLAINED Follow CTL, ATL and TSB to track fitness, fatigue and form. Review training trends and heart-rate zones. RECOVERY IN CONTEXT Review sleep, HRV and resting heart rate using available Apple Health data. These metrics are wellness estimates. TRAIN WITH APPLE WATCH Record sessions on your watch and follow live workouts on your iPhone. Log strength exercises, sets, reps and weights. COACHING WITH YOUR DATA Connect a supported AI provider. API usage is billed by the provider separately from consumer subscriptions. Account connections, where available, remain subject to provider limits. TrainCurve adds no per-token markup. YOUR TRAINING DATA Import workouts from Apple Health and follow your progress. The TrainCurve core is open source: github.com/EVMCOD/traincurve-core. Free download with in-app purchases. Check your account for plan features and limits, and App Store for purchase terms. Terms: https://traincurve.com/terms Privacy: https://traincurve.com/privacy

Screenshots

CadenceBeep1 screens
TrainCurve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CadenceBeep at none against TrainCurve's 2. On price, ads, device support 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. TrainCurve sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CadenceBeep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
CadenceBeep versus TrainCurve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCadenceBeepTrainCurve
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHenaSysENRIQUE VALEROS MURIANA

In-app purchases

None

CadenceBeep

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TrainCurve

Subscriptions2
  • TrainCurve Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • TrainCurve Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

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

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