Comparison

Distance Interval Trainer vs Checkpoint42

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

Head to head
About

Distance Interval Trainer

This app helps you train for running, biking, or walking by focusing on distance-based intervals. Set your work and rest distances, and receive notifications to guide your training sessions. It integrates with your music player to ensure you don't miss any alerts.

Highlights
  • Distance interval training
  • Timed interval option
  • Customizable work and rest distances
  • Start/stop notifications
  • Music integration
  • Walking interval support
Features
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Run or Bike Through the Finish Line! Break free from boring timers β€” our app puts the focus on distance-based interval training (though timed intervals are available too). Whether you’re training for 100m, 200m, or even 1000m repeats, simply set your sprint/walk/bike distance and rest distance β€” we’ll guide you with clear start and stop notifications so you can stay locked in on your workout. Perfect for runners, cyclists, and walkers who want structured, goal-oriented sessions. Seamlessly integrates with your music so you’ll never miss a cue β€” even mid-song. Pro tip: Continued GPS use in the background may reduce battery life.

About

Checkpoint42

Features
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Plan a running, biking, or hiking route, and add checkpoints along the way! Set a goal time and the app will automatically calculate when you need to be at each checkpoint, and the distance to each checkpoint. Pins can be dragged on long press to update route, and deleted or turned into checkpoints by tapping on the pin. Routes can be saved/loaded, and will save checkpoint/goal time data. Future improvements: -UX fixes -ability to add pins by tapping on a line connecting two existing pins -ability to follow user on run and give audio feedback -ability to enter text into pins for custom audio feedback -ability to map to road -different images for checkpoint pins -ability to hide non checkpoint pins -add "laps" -"close route" by adding pin to start location -"double back" by adding all pins again but in reverse order -ability to track stats

Screenshots

Distance Interval Trainer2 screens
Checkpoint424 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Checkpoint42 at Free against Distance Interval Trainer's $0.99. Checkpoint42 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Checkpoint42 is free to download; Distance Interval Trainer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Distance Interval Trainer versus Checkpoint42: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistance Interval TrainerCheckpoint42
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.611.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWill CuccaroJustin Chesterfield

In-app purchases

None

Distance Interval Trainer

No in-app purchases

None

Checkpoint42

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Distance Interval Trainer free?
Distance Interval Trainer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Checkpoint42 free?
Checkpoint42 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Distance Interval Trainer or Checkpoint42 have ads?
Neither Distance Interval Trainer nor Checkpoint42 shows ads.

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