# INTVL vs BreakFinder

The clearest difference is rating: INTVL at 4.7 against BreakFinder's 4.0. INTVL also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 1) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). BreakFinder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. INTVL sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and BreakFinder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

INTVL holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: INTVL has 5.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

INTVL ships an update every 6 days, BreakFinder every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | INTVL | BreakFinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intvl/id6472631698/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakfinder-surf-tracker/id6761776895/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 190 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTVL PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690979152) | [Philipp Winkler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891425158) |

## What reviewers say

### INTVL

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

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #46 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


### BreakFinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakfinder-surf-tracker/id6761776895)

This app transforms your smartwatch into an automatic surf session tracker, logging wave count, speed, and distance. It also serves as a phone-based hub for surf logs, forecasts for over 9,200 spots worldwide, and a unique take-off spot compass.

**Highlights:** Automatic wave detection, Cross-platform smartwatch compatibility, Comprehensive surf log, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Take-off spot compass, Global surf forecasts, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BreakFinder Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| BreakFinder Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| BreakFinder Premium Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is INTVL free?

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

### Is BreakFinder free?

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

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

INTVL is rated higher. INTVL averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while BreakFinder averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do INTVL or BreakFinder have ads?

INTVL shows ads; BreakFinder does not.

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

INTVL ships an update every 6 days, and BreakFinder every 5 days. Most recently, INTVL was updated on October 23, 2026 and BreakFinder on October 7, 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.*