Comparison

INTVL vs Running Route Planner

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Territory-based running game
  • Live global competitions
  • Smart GPS tracking
  • Personalized running plans
  • Smartwatch support
  • Connected runner community
  • Detailed performance stats
Features
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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/

About

Running Route Planner

Generate custom running routes of any distance that start and end at your current location. Explore new areas, hit specific training goals, or simply break free from your usual paths. Offers live guidance, run history, and GPX export for your favorite devices.

Highlights
  • Generate loop routes from your location
  • Set custom distances (1-30 km/miles)
  • Multiple route options per generation
  • Live run tracking with turn guidance
  • Save and export routes as GPX
  • Run history and off-route warnings
Features
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Tired of running the same streets, or driving somewhere just to find a route? LoopRun builds a fresh running route from wherever you are, for exactly the distance you want, and brings you back to where you started. Set your distance, pick a shape, and tap once. LoopRun maps loops on real roads and paths using Apple Maps, then hands you a few options to choose from. WHY RUNNERS LOVE IT - Loop routes that start and finish at your location - Out-and-back routes when you want a simple turnaround - Choose your distance from 1 to 30 km (or miles) - Head any direction, or point it north, south, east or west - Several route options every time, so you never repeat yourself - Distance and a rough run-time estimate at a glance - Start your run in the app: live map, upcoming-turn guidance, pace, distance and remaining - Voice cues speak upcoming turns, distance milestones and off-route warnings - Run history: every run saved on your phone with distance, time and pace - Off-route warning brings you back to the loop - Choose kilometers or miles in Settings TAKE IT WITH YOU Export any route as a GPX file and load it straight onto your Garmin, Apple Watch, Coros, Suunto or Strava. Save your favorites and open them again any time. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything happens on your device. LoopRun does not collect your data, does not track you, and does not need an account. PERFECT FOR - Exploring a new city or neighborhood on foot - Hitting an exact training distance (5K, 10K, long run) - Breaking out of the same old loop - Walkers and cyclists too Try it free, then unlock unlimited route generation, saved favorites and GPX export with LoopRun Premium. LoopRun Premium is available as a weekly plan with a 3-day free trial, an annual plan, or a one-time Lifetime unlock. This app offers a weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial, and an annual subscription. A one-time Lifetime unlock is also available (non-renewing). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings. Restore purchases from the app settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.appharbour.com/looprun/privacy.html

Screenshots

INTVL4 screens
Running Route Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: INTVL at 83% against Running Route Planner's 0%. INTVL also leads on chart position (#38 vs unranked). Running Route Planner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. INTVL sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Running Route Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

INTVL ships an update every 6 days, Running Route Planner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
INTVL versus Running Route Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterINTVLRunning Route Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINTVL PTY LTDCharles Dapaah-Siakwan

Customer experience

INTVL

All ratings5,395 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,567 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative11.9%

Running Route Planner

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Running Route Planner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

INTVL

Subscriptions12
  • 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
3 purchases

Running Route Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$29.99

Questions

Is INTVL free?
INTVL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Running Route Planner free?
Running Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do INTVL or Running Route Planner have ads?
INTVL shows ads; Running Route Planner does not.
Which is updated more often, INTVL or Running Route Planner?
INTVL ships an update every 6 days, and Running Route Planner weekly. Most recently, INTVL was updated on October 15, 2026 and Running Route Planner on October 1, 2026.

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