# Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer vs Run Joy

The clearest difference is rating: Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer at 4.7 against Run Joy's 1.0. Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). Run Joy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (85% vs 56%). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Run Joy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer has 5.6K ratings behind it against 2, 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 85% of Run Joy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer ships an update every 6 weeks, Run Joy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer | Run Joy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-marathon-131-trainer/id514647091/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-joy-gps-running-tracker/id6738649450/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 319 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zen Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/485971738) | [Alexander Senin](https://appshunter.io/developer/697788524) |

## 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 Joy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-joy-gps-running-tracker/id6738649450)

Track your runs with GPS, monitor pace, distance, and calories, and follow personalized training plans. Ideal for beginners and experienced runners preparing for races or maintaining fitness.

**Highlights:** GPS running tracker, Interval training support, Personalized training plans, Pace, distance, and calorie analysis, Half-Marathon preparation, Intuitive analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Run PRO for a Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Run PRO for a Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Tip developer | $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 Run Joy free?

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

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

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer is rated higher. Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Run Joy averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

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

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

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

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Run Joy fortnightly. Most recently, Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer was updated on November 10, 2026 and Run Joy on November 8, 2026.

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