# Run Half Marathon vs Marathon Training

Run Half Marathon and Marathon Training both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Run Half Marathon's written reviews are positive against 0% of Marathon Training's. Run Half Marathon also leads on ratings volume (119 vs 10). Marathon Training's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Run Half Marathon sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 6 months and Marathon Training sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Run Half Marathon holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Run Half Marathon has 119 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Run Half Marathon's written reviews are positive against 0% of Marathon Training's.

Run Half Marathon ships an update every 12 months, Marathon Training every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Half Marathon | Marathon Training |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-half-marathon/id779406346/reviews)** | [4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-training-42k-runner/id1544238761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [Rumble](https://appshunter.io/developer/1368434055) |

## What reviewers say

### Run Half Marathon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-half-marathon/id779406346)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 6 months | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5K | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10K | $1.99 | one-time |
| Marathon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗣️ 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app needed
- Link up with Garmin account
- Add distance or time tracking manually
- Dark mode option
- More detailed coaching or pace guidance


### Marathon Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-training-42k-runner/id1544238761)

This app provides a comprehensive marathon training plan, including guided workouts and personalized diet recipes. It acts as a virtual coach, tracking your progress with GPS and offering motivation to achieve your running goals.

**Highlights:** Certified coach-designed training plans, Step-by-step voice guidance, GPS run tracking for distance, speed, and calories, 150+ diet recipes, Integrated music player, Progress tracking and social sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marathon Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Marathon Workout (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Marathon Run Training (Life) | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Half Marathon free?

Run Half Marathon 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, Run Half Marathon or Marathon Training?

Run Half Marathon is rated higher. Run Half Marathon averages 4.2 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Marathon Training averages 4.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Run Half Marathon or Marathon Training have ads?

Run Half Marathon shows ads; Marathon Training does not.

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

Run Half Marathon ships an update every 12 months, and Marathon Training every 6 months. Most recently, Run Half Marathon was updated on October 21, 2026 and Marathon Training on October 24, 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.*