# Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer vs Run Half Marathon

The clearest difference is rating: Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer at 4.7 against Run Half Marathon's 4.2. Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 119). Run Half Marathon's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 56%). On price, ads, 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 Half Marathon sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 6 months. 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer has 5.6K ratings behind it against 119, 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 71% of Run Half Marathon'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 Half Marathon every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer | Run Half Marathon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-marathon-131-trainer/id514647091/reviews)** | [4.2 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-half-marathon/id779406346/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 119 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 319 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zen Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/485971738) | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) |

## 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 Half Marathon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-half-marathon/id779406346)

This app provides a structured 18-week training plan to help beginners run a half marathon. It guides users through alternating walking and running intervals, tracks progress with GPS, and offers motivational features. Users can log and share their runs, and receive audio cues for when to run or walk.

**Highlights:** 18-week zero to half marathon training schedule, Alternating walk/run intervals with audio cues, GPS tracking for running routes, Automatic training log saving, Share training logs via social media/email, Motivational cups and reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 6 months | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5K | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10K | $1.99 | one-time |
| Marathon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and follow
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Offers multiple training programs (5K, 10K, Half M, Full M)
- 👍 Motivating and keeps users on track
- 👍 Good for building pace and strength

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗣️ Voice prompts too quiet
- 🐛 App sometimes cuts off or glitches
- 🐛 App stops running unexpectedly
- 🐛 Inconsistent timer or countdowns
- 🐛 Display is small and hard to read

**Reported bugs**

- App cuts off when taking calls
- App glitches on time
- App sometimes stops running
- App doesn't restart after a call
- App sends notifications late or at wrong times

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app needed
- Link up with Garmin account
- Add distance or time tracking manually
- Dark mode option
- More detailed coaching or pace guidance


## 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 Half Marathon free?

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

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

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 Half Marathon averages 4.2 from 119 ratings.

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

Both Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer and Run Half Marathon show ads.

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

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Run Half Marathon every 12 months. Most recently, Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Run Half Marathon on October 21, 2026.

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