Comparison

Run Half Marathon vs DIY or DIE Coaching

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

DIY or DIE Coaching

Features
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Are you tired of feeling sick? Are you sick of feeling tired? Have you lost your confidence through working on a career or building a family? Maybe you were raised in an environment that promoted unhealthy eating habits and negative behaviour/emotion patterns that made you use food or things like tv/video games as a coping mechanism? Maybe you woke up one day and simply wondered where all the extra weight or lack of fitness came from? KICKSTART YOUR HEALTH AND FITNESS NOW AT DIY or DIE Coaching, we break that cycle. THESE ^^^ are just the tip of the iceberg with what happens inside DIY or DIE Coaching. We give you the tools, knowledge and support to take back control of your life and health. Break bad habits and replace them with healthy ones. Manage your mindset so that when life throws you tough moments, you are better equipped and supported to navigate your way through them, building resilience and discipline in the process so that the next time you are even more independent. Navigate nutrition, so you know what to eat, when to eat, how to eat in order to support your goal, whatever it may be at that point in your life. If you are someone who struggles to lose weight and keep it off, or someone who has tried and failed, multiple times to gain any real strength, or someone who is simply lacking the knowledge of where to begin and just wants to get a bit fitter so they can keep up with their kids/grandkids for years to come, then we want to hear from you today! Lack of knowledge isn't the problem, you can get workout plans, nutrition plans and all the information you need from a simple google search. Lack of accountability may be a part of the problem and we can certainly help break through that reason in no time so whilst initially that might be valid, it's just another excuse eventually. Lack of motivation is probably another that you use, but let's be honest, that's been done to death now, be original! Motivation is worthless anyway. Lack of time is the other most common reason thrown around for people not being in control of their health and fitness. Kids, jobs, caring etc are all valid reasons and priorities... but screen time, bingeing netflix and eating takeaways every week are also contributing towards your current situation. If you want to know the real reasons that people struggle to manage and maintain their health and fitness, then follow us on social media and hit that download button to get started! If you want to lead a happier, healthier, stronger, fitter lifestyle with a mindset that is managed, discipline that is dialled in and nutrition easily navigated, then reach out today! If you are ready to put yourself first, prioritise your health and finally feel confident and fit again, then reach out @DIYorDIE_Coaching * App access requires paid coaching plan Terms of use: https://kahunas.io/terms-conditions Privacy policy: https://kahunas.io/privacy

Screenshots

Run Half Marathon4 screens
DIY or DIE Coaching3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DIY or DIE Coaching at none against Run Half Marathon's shown. DIY or DIE Coaching also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Run Half Marathon sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 6 months and DIY or DIE Coaching sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $499.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run Half Marathon ships an update every 12 months, DIY or DIE Coaching monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Run Half Marathon versus DIY or DIE Coaching: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun Half MarathonDIY or DIE Coaching
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (119 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings119 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB52 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLINKLINKS LTDAlistair Russell

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

DIY or DIE Coaching

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Run Half Marathon

Subscriptions1
  • Premium - 6 months7 Days trial$2.996 Months
One-time5
  • Map$1.99
  • 5K$1.99
  • 10K$1.99
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  • Marathon$1.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
1 purchases

DIY or DIE Coaching

Subscriptions1
  • GO VIA INSTAGRAM$499.991 Month

Questions

Is Run Half Marathon free?
Run Half Marathon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DIY or DIE Coaching free?
DIY or DIE Coaching is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Run Half Marathon or DIY or DIE Coaching have ads?
Run Half Marathon shows ads; DIY or DIE Coaching does not.
Which is updated more often, Run Half Marathon or DIY or DIE Coaching?
Run Half Marathon ships an update every 12 months, and DIY or DIE Coaching monthly. Most recently, Run Half Marathon was updated on October 13, 2026 and DIY or DIE Coaching on October 15, 2026.

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