Comparison

Run 10k vs Run With Hal

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

Head to head
About

Run 10k

This app guides beginners through a 13-week program to build endurance for running a 10k. It uses interval training with voice cues for running and walking, and can track pace and distance with GPS or be used indoors. It also includes stretching routines and integrates with the Health app.

Highlights
  • 13-week interval training program
  • Voice cues for run/walk intervals
  • GPS tracking for pace and distance
  • Animated spoken stretching routines
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Health app integration
Features
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Run 10km (6.2 miles) with this simple series of interval workouts designed to gradually build your endurance. The Run 10k app is perfect for beginner runners and former runners who want to start running again. This app has voice cues that guide you even when your screen is locked. The app tells you when to run and walk and gives audio cues for distance and pace when you use GPS. You can use this app outside, on a track, or in the gym. FEATURES • Apple Watch app—you can leave your phone at home while you workout with our Watch app, or continue to use our Watch app together with the iPhone app. • Speaks pace, distance, intervals, and halfway point. • Optionally uses GPS for pace and distance. (You can also use this app on a treadmill or indoor track without GPS.) • Animated, spoken stretching programs. • Tap out your heart rate on the heart icon. • Supports Bluetooth heart rate monitors. • Integrates with the Health app. ABOUT the WORKOUTS • 13-week training program for beginners. • Each workout ranges from 40 to 76 minutes long. • Interval training alternates between jogging and walking. • Workout intervals gradually become more challenging. • Tapers in the last week for your 10k race. • 5-minute warmup and 5-minute cooldown, which are optional. • Speaks each jog and walk interval, the halfway mark, and 1-minute-left mark. • Optionally speaks pace and distance information every mile or km. • Automatically checks off each completed workout and records your date, pace, and distance. COMING FROM RUN 5K? If you’ve completed our Run 5k app and you're feeling good, you can start on Week 4 or 5 of our Run 10k app to continue your training. If you’re a couch potato, start from Week 1, or check out our Run 5k app first. AUDIO CUES and NOTIFICATIONS If you’re not getting Notifications in the background, open the Settings app, select Notifications, then scroll down to find Run 10k in the list. Tap on Run 10k and turn on Notification Center, choose an alert style, and turn everything else on (Sound, Badge App Icon, Lock Screen). Check your volume and make sure your ringer switch is not set to silent/vibrate. HEALTH This app can be integrated with the Health app. Your weight set in the Health app can be used to calculate Calories burned during a workout, and the total Active Calories burned can be saved to Health app after each workout. Sharing this information to the Health app is optional. GPS and LOCATION To show distance and pace information, Run 10k can use GPS location tracking during a workout. For best results, use this app outside where you can see open sky. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Legal Disclaimer: This app and any information given by it or by Felt Tip Inc are for educational purposes only. They are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. Run 10k was created by Lucius Kwok, Agnes Chan, and Kasten Searles. Made in NYC.

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.

Screenshots

Run 10k4 screens
Run With Hal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Run With Hal at Free against Run 10k's $3.99. Run With Hal also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 18). Run 10k's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (81% vs 65%). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Run With Hal is free to download; Run 10k costs $3.99 up front. Run With Hal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Run 10k asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Run With Hal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Run With Hal has 2.8K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Run 10k's written reviews are positive against 65% of Run With Hal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run 10k ships an update every 2 months, Run With Hal monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Run 10k versus Run With Hal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun 10kRun With Hal
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (18 ratings)4.7 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews — better65.3% of reviews
Number of ratings182.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#180 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelt Tip Inc.Peaksware, LLC

Customer experience

Run 10k

All ratings18 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative13.9%

Run With Hal

All ratings2,847 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative23.8%

User reviews

Run 10k

From 18 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for non-runners
  • 🚀 Gradually builds up running stamina
  • 💡 Includes stretching exercises
  • 👍 Motivating and easy to use
  • 👍 Tracks progress well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Audio cues don't work with locked screen
  • 🐛 Glitches with tracking distance and pace
  • 🔋 Drains battery when screen is on
  • 🐛 Prompts don't always work as expected

Run With Hal

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Run 10k

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Prompts don't work when phone is locked
  • Inconsistent tracking of runs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add GPS tracking and distance display
  • Provide more motivational audio cues
  • Allow manual entry of treadmill distance
  • Offer plans for half marathon and full marathon

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

In-app purchases

None

Run 10k

No 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

Questions

Is Run 10k free?
Run 10k costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Run With Hal free?
Run With Hal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Run 10k or Run With Hal?
Run With Hal is rated higher. Run 10k averages 3.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Run With Hal averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.
Do Run 10k or Run With Hal have ads?
Neither Run 10k nor Run With Hal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Run 10k or Run With Hal?
Run 10k ships an update every 2 months, and Run With Hal monthly. Most recently, Run 10k was updated on November 6, 2026 and Run With Hal on November 6, 2026.

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