# ASICS Runkeeper vs Run With Hal

The clearest difference is ads: Run With Hal at none against ASICS Runkeeper's shown. Run With Hal also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). ASICS Runkeeper's advantage is ratings volume (379K vs 2.8K) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ASICS Runkeeper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Run With Hal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. 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 ASICS Runkeeper against 4.7 for Run With Hal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASICS Runkeeper has 379K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of ASICS Runkeeper's written reviews are positive against 65% of Run With Hal's.

ASICS Runkeeper ships an update every 2 weeks, Run With Hal monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ASICS Runkeeper | Run With Hal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (379K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asics-runkeeperrun-tracker/id300235330/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-with-hal/id1437166081/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **379K** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | **74.0% of reviews** | 65.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASICS Runner App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300226026) | [Peaksware, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/408047718) |

## What reviewers say

### ASICS Runkeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asics-runkeeperrun-tracker/id300235330)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Track your runs, set personalized goals, and follow guided workouts to improve your fitness. This app offers GPS tracking for various activities, progress monitoring, and motivational features to help you achieve your running ambitions.

**Highlights:** GPS activity tracking, Personalized training plans, Audio-guided workouts, Goal setting and progress monitoring, Integration with wearables and health apps, In-app challenges and rewards

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Runkeeper Go Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Runkeeper Go Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Runkeeper Go Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Runkeeper Go Quarterly | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Runkeeper Go Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Runkeeper Go Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Runkeeper Go Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Runkeeper Go Yearly no trial | $39.99 | per year |
| RK Go Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Motivating and helpful
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Customizable features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 GPS issues and inaccuracies
- 🐛 Syncing problems between devices
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Subscription model limits free features

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not recording properly
- Inconsistent distance and pace tracking
- Syncing issues between phone and watch
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add treadmill/indoor tracking option
- Improve training plan customization
- Enhance Apple Watch app functionality
- Provide more detailed analytics and insights
- Allow pausing/resuming of workouts


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ASICS Runkeeper free?

ASICS Runkeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Run With Hal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ASICS Runkeeper or Run With Hal?

ASICS Runkeeper is rated higher. ASICS Runkeeper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 379K ratings, while Run With Hal averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do ASICS Runkeeper or Run With Hal have ads?

ASICS Runkeeper shows ads; Run With Hal does not.

### Which is updated more often, ASICS Runkeeper or Run With Hal?

ASICS Runkeeper ships an update every 2 weeks, and Run With Hal monthly. Most recently, ASICS Runkeeper was updated on September 26, 2026 and Run With Hal on September 18, 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.*