Comparison

Distance Interval Trainer vs SparkMove

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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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 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

SparkMove

Features
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Log strength, runs and walks on iPhone and Apple Watch. Your buddy grows with every workout. SparkMove turns training into a game you can keep up with. Pick a buddy (Tor for strength, Gust for cardio, Dew for flexibility), train, and watch it evolve through four stages as you earn points, gear and streaks. START FAST β€’ One tap starts your next workout. New here? Your first workout is ready to go. β€’ Strength and Flex programs with sets, reps, weight and rest timers, plus Digital Crown input on Apple Watch. β€’ Run and Walk with GPS routes, pace, heart rate and splits. Pause and resume, with haptic taps at every mile or km and when you drift from your target pace. SEE YOUR PROGRESS β€’ A muscle map shows what you trained and what you skipped. β€’ Personal records show how much you improved, like 225 lb, up 10 lb. β€’ Weekly streaks, workout history and shareable cards for your best lifts, runs and streaks. MADE FOR APPLE WATCH β€’ Start and finish workouts from your wrist, even without your iPhone nearby. Everything syncs through iCloud. β€’ An Up Next card on the Watch start screen, and a SparkMove widget for your watch face and Smart Stack. β€’ Large, high-contrast live screens built to read mid-run. EARN SOMETHING EVERY SESSION β€’ Buddy evolution, collectible gear, and rewards for new places you explore on outdoor runs and walks. β€’ Training Circles: train toward a shared goal with friends. FREE AND TRAINER PASS Your buddy, its evolution and basic gear are free. New users get a 14-day trial of Trainer Pass. After that, Trainer Pass adds full report breakdowns (splits, heart rate, pace, elevation), unlimited saved programs (free plan: 3), Coach Mode (real-time weight and rep suggestions that adjust to how each set felt), and creating a Training Circle. Trainer Pass is $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year, auto-renewing. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy and Terms: https://nusirichun.github.io/sparkmove-legal/ GOOD TO KNOW β€’ SparkMove saves workouts to Apple Health and reads heart rate, distance and steps with your permission. Location is used for outdoor route tracking. β€’ Workouts started on iPhone need iOS 26 or later. On earlier versions, start workouts from your Apple Watch.

Screenshots

Distance Interval Trainer4 screens
SparkMove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SparkMove at Free against Distance Interval Trainer's $0.99. SparkMove also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

SparkMove is free to download; Distance Interval Trainer costs $0.99 up front. Distance Interval Trainer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SparkMove sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distance Interval Trainer ships an update every 7 months, SparkMove weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Distance Interval Trainer versus SparkMove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistance Interval TrainerSparkMove
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWill CuccaroNathapon Usirichun

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Distance Interval Trainer

One-time2
  • Premium$0.99
  • Coach$3.99
5 purchases

SparkMove

Subscriptions2
  • Trainer Pass (Monthly)14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Trainer Pass (Annual)14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Gust: Gale Skin$2.99
  • Tor: Geode Skin$2.99
  • Dew: Riptide Skin$2.99

Questions

Is Distance Interval Trainer free?
Distance Interval Trainer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SparkMove free?
SparkMove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Distance Interval Trainer or SparkMove have ads?
Neither Distance Interval Trainer nor SparkMove shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distance Interval Trainer or SparkMove?
Distance Interval Trainer ships an update every 7 months, and SparkMove weekly. Most recently, Distance Interval Trainer was updated on October 29, 2026 and SparkMove on October 31, 2026.

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