MilerMeter vs Run With Hal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MilerMeter
Precisely measure the distance of outdoor activities like runs, bike rides, and walks. Plan your routes before you go or track your distance after a workout. Syncs with a desktop version for seamless data management.
- Measure activity distance
- Plan routes
- Track workout distance
- Sync with desktop version
- View saved routes
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MilerMeter's job is to help you precisely measure the distance of a run, bike ride, or walk. Use it to choose the route you'll take the next time you head outside, or use it after you get back from an impromtu workout or long walk to see how far you went. MilerMeter comes from the same disturbed mind that brought you www.gmap-pedometer.com, which is the desktop-oriented website version of the same thing. This means that you can synch your saved routes with www.gmap-pedometer.com, and switch back and forth between the roomy desktop map and the convenient mobile version without having to enter data twice!
Run With Hal
This app provides personalized, adaptive training plans for various running distances, from 5K to 50K. It's guided by legendary coach Hal Higdon and adjusts to your progress, schedule, and goals. Features include GPS tracking, daily tips, and progress summaries to help you achieve your running ambitions.
- Adaptive training plans
- Plans for 5K to 50K races
- Daily motivation from Hal Higdon
- GPS tracking
- Flexible scheduling
- Progress tracking and summaries
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Train smarter, not harder, with Run With Hal. Powered by legendary coach Hal Higdon, the app delivers personalized, adaptive training plans that evolve with your goals, schedule, and performance. Whether you’re running your first 5K, training for a marathon, or tackling a 50K, Hal guides every step. **Features** - Adaptive plans that adjust automatically as you train - Plans for 5K, 8K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and 50K - Daily tips from Hal to keep you motivated - GPS tracking for pace, distance, and effort - Flexible scheduling with long-run customization and blackout dates - Progress tracking with charts, stats, and weekly summaries - Train for multiple races with blended adaptive plans Start your plan today and reach your marathon, half marathon, or race goals with Hal Higdon’s proven methods.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Run With Hal at 65% against MilerMeter's 14%. Run With Hal also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 7). MilerMeter's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MilerMeter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Run With Hal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Run With Hal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Run With Hal has 2.9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of MilerMeter's written reviews are positive against 65% of Run With Hal's.
MilerMeter ships an update every 3 months, Run With Hal monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MilerMeter | Run With Hal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (7 ratings) | 4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 65.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 2.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Degnan | Peaksware, LLC |
Customer experience
MilerMeter
Run With Hal
User reviews
MilerMeter
From 7 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Useful for mapping runs
- 👍 Good concept
- 👍 Works on iPad better than web
- 👍 Love the website
Room to improve
- 🐛 Auto mapping not working
- 🐛 Maps are old/not updated
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Syncing issues
- 🐛 Slow and glitchy
Run With Hal
From 2.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to follow plan
- 🚀 Adaptive training
- 💪 Helps achieve goals
- 🎉 Great for beginners
- 🤖 Structured and detailed
Room to improve
- 🔀 Lacks flexibility to adjust schedule
- 🤔 Questionable pacing recommendations
- 🔌 No Apple Watch integration
- 📊 Limited data tracking and feedback
- 🐛 Technical issues and bugs
Bugs and requests
MilerMeter
Reported bugs
14 issues- Auto mapping not working
- App crashes
- Syncing issues
- Maps are old/not updated
- Bandwidth issues
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- Route plotting is random
- Can't finish a route
- Syncing doesn't work
- Route won't plot
- Crashes repeatedly
- Stops during synchronizing screen
- Doesn't keep logged in
- Automatic runner feature does not work
- Route will not sync
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to name routes
- Click save button to save different routes
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to save map with a title
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- Button to set current location as start point
- Close loop option
Run With Hal
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes during runs
- Syncing issues with fitness trackers
- Inconsistent pacing calculations
- Inability to delete or modify existing training plans
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to adjust schedule and swap workout days
- Integrate with more fitness tracking platforms (Apple Health, Strava, etc.)
- Provide more detailed performance feedback and analytics
- Add audio/voice cues during runs
- Improve cross-training logging and support
In-app purchases
MilerMeter
- Banish Ads$4.99
Run With Hal
- Run With Hal+ 1 Month$6.991 Month
- Run With Hal+ 6 Month14 Days trial$35.996 Months
- Run With Hal+ 1 Year14 Days trial$59.991 Year
Questions
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