# Run With Hal vs SOLE+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Run With Hal at 65% against SOLE+'s 16%. Run With Hal also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.2). SOLE+'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Run With Hal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and SOLE+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Run With Hal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Run With Hal's written reviews are positive against 16% of SOLE+'s.

Run With Hal ships an update monthly, SOLE+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run With Hal | SOLE+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-with-hal/id1437166081/reviews)** | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sole-plus/id1531545488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.2% of reviews** | 16.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peaksware, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/408047718) | [Dyaco International Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1100739707) |

## What reviewers say

### Run With Hal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-with-hal/id1437166081)

This app provides personalized, adaptive training plans for various running distances, from 5K to 50K. It's guided by legendary coach Hal Higdon and adjusts to your progress, schedule, and goals. Features include GPS tracking, daily tips, and progress summaries to help you achieve your running ambitions.

**Highlights:** Adaptive training plans, Plans for 5K to 50K races, Daily motivation from Hal Higdon, GPS tracking, Flexible scheduling, Progress tracking and summaries

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Run With Hal+ 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Run With Hal+ 6 Month | $35.99 | per 6 months |
| Run With Hal+ 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to follow plan
- 🚀 Adaptive training
- 💪 Helps achieve goals
- 🎉 Great for beginners
- 🤖 Structured and detailed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Lacks flexibility to adjust schedule
- 🤔 Questionable pacing recommendations
- 🔌 No Apple Watch integration
- 📊 Limited data tracking and feedback
- 🐛 Technical issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during runs
- Syncing issues with fitness trackers
- Inconsistent pacing calculations
- Inability to delete or modify existing training plans

**Requested features**

- Add ability to adjust schedule and swap workout days
- Integrate with more fitness tracking platforms (Apple Health, Strava, etc.)
- Provide more detailed performance feedback and analytics
- Add audio/voice cues during runs
- Improve cross-training logging and support


### SOLE+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sole-plus/id1531545488)

Track your fitness progress by syncing workout data from your Sole equipment. View detailed summaries, monitor trends, and stay motivated with achievements. Integrates with Apple Health for comprehensive health tracking.

**Highlights:** Workout history sync, In-depth workout summaries, Fitness trend analysis, Progress tracking, Achievement unlocking, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Smooth and quiet workouts
- 🎨 Nice variety of workout videos
- 📊 Helpful workout tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Connectivity issues with treadmill and app
- 🐛 Crashes and data loss when saving workouts
- 🕰️ Inconsistent data syncing with Apple Health
- 🔇 Lack of volume control/mute option
- 📱 Subpar user experience and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Duplicate workout entries
- Incorrect data reporting (calories, distance, etc.)
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to cast/mirror workouts to TV
- Bluetooth music playback during workouts
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Vertical feet tracking
- iPad-optimized layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run With Hal free?

Run With Hal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SOLE+ free?

SOLE+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Run With Hal or SOLE+?

Run With Hal is rated higher. Run With Hal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while SOLE+ averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.

### Do Run With Hal or SOLE+ have ads?

Neither Run With Hal nor SOLE+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Run With Hal or SOLE+?

Run With Hal ships an update monthly, and SOLE+ weekly. Most recently, Run With Hal was updated on October 17, 2026 and SOLE+ on October 13, 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.*