# Run Half Marathon vs Marathon training

The clearest difference is ads: Marathon training at none against Run Half Marathon's shown. Marathon training also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). Run Half Marathon's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Run Half Marathon against 4.2 for Marathon training. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Run Half Marathon has 119 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Run Half Marathon's written reviews are positive against 67% of Marathon training's.

Run Half Marathon ships an update every 12 months, Marathon training fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 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) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-training-runright/id6450888339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [Jean-David Morgenstern-Peirolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440262890) |

## 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-runright/id6450888339)

This AI-powered running coach offers personalized and adaptive workout suggestions for any distance. It learns your abilities to predict your pace and endurance, syncing directly to your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized training plans, Adaptive workout suggestions, Predicts pace and endurance, One-tap Apple Watch syncing, Supports various running distances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RunRight+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| RunRight+ Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## 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?

Marathon training is rated higher. Run Half Marathon averages 4.2 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Marathon training averages 4.2 from 5 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 fortnightly. Most recently, Run Half Marathon was updated on October 21, 2026 and Marathon training on October 23, 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.*