# Intervals Pro vs RUN interval

The clearest difference is update cadence: Intervals Pro at every 8 days against RUN interval's every 3 months. Intervals Pro also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 1K). RUN interval's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intervals Pro sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RUN interval sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Intervals Pro against 4.7 for RUN interval. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intervals Pro has 14K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Intervals Pro's written reviews are positive against 77% of RUN interval's.

Intervals Pro ships an update every 8 days, RUN interval every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intervals Pro | RUN interval |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intervals-pro-hiit-timer/id957586938/reviews)** | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-interval-running-timer/id1352270752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 77.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intervals, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/331071662) | [CAN YOU HEAR ME SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/711042540) |

## What reviewers say

### Intervals Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intervals-pro-hiit-timer/id957586938)

Create and follow custom interval training routines for various fitness activities. This app offers extensive customization for intervals, alerts, and goals, with seamless integration for Apple Watch and Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Highly customizable intervals (time/distance), Spoken interval names and prompts, Standalone Apple Watch workouts, Workout history with Apple Health, Home screen widgets for quick launch, Bluetooth heart rate monitor support, Siri Shortcuts integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Intervals Pro (Legacy) | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable timers and intervals
- 🚀 Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 💪 Helps with fitness goals and training
- 🔍 Detailed workout tracking and analytics
- 🎨 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync and connectivity issues
- 🔍 Lack of clear guidance and documentation
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Workout data not syncing correctly
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for interval displays
- Ability to batch delete or manage workout history
- Integration with more third-party fitness apps


### RUN interval

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-interval-running-timer/id1352270752)

This app simplifies interval and Fartlek running by allowing you to set custom targets for time or distance during hard, easy, and rest efforts. It offers detailed post-run summaries, audio and visual feedback, and an Apple Watch app for enhanced training.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval sessions, Time and distance targets, Distance Goal option, Audio and visual feedback, Detailed run summaries, Apple Watch app, Strava sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The full RUN interval | $1.99 | one-time |
| The full RUN interval | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intervals Pro free?

Intervals Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RUN interval free?

RUN interval is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Intervals Pro or RUN interval?

Intervals Pro is rated higher. Intervals Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while RUN interval averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Intervals Pro or RUN interval have ads?

Neither Intervals Pro nor RUN interval shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Intervals Pro or RUN interval?

Intervals Pro ships an update every 8 days, and RUN interval every 3 months. Most recently, Intervals Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and RUN interval on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*