Run Half Marathon vs The Run Experience
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Run Half Marathon
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.
- 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
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Follow the schedule of Run Half Marathon, just need 18 weeks, 3 days a week, about 50 minutes for first half training and 100 minutes for the second half training, you can becoming a Half Marathon Runner from ZERO. No matter if you want to lose weight, get in shape, meet running goals, start jogging training or improve fitness, Run Half Marathon can help you to make it easy and well organized. Run Half Marathon includes alternate walking & running, and advises when to walk or run, keeps you motivated. GPS will track your routine, you can keep your training logs and share log by Facebook, Twitter, or email, all you need to do the take Run coach with you and start running. Key features: ⁃ From zero to Half Marathon training schedule, 18 weeks, 3 days a week, about 50 minutes for first half training and 100 minutes for the second half. ⁃ Alternate running and walking. ⁃ Human voice, alert sound and vibrate to advise when to run and when to walk. ⁃ Automatically save your log after finishing each training. ⁃ GPS to track the route of your running. ⁃ User friendly display distance, time used, time remaining, counting down time of each set and current speed. ⁃ Share your training log by Facebook, Twitter, or email. ⁃ Beautiful cups as encouragement after you finish a particular plan. ⁃ Listen to your own music in your iPod list. ⁃ Set a reminder to alert you running. ⁃ Support running in background and lock screen. ⁃ Support Mi and Km. ⁃ Supports universal version (available on both iPhone and iPad). Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. If you have any question, please email to linklinksapp@tom.com.
The Run Experience
This app offers daily audio runs, training videos, and structured programs for various running goals. It includes injury prevention routines, strength training, and a community forum to connect with coaches and other runners. Track your progress and stay motivated on your running journey.
- Daily audio runs
- Training challenges
- Weekly training videos
- Injured runner program
- Interactive running programs
- GPS run tracker
- Community forum
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Build a new healthy running habit, improve your body, conquer your next challenge, and even train for your next race with The Daily Run by The Run Experience! As featured in Runner’s World, Competitor Magazine, Triathlete Magazine, Strava, Men’s Health, 60 Minute Sports, Outside Magazine, Ragnar Relay Series, and Active. APP FEATURES & BENEFITS: - NEW Daily Run workouts featuring a 10 min audio run and a video warmup and cool down to build strength and range of motion. - MONTHLY training challenges on strength, form, nutrition, and speed. Earn prizes & badges! - WEEKLY Training Videos with full workouts, racing tips, and training advice. - Stay healthy & get back to running faster with the Injured Runner Program. - Easily search workouts based on time, fitness goal, and equipment needed. - Interactive programs for Beginner, 5k, Half Marathon, and Marathon. - Indoor workouts and exercises to build your fitness at home. - GPS tracker for all your runs. - Talk directly to coaches and connect with runners in our community. - Integrates with Apple Health to keep track of your progress. NEW DAILY AUDIO RUNS New daily audio runs alternate between form, breathing, speed, mystery, and motivation. Each day is new and different, keeping it fun while making you a better, fitter runner. Or choose the alternate strength and yoga workouts for the days you don’t want to or cannot run. TRAIN FOR ANY RACE OR GOAL If you have a goal or race in mind, we have structured progressive programs for you to follow. All programs include specific run workouts and directions, strength exercises and warmups, and access to coaching to keep you on track! Or join one of our live training challenges in The Daily Run, earn prizes, and become part of our community! STAY HEALTHY WITH STRENGTH & INJURY PREVENTION TRAINING 90% of overuse injuries that runners experience are preventable and self-treatable by building a stronger body with improved range of motion and mechanics. The Injured Runner Program walks you through the exact self-care routine you should follow for your injury or pain point. At The Run Experience, we’re dedicated to bringing you the best training available, and we have helped hundreds of thousands of runners all over the world. Now you can finally get all that training in your pocket. A premium subscription or a free trial is required in order to access the content of this app. —————— Learn more about our terms of service at https://api.ongo.app/tos or privacy policy at https://api.ongo.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Run Experience at 4.8 against Run Half Marathon's 4.2. The Run Experience also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Run Half Marathon sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 6 months and The Run Experience sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Run Experience holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 119 and 542 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Run Half Marathon's written reviews are positive against 83% of The Run Experience's.
Run Half Marathon ships an update every 12 months, The Run Experience every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Run Half Marathon | The Run Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (119 ratings) | 4.8 (542 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | 82.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 119 | 542 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | LINKLINKS LTD | The Run Experience |
Customer experience
Run Half Marathon
The Run Experience
User reviews
Run Half Marathon
From 119 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 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
Room to improve
- 🗣️ 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
The Run Experience
From 542 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful training programs
- 🚀 Comprehensive resources
- 💡 Knowledgeable coaches
- 👍 Supportive community
- 👍 Effective for improving running
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 👎 Poor customer service
- 👎 Difficult to navigate
Bugs and requests
Run Half Marathon
Reported bugs
16 issues- 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
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- App freezes or crashes
- GPS signal drops
- App won't stay open in background
- Timer gets screwed up when paused
- Timer gets glitchy
- App keeps resetting to week 1 day 1
- Map addition only tracks road running
- Voice notifications have glitches
- App crashed when trying to use it
- Countdown chimes are arrhythmic and random
- Reminders on wrong days and cannot be changed
Requested features
12 requests- Apple Watch app needed
- Link up with Garmin account
- Add distance or time tracking manually
- Dark mode option
- More detailed coaching or pace guidance
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- Option to skip warm-up
- Half-way cue for runs
- Integrate with other tools like Fitbit
- Ability to share runs via social media
- Total workout time displayed
- Larger font for interval clock
- Better placement of ads
The Run Experience
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes during workouts
- Inability to pause/resume workouts
- Inconsistent tracking of runs
Requested features
4 requests- Integrate with fitness trackers
- Offer more free content
- Improve app stability and usability
- Provide senior/military discounts
In-app purchases
Run Half Marathon
- Premium - 6 months7 Days trial$2.996 Months
- Map$1.99
- 5K$1.99
- 10K$1.99
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- Marathon$1.99
- Remove ads$2.99
The Run Experience
- TRE Training Club (Monthly)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Running Training Club (Annual)7 Days trial$119.991 Year
Questions
Is Run Half Marathon free?
Is The Run Experience free?
Which has better reviews, Run Half Marathon or The Run Experience?
Do Run Half Marathon or The Run Experience have ads?
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