Comparison

Pace Coach vs Cadence Sync

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

Head to head
About

Pace Coach

Features
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Hit your goal pace without staring at your screen. Pace Coach watches your pace and stays quiet in your ears while you are on target, then speaks up the moment you drift too fast or too slow. Keep your eyes up, keep your headphones in, and just run. FREE TO RUN WITH Setting a goal, pace alerts, auto-pause, splits and your five most recent runs cost nothing. No trial, no card, no account. SILENCE MEANS YOU ARE ON PACE Most pacing apps talk every lap whether you need it or not. Pace Coach only speaks when something has changed: - Running too fast: ease up before you burn out - Running too slow: a nudge to pick it up - Back on target: a quick confirmation, then quiet again At every kilometre you hear your split, and nothing else. SET ANY GOAL Pick your race and your target time, and Pace Coach does the pace maths: - 5K, 10K, half or full marathon - Or any distance you enter - Your target pace per kilometre, instantly AUTO-PAUSE Stop at a light or a water break and Pace Coach pauses on its own, then picks up the moment you run again. Clean stats, no buttons. COACHING IN YOUR POCKET Lock the screen or drop the phone in your pocket. Tracking and coaching carry on the whole way. SPLITS AND AI RECAP At the finish you get every split and your average pace. The AI recap names the kilometre that decided the run, compares it to your recent runs, and gives you one thing to change next time. Your first three recaps are free. PERFECT FOR - Training for a 5K, 10K, half or marathon - Beginners building from walk to run - Tempo and goal-pace workouts - Anyone chasing a personal best HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a distance and set your goal time 2. Pop in your headphones 3. Run, and listen only when you drift 4. Let auto-pause handle the stops 5. Read your splits and recap at the finish PACE COACH PRO Pro is optional. It unlocks the AI recap after your first three, and your full run history beyond your five most recent runs. Everything else stays free. Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Lace up, press start, and run your own pace. Requires location access for distance and pace tracking. Best experienced with headphones. GPS accuracy can vary with route, weather and phone placement. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pacecoachapp.com/privacy/

About

Cadence Sync

Features
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Cadence Sync is a precision interval metronome designed to guide your training sessions, track your BPM, and maintain an exact cadence through crystal-clear audio and visual cues, synchronized in real time with your Apple Watch. Whether you need to structure high-intensity interval blocks or hold a steady rhythm, Cadence Sync projects clean audio tones and dynamic visual indicators without interrupting your background music or podcasts. Key features: • Precision interval metronome: Custom interval blocks with target cadence (SPM/BPM) and duration, featuring smooth 10-second transition ramps. • Real-time heart rate tracking: Stream sub-second heart rate (BPM) measurements directly from Apple Watch sensors via HealthKit. • Dynamic visual flasher: Electric cyan and emerald green glowing ring guiding your movement timing and recovery phases at a glance. • Pure synthetic audio engine: High-definition dual-frequency tones (440Hz, 880Hz, 800Hz, and 350Hz) engineered to cut through background music without spoken voice overlays. • Seamless background audio mixing: Play your favorite playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, or Podcasts in the background while Cadence Sync overlays metronome tones. • Test mode & HealthKit sync: Easily toggle between saving completed sessions directly to Apple Fitness & Health or discarding them in test mode. • Privacy first: Your health metrics stay 100% on your personal devices. We never store, transmit, or share your data with third parties. Master your rhythm with Cadence Sync.

Screenshots

Pace Coach3 screens
Cadence Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cadence Sync at none against Pace Coach's 2. Pace Coach's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Pace Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cadence Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pace Coach versus Cadence Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPace CoachCadence Sync
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenny Sunaryo WijayaMESI WEB SERVICES LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pace Coach

Subscriptions2
  • Pace Coach Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pace Coach Pro - Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Cadence Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pace Coach free?
Pace Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cadence Sync free?
Cadence Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pace Coach or Cadence Sync have ads?
Neither Pace Coach nor Cadence Sync shows ads.

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