Features & Capabilities

TrailMix is a unique combination of three powerful tools: a running cadence tracker, a step-synchronized music player, and a metronome. It’s an all-in-one app that includes tools to check your running cadence, change the tempo of any song in your library to match your stride, and play a beat to help guide you to the perfect cadence.

• While you’re walking, jogging, or running, the cadence tracker detects the speed you are moving at, in steps per minute. • TrailMix is the music lover’s choice: the original step-synchronized music player, it can increase or decrease the tempo of any song without distortion, and it works with your existing music library. • The metronome is state-of-the-art, with physically modeled drums, a subtle reverb effect, and evolving musical chords.

◢◤ FEATURES ◥◣ • A cadence monitor displays your current steps per minute. • Easily increase or decrease the tempo of music or a metronome to help pace your run. • Synchronize your music to match your cadence. • Works at any speed: walk, run, sprint, or stroll. • Play songs from your existing music library. • Superb audio quality and no “chipmunk” effect. • Switch between automatic and manual cadence. • Beautifully crafted, incredibly intuitive interface. • Built-in pedometer & timer functions. • Health app integration for steps and workouts. • Compatible with Apple Music.

◢◤ RUN WITH MUSIC ◥◣ For downloaded songs that you have purchased or imported, the app features automatic beat detection that works on-device. TrailMix works with all the music on your device, in any musical genre, not just traditional workout songs. Our advanced recognition engine “listens” to the music to sync the perfect tempo. Accurate and efficient, it detects the beat of any song within seconds. For other songs, such as those streaming from Apple Music, just tap along to the tempo to manually set the BPM.

TrailMix can detect your steps and make the song faster or slower to match your cadence, returning to the song’s actual speed in an instant when you stop moving.

TrailMix also lets you set the playback tempo and lock in a song, or even an entire playlist, at a particular speed. This constant tempo functionality is perfect for runners who want to lock in a consistent stride rate, such as 180 beats per minute.

▪ Play any song, and its beats mirror your feet.

◢◤ UPGRADE YOUR WORKOUT ◥◣ According to scientific research, “synchronizing movements with music enables athletes to perform more efficiently, resulting in greater endurance.” (Karageorghis & Priest, 2008, The Sport Journal). Automatic cadence detection works anywhere, from the trail to the treadmill.

▪ Research suggests that moving to the rhythm can help your body perform more efficiently — so you can go further with less effort.


AUDIO COMPATIBILITY: Works with all standard audio files (MP3, ALAC, AIFF, WAV, and AAC). TrailMix does not include full-length songs.

IN-APP PURCHASE INFORMATION: This app includes an in-app purchase to upgrade to the Pro version. The Pro version features the Magic Shuffle option, the Average Cadence stats module, and a customizable cadence range.

LEARN MORE: Visit us at trailmixapp.com

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User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Resonant Technologies, LLC
Rating:
4.80
(13)
Version:
4.0 Last updated: 2026-02-17
Version code:
880669963
Creation date:
2013-05-30
Compatible devices:
Size:
30.65MB
URLs:
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Source:
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Data ingested on:
2026-06-07
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Developed by:
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Website:
http://www.trailmixapp.com

User Reviews

Users widely praise TrailMix for cadence-based music syncing and improving workouts, and for using their full music library without distortion. Many appreciate beat-to-pace matching and overall motivation. Common concerns include lack of Apple Watch support, cadence drift bugs, buffering/skip issues, and confusion around playlist curation. A few updates have fixed bugs quickly, but watch integration and stability across devices remain top requests.
Pros
  • Excellent cadence/beat syncing that matches your running pace.
  • Improves running enjoyment and motivation.
  • Works with your full music library without distortion.
  • Lets you play an entire playlist instead of preselecting tracks.
Cons
  • No Apple Watch support; users want watch integration.
  • Cadence can drift and slow down, not staying at the set BPM.
  • Increased buffering and interruptions during playback.
  • Music can skip when changing intensity.
  • Hard to understand how the app curates playlists (BPM mapping).
Recent reviews
Love the app, have been using for over a year. First time today having issues - cadence is set but the music slows down and doesn’t stay at the set 180 beats after a couple of songs have played. Please please fix this - messed up my run today. Love this app and will really appreciate the fixed cadence again.
by HA*****, 2026-02-22

This app makes me love running. It hasn’t been updated for a long time, still works fine. I really hope there may be some updates again, like adding Apple Watch support 🙏 Please keep it going strong!
by Wi*****, 2026-01-04

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for for years. I don’t know how I’ve missed this for so many years. Thank you for this. The only thing I wish is that you would integrate Apple Watch into it so that I could run without my phone.
by 12*****, 2023-09-07
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