# Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer vs Great Abs Workout

The clearest difference is price: Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer at Free against Great Abs Workout's $2.99. Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 832). Great Abs Workout's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 56%). On rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer is free to download; Great Abs Workout costs $2.99 up front. Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Great Abs Workout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Great Abs Workout holds the better App Store score, 4.9 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 832, 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 89% of Great Abs Workout's.

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer ships an update every 6 weeks, Great Abs Workout every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer | Great Abs Workout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-marathon-131-trainer/id514647091/reviews) | **[4.9 (832 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-abs-workout/id967725498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 832 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 319 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zen Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/485971738) | [FITNESS22 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/383171664) |

## 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


### Great Abs Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-abs-workout/id967725498)

Achieve your dream abs in 8 weeks with this guided workout program. Designed for beginners, it offers audio coaching, motivation, and progress tracking. Just 10 minutes, 3 times a week, is all you need to build a toned stomach.

**Highlights:** 8-week progressive training plan, Personal audio coach guidance, Motivation with wins and badges, Integration with Apple Health, Stretching and warmup videos, Music compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Lifetime Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great strengthening workouts
- 👍 Excellent for building strength
- 👍 Easy to use and follow
- 👍 Helpful for beginners and those getting back into fitness
- 👍 Good integration with other fitness apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Long rest periods between exercises
- 🔍 Inconspicuous exercise instructions
- 🔁 Restarting workouts when app is closed
- 💪 Workouts too easy, lacking difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- App restarting workouts when user leaves
- Inconsistent pricing/free vs paid content

**Requested features**

- Add stretch tutorials or guidance
- Provide more advanced or varied workout options
- Include exercise demonstration videos
- Add workout reminders or notifications


## 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 Great Abs Workout free?

Great Abs Workout costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer or Great Abs Workout?

Great Abs Workout is rated higher. Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Great Abs Workout averages 4.9 from 832 ratings.

### Do Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer or Great Abs Workout have ads?

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer shows ads; Great Abs Workout does not.

### Which is updated more often, Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer or Great Abs Workout?

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Great Abs Workout every 9 months. Most recently, Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Great Abs Workout on October 29, 2026.

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