INTVL vs Intrvl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
INTVL
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.
- Territory-based running game
- Live global competitions
- Smart GPS tracking
- Personalized running plans
- Smartwatch support
- Connected runner community
- Detailed performance stats
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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/
Intrvl
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Most people training make two critical mistakes—and they're costing you gains. Mistake #1: Rushing rest Research shows optimal rest depends on your goal: 30-90s for endurance, 1-3min for hypertrophy, 3-5+min for strength. Rushing rest leaves gains on the table. Mistake #2: Training on memory "What did I lift last time?" Without data, you're guessing. Without progressive overload, you're just working out—not building results. Intrvl solves both problems with precision timing and complete tracking—giving you the tools to rest properly, track consistently, and progress deliberately. PRECISION TIMER THAT NEVER DRIFTS • Background-safe countdown engine (accurate even when app is closed) • Dynamic Island & Live Activities (Lock Screen + Live timer controls) • Unified timer + weight entry (log sets without app-switching) • Custom intervals for HIIT, Tabata, conditioning, or sport-specific drills COMPLETE WEIGHT TRACKING • Rep-by-rep logging with weight progression with only a few taps • See exactly what you lifted last session • Warm-up set tagging (excluded from analytics) • Failure set marking (impacts Strain Score calculations) • Full workout history on-device ADVANCED ANALYTICS (100% ON-DEVICE) Intrvl calculates proprietary training metrics that competitors charge subscriptions for—all included, all processed on your device for complete privacy. • Strain Score — Quantifies training load by muscle group size and intensity; failure sets cost exponentially more • Effective Volume — Excludes warm-ups; shows only work that drives adaptations • Muscle Heatmap — Visual distribution of training focus across six muscle groups • Training Density — Volume-per-minute, average rest times, work capacity trends • Training Level — Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced/Elite indicator based on volume PROGRAM MANAGEMENT • Import multi-workout programs via file, or link (coaches can distribute via email/cloud/QR) • Schedule workouts to specific dates • Duplicate past workouts • Full customisation and editing • No servers. No accounts. Just file-sharing. PRIVACY & OWNERSHIP • "Data Not Collected" privacy label (rare in fitness apps) • 100% on-device analytics calculations • Optional iCloud sync (Apple-managed, company never sees data) • Works entirely offline ONE PAYMENT. LIFETIME OF GAINS. $24.99 USD. 14-day free trial. No subscriptions. No ads. All features included—no premium tier for analytics. Whether you're chasing competition results or building strength for life, the principles are the same: rest properly, track consistently, progress deliberately. Built for intermediate to advanced lifters who already know how to train—and want precision tools without complexity. ------- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Intrvl at none against INTVL's shown. INTVL's advantage is chart position (#33 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. INTVL sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Intrvl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
INTVL ships an update every 6 days, Intrvl every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | INTVL | Intrvl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #33 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INTVL PTY LTD | SCOTT EDWARD OWEN |
Bugs and requests
INTVL
Reported bugs
3 issues- Runs not recording properly
- App crashing during runs
- Issues with syncing and manual review
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Intrvl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
INTVL
- INTVL1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- INTVL7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- INTVL7 Days trial$8.991 Month
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- INTVL7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- INTVL$10.001 Month
- INTVL7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- INTVL$12.991 Month
- INTVL1 Month trial$49.991 Year
- INTVL7 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
- INTVL7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- INTVL$59.991 Year
- INTVL Annual Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year
Intrvl
- Intrvl Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Ownership$79.99









