Cadance 4 is the first fully native iOS/iPadOS release, rebuilt from the ground up to take advantage of Apple's latest audio, MusicKit, and Watch frameworks. Here's what's new.
Fully native iOS rebuild
Cadance 4 is written entirely in native Swift, optimized for iOS 17+. This means faster performance, better battery life, and a more responsive interface that feels at home on your iPhone and iPad.
Day Passes: pay only for the days you teach
Cadance 4 introduces Day Passes — a flexible pay-per-day model that replaces the old free trial. Every new user gets 14 free Day Passes on signup. One Day Pass = one full day of unrestricted access. Day Passes never expire, so you can buy a 20-pack and use them whenever you teach over the next several months. Learn more about Day Passes.
33 curated Cadance Resources playlists
Cadance 4 ships with 33 pre-installed curated playlists, including Hip-Hop Kids and Teens, six Artist Samplers from the Cadance music creator community, and the Extraordinary Groups collection — purpose-built playlists for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's & Dementia, Autism Spectrum, Heart Health, MS & Stroke recovery, and Proactive Aging programs. No setup required — they appear automatically in your Music Playlists.
Show Artist's Catalog
Tap any artist name in a track detail to explore their full catalog directly in Cadance. Discover new music without leaving the app.
iPad Bluetooth remote with large studio-scale overlay
Control Cadance from anywhere in the studio using a Bluetooth remote. The iPad overlay displays large, easy-to-read controls visible from across the room.
Teaching Lock
Teaching Lock prevents accidental screen taps during class. Once enabled, only the play/pause button and tempo controls respond to touches. Perfect for keeping your class moving without interruptions.
Enhanced Apple Watch support
Cadance 4 brings deeper Apple Watch integration with improved remote control, faster navigation, and better battery efficiency. Control your music from your wrist.
Class Planning mode (Free tier)
The Free tier is now called Class Planning mode — a first-class product experience for browsing, creating playlists, and previewing music. Unlimited browsing of Apple Music, all 33 curated playlists, playlist creation and editing, and 15-second track previews. No Day Pass required.
For existing v3 subscribers
Your subscription continues uninterrupted with no price change. You have unrestricted access as before. The Day Pass system is an additional option for free users; existing subscribers don't need Day Passes.
What's removed
The Patron Directory has been retired. Our focus is delivering the best in-app teaching tools rather than operating a separate directory listing. Your subscription tier now reflects the software features you access directly in Cadance.
Get started
Download Cadance 4 on the App Store and experience the new native iOS app with 14 free Day Passes.