Comparison

Interval Run vs First Stroke Swim School

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

Head to head
About

Interval Run

This app provides vocal guidance for interval training, letting you focus on your workout. It includes pre-set programs and customizable intervals, with spoken feedback over your music.

Highlights
  • Vocal feedback for interval changes
  • Pre-set workout programs
  • Customizable intervals
  • Spoken feedback over music
  • Multiple voice options
Features
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Interval Run guides you with vocal feedback through your interval exercise. Select a workout, tap 'Start' and focus on your exercise, not the watch. HIGHLIGHTS: * Spoken feedback to notify the user when to switch from walking to running (or 8 other types) * Tabata, Couch 2 5K, Gateway to 8K and One Hour Runner programs included. * Customizable intervals * The feedback is spoken over your music * Many different voices (coaches) available.

About

First Stroke Swim School

Features
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Our aim at First Stroke Swim School is to maintain an environment for all children to learn to swim that is fun, happy, stimulating encouraging, and welcoming so they are excited to keep coming back whilst learning a lifelong skill like swimming. We have various levels in our program to ensure every child learns and progresses at their own pace. All new students over 3 years of age are given a free assessment before joining to determine what level they would best suit. Through achievable goals set out in each specific level and various teaching methods, your child will be sure to be swimming confidently as they progress through our program which is fully designed and set by Ben Tallent our owner/operator Lessons are held 7 days a week, Monday – Thursday evenings & Monday – Sunday Mornings. Contact us today to join our FSSS Family! STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL OUR INFO BY ENABLING YOUR PUSH NOTIFICATIONS WITHIN OUR APP!

Screenshots

Interval Run4 screens
First Stroke Swim School3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: First Stroke Swim School at Free against Interval Run's $1.99. First Stroke Swim School also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Interval Run's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On 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

First Stroke Swim School is free to download; Interval Run costs $1.99 up front. Interval Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. First Stroke Swim School asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Run ships an update every 4 months, First Stroke Swim School monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interval Run versus First Stroke Swim School: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval RunFirst Stroke Swim School
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDelta VeeThe trustee for Benjamin Tallent Family Trust

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Interval Run

One-time10
  • Ivy$0.99
  • Heather$0.99
  • Joanna$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Geraint$0.99
  • Russell$0.99
  • Brian$0.99
  • Emma$0.99
  • Justin$0.99
  • Raveena$0.99
  • Salli$0.99
None

First Stroke Swim School

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Run free?
Interval Run costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is First Stroke Swim School free?
First Stroke Swim School is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Run or First Stroke Swim School have ads?
Neither Interval Run nor First Stroke Swim School shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Run or First Stroke Swim School?
Interval Run ships an update every 4 months, and First Stroke Swim School monthly. Most recently, Interval Run was updated on October 27, 2026 and First Stroke Swim School on September 25, 2026.

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