Comparison

RunIntervals vs runo

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

Head to head
About

RunIntervals

Set custom interval timers with voice or tone alerts. This app seamlessly integrates with your existing audio and fitness apps, pausing or lowering music volume to ensure you never miss an alert.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval durations
  • Voice and tone alerts
  • Music volume lowering
  • Spoken audio pausing
  • Works with other apps
  • No user data collection
Features
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Just pick your interval durations and click GO! "Plays well with others," so if you have favorite apps for audio or fitness tracking it will work well alongside those. Audio voice alerts or tones will momentarily lower the volume of your music or briefly pause spoken audio just long enough to hear the alert, then let you get right back to listening! This app does not track or collect any user data.

About

runo

This app helps runners improve their cadence and maintain consistent pacing through rhythmic audio cues. It supports background operation, allowing users to listen to other audio content without interruption, and offers features for injury prevention and improved running efficiency.

Highlights
  • Customizable steps per minute (SPM)
  • Cadence training for improved form
  • Injury prevention through optimal stride
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Supports interval, tempo, and long runs
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Improve your running cadence, maintain consistent pacing, and reduce the risk of injury with Runo. Whether you’re a beginner or marathon runner, Runo helps you run smarter with rhythmic audio tailored to your pace. Listen to your favorite podcasts, or audiobooks while keeping perfect cadence: Runo runs in the background and blends into your workout, no interruptions, just better performance. WHY YOU’LL BE THRILLED WITH RUNO: 1) Customize your steps per minute (SPM), find your rythm! 2) Improve form and efficiency with cadence training 3) Prevent overstriding and reduce fatigue 4) Minimal, distraction free interface 5) Perfect for interval training, tempo runs, and long distance workouts 6) Apple Watch Support WHY CADENCE MATTERS FOR RUNNERS: Studies show that an optimal cadence can improve your running economy, help prevent injuries, and make you a more efficient runner. Runo makes it simple. Download Runo — your go to cadence trainer — and experience the rhythm of better running. Privacy Policy: https://runoapp.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Lovingly created by two runners, for runners everywhere.

Screenshots

RunIntervals2 screens
runo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: runo at every 2 days against RunIntervals's every 3 months. RunIntervals's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. RunIntervals sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and runo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RunIntervals against 4.5 for runo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 157 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of RunIntervals's written reviews are positive against 65% of runo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunIntervals ships an update every 3 months, runo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RunIntervals versus runo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunIntervalsruno
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (146 ratings) — better4.5 (157 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better64.5% of reviews
Number of ratings146157 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.3 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB129 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperRobotic Jam LLCKasegu

Customer experience

RunIntervals

All ratings123 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.2%

runo

All ratings152 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative32.3%

Bugs and requests

RunIntervals

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Interval tones not working with podcast/music
  • Interval tones not working on Apple Watch
  • App randomly stops during workouts

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to swap run/walk intervals
  • Option to start with walking
  • Ability to set number of repeats
  • Vibration alerts
  • Longer interval options (up to 30/60/120 mins)
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  • Repeat feature for intervals
  • Total time limit for workout

runo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RunIntervals

One-time2
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Big Tip$2.99
10 purchases

runo

Subscriptions10
  • Unlimited Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited Monthly$3.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is RunIntervals free?
RunIntervals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is runo free?
runo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RunIntervals or runo?
RunIntervals is rated higher. RunIntervals averages 4.7 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while runo averages 4.5 from 157 ratings.
Do RunIntervals or runo have ads?
Neither RunIntervals nor runo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunIntervals or runo?
RunIntervals ships an update every 3 months, and runo every 2 days. Most recently, RunIntervals was updated on November 2, 2026 and runo on November 8, 2026.

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