# Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer vs Marathon Training

The clearest difference is ads: Marathon Training at none against Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer's shown. Marathon Training also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 242). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Marathon Training sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer against 4.8 for Marathon Training. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer has 5.6K ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer's written reviews are positive against 48% of Marathon Training's.

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer ships an update every 6 weeks, Marathon Training every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer | Marathon Training |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-marathon-131-trainer/id514647091/reviews) | **[4.8 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-training-42k-runner/id979048654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 242 |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 48.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 319 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| 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


### Marathon Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-training-42k-runner/id979048654)

This app provides a structured 18-week training program to help users prepare for their first marathon. It offers audio coaching for walk/run intervals, music integration, and motivational features like badges and progress sharing. The program gradually increases running distance from 21K to 42K.

**Highlights:** 18-week marathon training program, Audio coach for walk/run intervals, Music integration with other apps, GPS tracking and run logging, Badges and achievement system, Progress sharing on social media

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to follow plan
- 👍 Great for motivation
- 👍 Effective training progression
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Motivates users to run

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stops recording runs
- 🐛 Runs disappear after completion
- 🐛 Yearly charges with no explanation
- 🐛 App won't talk to issue commands
- 🐛 Minimal functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Runs not saving
- App stops recording
- App timer gets stuck
- Program jumps to end
- Voice prompts incorrect

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support
- Link plan to calendar
- Desired finish time input
- Specify running pace
- Triathlon training app


## 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 Marathon Training free?

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

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

Marathon Training is rated higher. Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Marathon Training averages 4.8 from 242 ratings.

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

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer shows ads; Marathon Training does not.

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

Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Marathon Training every 7 months. Most recently, Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Marathon Training on November 6, 2026.

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