# Wahoo vs INTVL

Wahoo and INTVL both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of INTVL's written reviews are positive against 43% of Wahoo's. INTVL also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). Wahoo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (43K vs 5.4K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wahoo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and INTVL sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Wahoo against 4.7 for INTVL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wahoo has 43K ratings behind it against 5.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Wahoo's written reviews are positive against 83% of INTVL's.

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, INTVL every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wahoo | INTVL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wahoo/id391599899/reviews) | [4.7 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intvl/id6472631698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 5.4K |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | **83.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 387 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wahoo Fitness](https://appshunter.io/developer/359225354) | [INTVL PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690979152) |

## What reviewers say

### Wahoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wahoo/id391599899)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful fitness tracker for various activities like running, cycling, and strength training. It helps you visualize training zones, analyze past workouts, and connect with Bluetooth sensors for detailed data. You can also manage and update compatible Wahoo devices.

**Highlights:** Record indoor and outdoor workouts, Visualize training zones (power, heart rate), Analyze activity history from Wahoo devices, Pair and use multiple Bluetooth sensors, Connect, update, and set up Wahoo devices, Control KICKR smart bikes and trainers, Accurate calorie burn calculation

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wahoo Core | $4.99 | per month |
| Wahoo | $17.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tracks more than just pace and heart rate
- 🚀 GPS tracking is sound
- 👍 Audio announcements have good options
- 👍 Works well with Zwift
- 👍 Provides a consistent training experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently, especially for long workouts
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly even in battery saving mode
- 🔒 Requires mandatory account creation and data sharing
- 🐛 Unreliable GPS and cadence tracking
- 🐛 Inconsistent distance and calorie measurements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when connecting to trainer
- Fails to record GPS, heart rate, and other sensor data
- Syncing issues with Strava and other platforms
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between workout types

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of data screens
- Add ability to create and load pre-set workouts
- Improve Strava and Apple Health integration
- Bring back offline workout editing
- Add an Apple Watch app for better integration


### INTVL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intvl/id6472631698)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #80 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app transforms running into a live, global territory-based game. Compete with others to claim real space on a map, engage in live takeovers, and rise through the ranks. It combines strategy, competition, and exploration with personalized training plans and community features.

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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Truly innovative running app
- 👍 Good fun app
- 👍 Perfect for unmotivated runners
- 👍 Love the community aspect
- 👍 Motivating

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wahoo free?

Wahoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is INTVL free?

INTVL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wahoo or INTVL?

Wahoo and INTVL are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 43K and 5.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Wahoo or INTVL have ads?

INTVL shows ads; Wahoo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wahoo or INTVL?

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, and INTVL every 6 days. Most recently, Wahoo was updated on October 17, 2026 and INTVL on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*