# Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer vs RunBetter

The clearest difference is ads: RunBetter at none against Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer's shown. RunBetter also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 56%). Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 23) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RunBetter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.7 for Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer against 4.7 for RunBetter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer has 5.6K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer's written reviews are positive against 88% of RunBetter's.

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer ships an update every 6 weeks, RunBetter every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer | RunBetter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-marathon-131-trainer/id514647091/reviews) | **[4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbetter-treadmill-training/id1300336297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 319 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zen Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/485971738) | [RunBetter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298747821) |

## What reviewers say

### Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-marathon-131-trainer/id514647091)

This app guides beginners through a 14-week program to train for a half marathon using a run-walk method. It offers audio coaching, progress tracking, and community support to help users complete their first 13.1-mile race.

**Highlights:** 14-week run-walk training program, Audio coach and alerts, Run mapping, Health app integration, Community forums, Music integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zen Unlimited Pass Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock Your Potential | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock Your Potential | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Zen Unlimited Pass Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Unlock Workout List | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 👍 Great for training and motivation
- 👍 Integrates well with Apple Watch and Fitness
- 👍 Customizable music playback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing and tracking issues
- 🔋 Drains battery life
- 💰 Subscription model change frustrates some users
- 💰 Paid app now requires subscription for full access

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during workouts
- Inconsistent distance and time tracking
- Syncing issues with Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Option to view GPS route history
- Ability to customize training days and schedule
- Integration with more fitness tracking devices
- Detailed performance metrics and analytics


### RunBetter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbetter-treadmill-training/id1300336297)

This app helps runners prepare for race day by simulating course inclines on any treadmill. It offers a library of over 50 race courses and allows users to track progress and customize training. Expert coaching plans are also available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Simulates race course inclines, Library of 50+ race courses, Progress tracking for runs, Customizable training programs, Works with any incline treadmill, No Bluetooth required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Course Builder - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Course Builder - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Big Sur Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tokyo Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mad Marathon Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cincinnati Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Sur - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Boston - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Chicago - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| New York - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer free?

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RunBetter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer or RunBetter?

RunBetter is rated higher. Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while RunBetter averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer or RunBetter have ads?

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer shows ads; RunBetter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer or RunBetter?

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer ships an update every 6 weeks, and RunBetter every 5 weeks. Most recently, Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer was updated on November 3, 2026 and RunBetter on November 4, 2026.

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