# Run Half Marathon vs Easy Run Start

The clearest difference is price: Run Half Marathon at Free against Easy Run Start's $0.99. Easy Run Start's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Run Half Marathon is free to download; Easy Run Start costs $0.99 up front. Run Half Marathon sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 6 months. Easy Run Start asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Half Marathon | Easy Run Start |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-half-marathon/id779406346/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **119** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [aybars yalcin](https://appshunter.io/developer/566870441) |

## 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


### Easy Run Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-run-start/id6630364569)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Half Marathon free?

Run Half Marathon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Easy Run Start free?

Easy Run Start costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Run Half Marathon or Easy Run Start have ads?

Run Half Marathon shows ads; Easy Run Start does not.

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