Comparison

Interval Rush vs Interval Running

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

Head to head
About

Interval Rush

Features
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Unlock your fastest running potential with a training app built for progress, precision, and performance. This app combines custom interval programming and detailed performance analytics to help you train with purpose and run stronger, whether you're preparing for your first 5K or chasing a new personal best. Train With Control Build fully customized interval workouts Set time, distance, pace targets, rest, and repeats Choose from proven workout templates for speed, endurance, thresholds, and recovery Personalized Running Guidance Create a training plan based on your goal Workouts matched to your level, pace, and target distance Train with structure and consistency Run Anywhere. Track Everything. Open run mode for free running Live pace, distance, cadence, and heart-rate tracking Audio and haptic guidance to keep you on target Apple Watch Native Start and complete runs from your wrist Train without your phone Sync sessions for detailed review on your phone Analyze. Learn. Improve. Interval breakdowns and detailed pacing Heart-rate zones and training load Splits and performance trends over time Built for Every Runner Whether you are a beginner building endurance, a competitive runner chasing speed, or someone who wants smarter training structure, this app gives you the tools to reach the next level. Train with intention. Run with confidence. Improve with every session.

About

Interval Running

Create personalized running routines that adapt to your daily energy levels. Mix walking, jogging, running, and sprinting with custom intervals and voice coaching. Track progress and set goals without comparison.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval plans
  • Voice coaching for hands-free use
  • Goal-based running themes
  • Detailed phase analysis
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
  • Shareable run cards
Features
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Some days you want to run fast. Other days, a light walk feels just right. Instead of comparing yourself with others, combine walking, jogging, running, and sprint intervals around today's goal and how you feel. Interval Running helps everyone create and continue a running flow that works for them, from first-time runners to experienced runners looking for a stronger workout. On a beginner day, running for one minute and walking for three is more than enough. Choose a gentle recovery plan when you want to take it easy, or alternate sprints and recovery phases when you are ready for a challenge. Once you start, the voice coach announces the next phase and countdown. Keep your phone in your pocket and focus on your breathing and movement instead of the screen. If you are new to running, build a habit by comfortably alternating walking and running. If your goal is weight management, choose a sustainable routine instead of pushing too hard. If you run for fitness, train regularly at an intensity that suits how you feel that day. If you already enjoy running, combine walks, jogs, runs, and sprints to create the workout you want. KEY FEATURES ■ Recommended plans for your goal Choose from six themes designed for different goals: Beginner, Fat Burn, Balanced, Performance, Endurance, and Recovery. ■ Custom intervals, built your way Arrange warm-up, walking, jogging, running, sprinting, and cool-down phases in any order and duration. Adjust repetitions and intensity to suit you. ■ Voice coaching without watching the screen Hear the next phase, time remaining, and countdown. Keep moving without repeatedly checking your phone. ■ Time, distance, pace, and estimated calories Review your workout time, distance, average pace, and estimated calories. Your record is not a score against others; it is proof that you kept moving. ■ Analysis for every running phase Compare time, distance, and speed across walking, jogging, running, and sprint phases. See how the flow you designed played out in your workout. ■ Daily, weekly, and monthly goals and reports Set a daily time, distance, or calorie goal and weekly or monthly workout-day goals. Review the progress and changes you build over time. ■ Share your run card and plan Turn today's run into a shareable card. Friends can scan its QR code to save the interval plan you created. Running does not have to mean going faster, longer, or farther. It is okay to start gently, walk along the way, or challenge yourself when you feel ready. Take care of yourself, listen to your body's rhythm, and gradually create a flow that is your own. Start a run made for who you are today with Interval Running.

Screenshots

Interval Rush4 screens
Interval Running4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Running at none against Interval Rush's shown. Interval Rush's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Interval Rush versus Interval Running: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval RushInterval Running
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMartijn Robert LinstraRYNYUL

In-app purchases

None

Interval Rush

No in-app purchases

None

Interval Running

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Rush free?
Interval Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Interval Running free?
Interval Running is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Rush or Interval Running have ads?
Interval Rush shows ads; Interval Running does not.

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