# INTVL — The World Is the Game.

> Gamified running app for territory control, competition, and fitness tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by INTVL PTY LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intvl/id6472631698 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [INTVL PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690979152)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 4,848 App Store ratings · 1,367 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 179 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-02-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intvl/id6472631698/reviews.md

## What is INTVL?

INTVL: The World Is the Game.

INTVL turns every walk, run or bike ride into a game played on the real world globe. The idea is simple. When you run or ride in a loop, the ground inside that loop becomes your territory. The bigger, smarter and more tactical your routes, the more of the map you hold.

Claim your territory

Every loop you complete claims real space. Other players are out there doing the same thing, so the map is always moving. You can take a new route to take new ground, or go back over an area to defend what's already yours.

Play it your way

Some people want to be the best in the world, so they chase the global leaderboard. Others care more about home turf and work to become the territory leader of their own suburb or city. Both are worth playing for, and you can switch focus whenever you want.

Hold ground, win real prizes

Every bit of the map you hold earns you entries into our competitions, where the prizes are real. The more territory you hold at the end of the competition, the better your odds.

Run and ride with clubs

Join a club and play as a team. Your territory adds to your club's total, so a good capture from you helps everyone you're playing alongside.

A feed built around the game

INTVL has a social feed where you can follow other players, see their activities, and cheer them on. It's a good way to find people around you and stay connected to other athletes around the world.

Bring your own gear

INTVL works with the devices you already train on, so your activities sync straight into the game:
- Garmin
- Suunto
- Polar
- Coros
- Fitbit
- Hammerhead
- Wahoo

We built INTVL to give a new meaning to fitness. Movement without stakes is just exercise. The world is the game. Take it.

This app integrates with Apple Health (HealthKit) to show insights about your activity, including steps, heart rate, and previous runs.

Privacy Policy: https://www.intvl.com.au/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Territory-based running game
- Live global competitions
- Smart GPS tracking
- Personalized running plans
- Smartwatch support
- Connected runner community
- Detailed performance stats

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| INTVL | $12.99 | per month |
| INTVL Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| INTVL | $12.99 | per month |
| INTVL | $59.99 | per year |
| INTVL | $8.99 | per month |
| INTVL | $49.99 | per year |
| INTVL | $7.99 | per month |
| INTVL | $49.99 | per year |
| INTVL | $49.99 | per year |
| INTVL | $7.99 | per month |
| INTVL | $9.99 | per month |
| INTVL | $10.00 | per month |
| INTVL | $59.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #61 in Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)
- #100 in Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

## What do users think of INTVL?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Truly innovative running app
- 👍 Good fun app
- 👍 Perfect for unmotivated runners
- 👍 Love the community aspect
- 👍 Motivating
- 👍 Gamified running experience
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Affordable running plan
- 👍 Supportive community

**Cons**

- 🐛 Confusing user interface
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with other apps/devices
- 🐛 Unreliable GPS tracking
- 🐛 Cheating concerns with the Terra feature

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Runs not recording properly
- App crashing during runs
- Issues with syncing and manual review

**Most requested features**

- Revise the 200m Terra rule
- Add biking support
- Ability to set a starting location in Terra
- Allow creating and joining local run clubs
- More detailed Terra features and competitions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,367)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intvl/id6472631698/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The anger makes you run

*2026-08-18, version 4.0.6*

When someone takes my territory I get so angry that the run is more fun.

### 4/5 — Great way to keep motivated

*2026-08-18, version 4.0.5*

If you’re competitive like me, this is a great way to get out the door when you don’t want to. Keep the competitive juices flowing and get little rewards for doing what you’d be doing anyway. Forces me to get out and run new places as well. 
Sometimes the app is hiccupy and customer service is a little awkward as it’s an Australian App and I’m in the US.

### 5/5 — Get runnin’

*2026-08-18, version 4.0.5*

Great incentive. Easy to use.

### 5/5 — Love Love Love

*2026-08-18, version 4.0.5*

Loving the competitive aspect of this app ! It had my 7yr old and I run over 10 miles in these then 10 days !

### 4/5 — Hi

*2026-08-18, version 4.0.5*

The game/app is decent but o wish there was I way to view only your lifetime territories

### 5/5 — Enjoyable

*2026-08-18, version 4.0.5*

It’s great and pushes you to go further on runs for the competition.

### 5/5 — Love this!!

*2026-08-18, version 4.0.5*

This app brings the competition back to running for all adults that may have missed it from their youth. Swear to God, nothing has motivated me more to run than knowing I’m in a sneaky competition with random strangers who don’t realize we’re in a competition.

### 5/5 — Makes running fun!

*2026-08-17, version 4.0.3*

Just so great gets me really motivated

### 4/5 — Entertaining

*2026-08-17, version 4.0.3*

Good app for active ppl

### 5/5 — Best motivation from an app

*2026-08-17, version 4.0.3*

If you’re competitive, this will get you working harder and more often than ever before. Well worth the cost!

## Frequently asked questions about INTVL

### What does INTVL do?

INTVL is a running app that gamifies your runs by turning them into a live, global territory-based game. You can claim real space on a map with your movement, compete in live takeovers, and rise through the ranks. It also offers personalized running plans and detailed performance tracking.

### What are the key features of INTVL?

Key features include a territory-based global running game where your routes become your territory, monthly competitions with real-world prizes, smart GPS tracking with map overlays, personalized running plans, smartwatch support, a connected community of runners, and detailed performance statistics.

### Is INTVL free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements. Specific features or content might require purchase to access fully.

### What devices is INTVL compatible with?

INTVL offers seamless compatibility with your Apple Watch or smartwatch of choice. It also integrates with Apple Health (HealthKit) to display insights about your activity, such as steps, heart rate, and previous runs.

### Who is INTVL for?

This app is designed for individuals who want to make their runs more engaging and competitive. Whether you're training for a marathon, aiming for a faster 10K, looking to hold down your neighborhood territory, or simply seeking motivation to explore new streets, INTVL makes every run count.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.6 — 2026-08-18

Dark mode
improved map styling
activity trimmer
a range of improvements and bug fixes

### 4.0.5 — 2026-08-17

Dark mode
improved map styling
activity trimmer
a range of improvements and bug fixes

### 4.0.3 — 2026-07-21

New: A colour toggle lets you dim every territory except your own - a clean, focused map at a tap.
New: Clubs get a full, searchable member directory. Find anyone, jump straight to their profile.
Back by popular demand: Running personal bests - your fastest 1K, 5K and 10K, updated as you run.
Improved: The direction arrow is back on the recording map so you always know which way you're facing.

Plus performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 4.0.2 — 2026-07-14

• Runs recorded with poor GPS signal now keep your full route
• Training plan runs are properly credited to your scheduled workout - including runs recorded offline
• Fixed incorrect pace, speed and elevation figures in miles
• Edit an activity's name, photos and visibility straight from the map
• a stack of smaller UI polish fixes

### 4.0.1 — 2026-07-08

Minor bug fixes and improvements

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*
