Comparison

Couch2Go vs Interval Trainr

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

Head to head
About

Couch2Go

Features
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From the couch to your first 5K, in nine weeks. Couch2Go is a guided run/walk program that meets you where you are β€” and gently takes you further. No spreadsheets, no guesswork, no gym. Just lace up and press play. β€” HOW IT WORKS β€” Each workout alternates short bursts of running with walking recovery. Week by week, the running gets a little longer and the walking gets a little shorter. By week nine, you're running 5K. The progression is gradual on purpose: this is how beginners actually become runners without burning out or getting injured. β€” WHAT'S INSIDE β€” - A complete 9-week plan: 27 workouts, three per week - Clear audio cues so you never check your phone mid-run - A timeline you can read at a glance β€” know what's coming before your lungs do - Distance, pace, and calories tracked automatically - Weekly stats and trends so you can see how far you've come - 17 badges to celebrate the milestones that matter - Streaks and gentle nudges to help you stay consistent - Works with your music β€” Spotify, Apple Music, podcasts, anything β€” DESIGNED FOR REAL BEGINNERS β€” If you've never run before, this is the app for you. If you've tried to start running and stopped, this is the app for you. If you used to run and want a kind way back, this is the app for you. We don't shout. We don't shame. We don't push you to "crush" anything. Consistency beats intensity β€” every time β€” and we'll be there at the finish of each week to remind you. β€” PRIVACY FIRST β€” Your runs stay on your device. We don't sell your data. We don't run ads. We don't need an account to get you started. β€” READY WHEN YOU ARE β€” Tap. Lace up. Go.

About

Interval Trainr

Features
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Build your workout. Set your pace. Train your way. Interval Trainr makes structured interval training simple. Create reusable workouts using Walk, Jog, Run, Sprint, or your own custom exercises, then let Interval Trainr guide you through each interval. Build straightforward workouts or create more advanced training sessions with repeat groups, warm-ups, and cool-downs. Clear countdowns and optional audio cues help you stay focused without constantly looking at your screen. BUILD YOUR TRAINING β€’ Create and save reusable interval workouts β€’ Combine Walk, Jog, Run, Sprint, and custom exercises β€’ Set precise durations for every interval β€’ Add repeat groups for rounds and circuits β€’ Add optional warm-up and cool-down sections β€’ Reorder and customize your workout at any time TRAIN WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS β€’ Clear full-screen interval countdown β€’ See your current exercise and what comes next β€’ Optional start and transition countdowns β€’ Synchronized countdown ticks β€’ Voice, tone, haptic, or silent interval cues β€’ Choose your preferred system voice and speaking rate β€’ Optional encouragement during your workout β€’ Pause, resume, restart, or stop whenever needed FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS β€’ Keep a private history of your training sessions β€’ Review completed and stopped workouts β€’ See simple weekly and monthly progress WORKS WITH YOUR MUSIC Keep listening to music, podcasts, or other audio while you train. Interval Trainr provides brief cues while allowing your other audio to continue. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your workouts, history, and preferences stay on your device. Interval Trainr requires no account and includes no ads, analytics, or tracking. Whether you’re building walk/run intervals, sprint sessions, circuits, or your own training routine, Interval Trainr gives you the structure you need without getting in your way.

Screenshots

Couch2Go4 screens
Interval Trainr4 screens

Verdict

The call

Couch2Go and Interval Trainr are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Couch2Go versus Interval Trainr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCouch2GoInterval Trainr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHrvoje KrizicTimothy Maloney

In-app purchases

None

Couch2Go

No in-app purchases

None

Interval Trainr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Couch2Go free?
Couch2Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Interval Trainr free?
Interval Trainr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Couch2Go or Interval Trainr have ads?
Neither Couch2Go nor Interval Trainr shows ads.

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