# TrainingPeaks vs INTVL

The clearest difference is ads: TrainingPeaks at none against INTVL's shown. INTVL's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 62%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TrainingPeaks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and INTVL sells 9 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 TrainingPeaks against 4.7 for INTVL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 5.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of TrainingPeaks's written reviews are positive against 83% of INTVL's.

TrainingPeaks ships an update fortnightly, INTVL every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrainingPeaks | INTVL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainingpeaks-plan-train-lift/id408047715/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intvl/id6472631698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 5.7K |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #102 | **#76** |
| Size | 284 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peaksware, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/408047718) | [INTVL PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690979152) |

## What reviewers say

### TrainingPeaks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainingpeaks-plan-train-lift/id408047715)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This platform helps athletes and coaches plan, track, and analyze training for endurance events. It offers flexible planning, actionable insights, and integrated strength training to maximize performance. Connect with coaches or load plans to optimize your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Flexible training planning, Actionable data insights, Integrated strength training, Virtual indoor training, Seamless device syncing, Advanced coaching tools

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Premium Subscription | $48.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $134.99 | per year |
| One Month Premium Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |
| One Year Premium Subscription | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great training tool
- 📊 Comprehensive data and analytics
- 🤝 Seamless integration with other apps
- 🗓️ Useful for planning and tracking training
- 💪 Helps improve performance and fitness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app experience
- 🤔 Complicated and not very user-friendly
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited functionality in mobile app
- 🕰️ Slow sync and data processing

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent sync between mobile app and web version
- Workout data not always accurately recorded or displayed
- Frequent crashes and performance issues
- Login problems and password reset difficulties
- Incompatibility with certain devices and platforms

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and customize training plans
- Improved user interface and navigation
- Better integration with Apple Health and other fitness apps
- Dark mode option
- More affordable subscription tiers


### INTVL

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

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #99 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Transform your walks, runs, and bike rides into a real-world game where you claim territory by completing routes. Compete globally or locally, win real prizes, and connect with a community of athletes. Integrates with popular fitness devices and Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Claim real-world territory by completing routes, Compete on global and local leaderboards, Win real prizes through competitions, Join clubs for team-based play, Social feed to follow other players, Integrates with Garmin, Fitbit, Apple Health, and more, Gamified fitness experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| INTVL | $7.99 | per month |
| INTVL | $7.99 | per month |
| INTVL | $8.99 | 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 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 TrainingPeaks free?

TrainingPeaks 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, TrainingPeaks or INTVL?

INTVL is rated higher. TrainingPeaks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while INTVL averages 4.7 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do TrainingPeaks or INTVL have ads?

INTVL shows ads; TrainingPeaks does not.

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

TrainingPeaks ships an update fortnightly, and INTVL every 6 days. Most recently, TrainingPeaks was updated on November 5, 2026 and INTVL on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TrainingPeaks or INTVL?

TrainingPeaks currently peaks at #102 in the App Store charts, and INTVL at #76. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*