# MilerMeter vs Run With Hal

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MilerMeter | Run With Hal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milermeter/id591504913/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-with-hal/id1437166081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **65.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Degnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/591504916) | [Peaksware, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/408047718) |

## What reviewers say

### MilerMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milermeter/id591504913)

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.

**Highlights:** Measure activity distance, Plan routes, Track workout distance, Sync with desktop version, View saved routes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Banish Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for mapping runs
- 👍 Good concept
- 👍 Works on iPad better than web
- 👍 Love the website

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Auto mapping not working
- 🐛 Maps are old/not updated
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Syncing issues
- 🐛 Slow and glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Auto mapping not working
- App crashes
- Syncing issues
- Maps are old/not updated
- Bandwidth issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to name routes
- Click save button to save different routes
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to save map with a title


### Run With Hal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-with-hal/id1437166081)

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.

**Highlights:** Adaptive training plans, Plans for 5K to 50K races, Daily motivation from Hal Higdon, GPS tracking, Flexible scheduling, Progress tracking and summaries

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Run With Hal+ 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Run With Hal+ 6 Month | $35.99 | per 6 months |
| Run With Hal+ 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to follow plan
- 🚀 Adaptive training
- 💪 Helps achieve goals
- 🎉 Great for beginners
- 🤖 Structured and detailed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Lacks flexibility to adjust schedule
- 🤔 Questionable pacing recommendations
- 🔌 No Apple Watch integration
- 📊 Limited data tracking and feedback
- 🐛 Technical issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during runs
- Syncing issues with fitness trackers
- Inconsistent pacing calculations
- Inability to delete or modify existing training plans

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MilerMeter free?

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

### Is Run With Hal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MilerMeter or Run With Hal?

Run With Hal is rated higher. MilerMeter averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Run With Hal averages 4.7 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do MilerMeter or Run With Hal have ads?

Neither MilerMeter nor Run With Hal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MilerMeter or Run With Hal?

MilerMeter ships an update every 3 months, and Run With Hal monthly. Most recently, MilerMeter was updated on October 15, 2026 and Run With Hal on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*