# Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer vs Runner's Tools

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Runner's Tools at 100% against Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer's 56%. 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.

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.

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: 56% of Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Runner's Tools's.

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer ships an update every 6 weeks, Runner's Tools every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer | Runner's Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-marathon-131-trainer/id514647091/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runners-tools/id1491073558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 319 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zen Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/485971738) | [Frederic Bacro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482824795) |

## 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


### Runner's Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runners-tools/id1491073558)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | 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 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 October 29, 2026 and Runner's Tools on October 3, 2026.

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