Comparison

Run With Hal vs Runplanner

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

Head to head
About

Run With Hal

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
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Train smarter, not harder, with Run With Hal. Powered by legendary coach Hal Higdon, the app delivers personalized, adaptive training plans that evolve with your goals, schedule, and performance. Whether you’re running your first 5K, training for a marathon, or tackling a 50K, Hal guides every step. **Features** - Adaptive plans that adjust automatically as you train - Plans for 5K, 8K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and 50K - Daily tips from Hal to keep you motivated - GPS tracking for pace, distance, and effort - Flexible scheduling with long-run customization and blackout dates - Progress tracking with charts, stats, and weekly summaries - Train for multiple races with blended adaptive plans Start your plan today and reach your marathon, half marathon, or race goals with Hal Higdon’s proven methods.

About

Runplanner

Plan precise running routes that follow actual roads and footpaths, not just straight lines. Features include traffic light detection, roundtrip generation, and turn-by-turn navigation. Schedule runs, build structured workouts, and track shoe mileage.

Highlights
  • Snaps to real roads and footpaths
  • Traffic light detection
  • Roundtrip route generator
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • Workout plan builder
  • GPX import/export
  • Gear mileage tracking
Features
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Most running route planners draw a straight line between two points and call it a route. Runplanner snaps to real roads, footpaths and cycleways, so what you plan is what you actually run. Tap waypoints on the map and Runplanner builds a route along the streets and trails that are really there. You see your true distance, a proper elevation profile and a breakdown of the surfaces you'll be running on, before you leave the house. No account, no ads. TRAFFIC LIGHT DETECTION Runplanner detects traffic lights along your route and shows them on the map. Know exactly where your natural pause points are, which is useful for intervals, tempo runs, or planning a route where you won't be stuck waiting at every crossing. ROUNDTRIP GENERATOR Tell Runplanner how far you want to run and it builds a loop back to your starting point. Ideal for training days when you want a distance, not a destination. RUNNER-FIRST ROUTING Footpaths and cycleways take priority over busy car roads. Surface awareness tells you whether you're heading onto tarmac, gravel or trail. No surprises. TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION Start your run and follow along live: street names, turn directions and an alert the moment you go off-route. SCHEDULE YOUR RUNS Plan future runs in the built-in calendar and get a notification on the day. Route planner and training calendar in one. WORKOUT PLANS Build structured sessions directly on your route, from warm-up through intervals to cool-down, with custom pace zones for each segment. WEATHER CHECK See the forecast before you head out. Know whether to bring a jacket before you've laced up. ROUTE METRICS Distance, estimated duration, pace, elevation and road type breakdown update in real time while you plan. GPX IMPORT AND EXPORT Export any route as a GPX file for your running watch or training platform. Import existing GPX files with one tap. SHARE ROUTES Share routes with friends via QR code or link. They scan, you both run the same route. GEAR TRACKING Log which shoes you ran in and track mileage per pair, so you know when it's time to replace them. PRIVACY FIRST No account required. No ads. Your routes and activities are stored locally on your device with AES-256 encryption. We don't track you, sell your data or push you toward a premium tier. Built by a runner, for runners. runplannerapp.com

Screenshots

Run With Hal4 screens
Runplanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runplanner at none against Run With Hal's 3. Runplanner also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Run With Hal's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Run With Hal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Runplanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Runplanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Run With Hal has 2.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run With Hal ships an update monthly, Runplanner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Run With Hal versus Runplanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun With HalRunplanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.8K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.8K — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeaksware, LLCLesley Natrop

Customer experience

Run With Hal

All ratings2,847 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews302 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative23.8%

Runplanner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Run With Hal

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Runplanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Run With Hal

Subscriptions3
  • Run With Hal+ 1 Month$6.991 Month
  • Run With Hal+ 6 Month14 Days trial$35.996 Months
  • Run With Hal+ 1 Year14 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Runplanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Run With Hal free?
Run With Hal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runplanner free?
Runplanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Run With Hal or Runplanner?
Runplanner is rated higher. Run With Hal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Runplanner averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Run With Hal or Runplanner have ads?
Neither Run With Hal nor Runplanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Run With Hal or Runplanner?
Run With Hal ships an update monthly, and Runplanner every 5 days. Most recently, Run With Hal was updated on October 20, 2026 and Runplanner on October 13, 2026.

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