# Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer vs Run Roster

The clearest difference is price: Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer at Free against Run Roster's $1.99. Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Run Roster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer is free to download; Run Roster costs $1.99 up front. Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Run Roster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Run Roster 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Run Roster's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer | Run Roster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-marathon-131-trainer/id514647091/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-roster/id1496557315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 319 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zen Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/485971738) | [Dan O'Leary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177083778) |

## 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


### Run Roster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-roster/id1496557315)

This app helps you achieve your running goals by providing training plans for various race distances. Track your progress, record finish times, and store race day photos. It also offers Apple Watch integration and syncs with Apple Health for comprehensive fitness tracking.

**Highlights:** Customizable training plans, Race event recording, Finish time tracking, Finish line photo storage, Home and lock screen widgets, Apple Watch integration, Apple Health data sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Run Roster Premium | $2.99 | 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 Run Roster free?

Run Roster costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Run Roster is rated higher. Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Run Roster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer or Run Roster have ads?

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer shows ads; Run Roster does not.

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

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Run Roster every 6 weeks. Most recently, Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Run Roster on September 28, 2026.

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