# adidas Running vs Run With Hal

The clearest difference is ads: Run With Hal at none against adidas Running's shown. Run With Hal also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). adidas Running's advantage is ratings volume (109K vs 2.9K) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. adidas Running sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 adidas Running against 4.7 for Run With Hal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: adidas Running has 109K ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of adidas Running's written reviews are positive against 65% of Run With Hal's.

adidas Running ships an update every 2 weeks, Run With Hal monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | adidas Running | Run With Hal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adidas-running-run-tracker/id336599882/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-with-hal/id1437166081/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **109K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **65.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 280 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [adidas](https://appshunter.io/developer/336599885) | [Peaksware, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/408047718) |

## What reviewers say

### adidas Running

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adidas-running-run-tracker/id336599882)

Track your runs and fitness activities with personalized training plans for all levels. Connect with a global community, join challenges, and monitor your progress with detailed stats and expert guidance.

**Highlights:** Activity tracking for running, walking, cycling, and more, Personalized training plans for various distances, Syncs with Health Connect and popular devices, Community features with challenges and virtual races, Detailed activity statistics, Shoe tracking and progress monitoring

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Runtastic Premium Membership - Free Running Training Plans & Story Runs | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Runtastic Premium Membership - Free Running Training Plans & Story Runs | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $35.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership* | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $45.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| The Carrier of Truth | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Globerunner | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Tetradome Run I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Running App Training Plans - 5k, 10k, Marathons and More | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful voice feedback
- 👍 Motivating and inspiring
- 🚀 Seamless Apple Watch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 GPS and distance tracking issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
- 🐛 Unreliable app stability and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to stop activity at goal distance
- Inconsistent voice feedback and alerts
- Syncing issues with Apple Health
- Disappearing user data and history

**Requested features**

- Customizable training plans
- Treadmill tracking capabilities
- Improved route planning and mapping
- Better integration with other fitness apps
- More detailed performance analytics


### 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 adidas Running free?

adidas Running 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, adidas Running or Run With Hal?

adidas Running is rated higher. adidas Running averages 4.8 out of 5 from 109K ratings, while Run With Hal averages 4.7 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do adidas Running or Run With Hal have ads?

adidas Running shows ads; Run With Hal does not.

### Which is updated more often, adidas Running or Run With Hal?

adidas Running ships an update every 2 weeks, and Run With Hal monthly. Most recently, adidas Running was updated on October 31, 2026 and Run With Hal on October 29, 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.*