Comparison

Distance Interval Trainer vs Spartan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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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Free to download. Premium, a one-time purchase, unlocks the Apple Watch app (try 3 runs free), Indoor runs and your full history. Run or Bike Through the Finish Line! Break free from boring timers — 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 — 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 — even mid-song. Pro tip: Continued GPS use in the background may reduce battery life.

About

Spartan

This social fitness app helps users track workouts, log nutrition, and connect with a supportive community. Compete with friends on leaderboards, join challenges, and share progress to stay motivated. Features include real-time workout timers, macro tracking, and private messaging.

Highlights
  • Log workouts and track progress
  • Real-time timers for sessions
  • Nutrition and macro tracking
  • Leaderboards and challenges
  • Social feed and direct messaging
  • Privacy controls for accounts
Features
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Welcome to Spartan—the social fitness community built for people who train with purpose. Whether you’re chasing your first pull-up, perfecting your form, or competing for the top spot on your gym leaderboard, Spartan gives you the tools—and the tribe—to push past limits. Join a feed where sweat meets community. Log workouts, share progress, and celebrate wins with people who actually get it. Every rep, every meal, every challenge—it all counts toward building the strongest version of you. **Crush Every Workout** • Start and track any routine, from strength training to cardio. • Log sets, reps, and weights live with real-time timers that keep your session flowing. • Invite friends to group workouts and push each other through every round. • End strong—your results sync instantly to your feed and progress charts. **Dial In Your Nutrition** • Track macros with precision. • Scan food barcodes to log meals in seconds. • Watch your daily intake update automatically as you eat. • Adjust goals anytime to match your training cycle. **Compete with Friends** • See where you rank on leaderboards by muscle group or total volume. • Join challenges and earn bragging rights in your gym circle. • Visualize your growth with clean progress graphs—no noise, just results. **Connect & Stay Motivated** • Scroll your Feed to see friends’ workouts, PRs, and tips. • Like, comment, or drop a supportive emoji—it’s fitness, not filters. • Message teammates directly or create group chats to plan tomorrow’s grind. • Share photos, sets, or post-workout selfies to keep the hype alive. **Privacy That Lifts With You** • Choose between Public and Private accounts. • Approve followers and decide who can view your workouts—just like Instagram. • Your personal metrics are always protected through secure Firebase storage. **Seamless. Smart. Secure** • Sign in with Apple, Google, or Email—your data syncs safely across devices. • Cloud-backed persistence keeps your sessions and macros ready anytime. • No ads. No hidden paywalls. Just pure training focus. Why Spartan? Because fitness is better together. Because progress feels stronger when shared. Because your goals deserve a community that cheers louder than the crowd. Join athletes, lifters, and everyday Spartans logging their grind, competing with friends, and building strength that lasts. Download Spartan today. Your community. Your workouts. Your next level. Terms of Service— https://www.thespartan.app/terms.html Private Policy— https://www.thespartan.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Distance Interval Trainer4 screens
Spartan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spartan at Free against Distance Interval Trainer's $0.99. Spartan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Distance Interval Trainer's advantage is chart position (#30 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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

Spartan is free to download; Distance Interval Trainer costs $0.99 up front. Distance Interval Trainer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Spartan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Distance Interval Trainer versus Spartan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistance Interval TrainerSpartan
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#30 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB132 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWill CuccaroYiming Bai

Customer experience

Distance Interval Trainer

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Spartan

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Distance Interval Trainer

One-time2
  • Premium$0.99
  • Coach$3.99
None

Spartan

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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