Comparison

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer vs Runner's Tools

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

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About

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer

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
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■ The Official Half Marathon Trainer App ■ Official partners and the ONLY C25K (Couch to 5K) app featured on FITBIT and SAMSUNG smart watches! ■ Featured on The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Huffington Post, Men's Fitness, Forbes, Mashable, Glamour Magazine, Popsugar Fitness, CBS News, NBC News, Macworld, Cosmopolitan, Lifehacker, WebMD, and many more! From the same makers of the #1 C25K® Trainer app, Half Marathon Trainer follows the same successful recipe to create an easy simple 13.1 (21k) program. Ideal for first-time beginners and those who are new to running a half marathon. The program uses a blend of running and power walking in training and racing. You’ll soon be able to run-walk the entire half marathon. ≈ Free Trial ≈ ◉ Train the first week for free! ◉ Train to complete a full 13.1 (21k) half marathon using a RUN/WALK ratio ≈ Real-Life Inspirational Transformations ≈ ◎ Over 175,000 Likes and 1500 Success Photos at facebook.com/c25kfree ◎ Our community inspires one another (and inspires us!) everyday. Hear some of their amazing stories. This proven 14 week plan is designed for beginners. The run/walk breaks help make the full marathon less grueling and reduces the overall impact and risk of injury. Don’t think that just because walking is involved that your time will be slower or that you'll be accomplishing less. Many veteran runners have posted personal best times after switching to this run walk method! Using a ratio of running and walking will better manage your fatigue and give you the muscle resource and mental confidence to handle the later parts of the race. Turn on our award winning music and just press start! Our audio coach will guide you through your run! It's that easy! ≈ Less is More ≈ ◎ Easy to learn. Just press start! ◎ Ideal for beginners. ◎ 14 weeks total. ≈ Features ≈ ◉ Proven 14 week half marathon training run-walk program (1st week free) ◉ Convenient audio coach and alerts ◉ Map your run at the end of your workout! ◉ Light and dark modes ◉ Health app integration ◉ Free iPad integration for indoor treadmills ◉ Integrated with Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ◉ Access to our forums with thousands of veterans and newcomers starting the app. Join the community and meet other runners! ≈ NEW Zen Unlimited Pass - Try it for free! ≈ ◉ Award winning music curated from top DJ's! ◉ Scientifically proven to increase motivation by 35% ◉ Unlimited access to all pro features across ALL Zen Labs Fitness running apps ◉ Unlock calories, distance, Apple watch integration, and more ◉ Full access to C25K, 10K, 13.1, and 26.2 programs ◉ 4 apps for the price of 1! One subscription, multiple apps! Questions/comments? Email us at contactus@zenlabsfitness.com or visit us at www.zenlabsfitness.com. ≈ Connect ≈ Facebook: @C25Kfree Twitter: @C25Kfree Instagram: @officialc25k Hashtag: #C25K Zen Labs is a proud supporter of the National Breast Cancer Coalition. breastcancerdeadline2020.org Subscription pricing and terms: The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://www.zenlabsfitness.com/privacy-policy/ Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it or by Zen Labs LLC are for educational purposes only. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. C25K® is a registered trademark of Zen Labs LLC

About

Runner's Tools

This app helps runners plan and analyze their training and races. It offers features like race predictors, training pace calculators, and split planners. It also accounts for environmental factors and converts between metric and imperial units.

Highlights
  • Race Predictor
  • Training Pace Calculator
  • Track Split Conversion
  • Race Split Planning
  • Environmental Factor Analysis
  • Pace Conversion
  • Age Graded Performance Calculation
Features
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Features: - Race Predictor: Will predict your potential on the most common race distances based on a given one. The automatic calculation uses a dynamic scale but we also made it possible to use your own (single Riegel factor) value. The default gives a realistic prediction, not assuming everyone is a trained high mileage athlete! - Training paces: Based on a (planned or recent) race performance, will calculate both the appropriate splits and paces for interval and tempo training - Track splits: Using GPS for track training is not great. This tool will convert a given pace to the target split of a full lap for each lane of a standard (IAAF) 400m track - Race Splits: Plan any race by breaking the distance and target race time down by kilometer or mile markers - Evaluate or plan a race by factoring in elevation, elevation gain/loss, temperature and humidity (dew point) - Convert any pace from minutes per mile to minutes per km and vice versa - Calculate the right speeds to set treadmills to, based on pace - Calculate age graded performance Works in both metric and imperial system.

Screenshots

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer4 screens
Runner's Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Runner's Tools at 100% against Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer's 55%. Runner's Tools also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 3). On price and in-app purchases 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. Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Runner's Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Runner's Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer has 5.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Runner's Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer ships an update every 6 weeks, Runner's Tools every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer versus Runner's Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalf Marathon 13.1 TrainerRunner's Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.6K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.6K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 38 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size319 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZen LabsFrederic Bacro

Customer experience

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer

All ratings5,572 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral7.6%
Negative37.0%

Runner's Tools

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Runner's Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer

Subscriptions4
  • Zen Unlimited Pass Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlock Your Potential7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Unlock Your Potential1 Month trial$29.993 Months
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  • Zen Unlimited Pass Annual7 Days trial$74.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Workout List$0.99
1 purchases

Runner's Tools

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer free?
Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runner's Tools free?
Runner's Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer or Runner's Tools?
Runner's Tools is rated higher. Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Runner's Tools averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer or Runner's Tools have ads?
Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer shows ads; Runner's Tools does not.
Which is updated more often, Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer or Runner's Tools?
Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Runner's Tools every 38 months. Most recently, Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Runner's Tools on September 3, 2026.

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