Run Half Marathon vs BadgerApp
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.
BadgerApp
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Badger isn't a generic wellbeing app. It's designed to gently nudge you beyond your comfort zone - through personalised challenges that fit your goals, lifestyle, energy, and real life. Most wellbeing apps focus on tracking. Badger focuses on action. Using a behavioural approach, Badger helps you spot achievable next steps and build momentum through small, meaningful actions. No overwhelming plans. No generic advice. Just steady progress that actually feels sustainable. After a short onboarding questionnaire, Badger learns your goals, habits, routine, and challenges - then builds personalised daily, weekly, and monthly activities to support growth at your pace. WITH BADGER, YOU CAN: - Complete personalised wellbeing and growth challenges - Build healthy habits through small, consistent actions - Track your mood, progress, routines, and development over time - Journal and reflect on experiences, achievements, and setbacks - Get adaptive recommendations based on your circumstances - Earn rewards, unlock achievements, and build momentum - Develop confidence through gradual, manageable challenges Badger uses responsible AI to personalise recommendations based on your goals, habits, and progress. The aim isn't to replace human judgement — it's to help you spot meaningful actions that support long-term growth. PRIVACY COMES FIRST Your journal entries, wellbeing data, reflections, and check-ins stay private. Badger never sells your data, shares it with advertisers, or gives employers access to your journal content. Small actions. Real growth. One challenge at a time. Badger is not a crisis service, medical device, or replacement for professional healthcare. If you're experiencing a mental health emergency, contact local emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BadgerApp at none against Run Half Marathon's shown. BadgerApp also leads on update cadence (every 2 months 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
Both are free to download. Run Half Marathon sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 6 months and BadgerApp sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Run Half Marathon ships an update every 12 months, BadgerApp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Run Half Marathon | BadgerApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (119 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 119 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | LINKLINKS LTD | Ellie Solomon |
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
BadgerApp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
BadgerApp
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- Premium Annual$39.991 Year
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- Annual Pro$69.991 Year
- Bundle XS$0.99
- Bundle S$1.99
- Bundle M$3.99
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- Bundle L$5.99
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