# Run Half Marathon vs Track

The clearest difference is ads: Track at none against Run Half Marathon's shown. Run Half Marathon's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Track sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Run Half Marathon holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Run Half Marathon has 119 ratings behind it against 3, 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 50% of Track's.

Run Half Marathon ships an update every 12 months, Track every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Half Marathon | Track |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-half-marathon/id779406346/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-racing-log/id924118308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [Ritchie & Mason](https://appshunter.io/developer/713590549) |

## 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


### Track

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-racing-log/id924118308)

Record your running races, countdown to upcoming events, and keep track of personal bests. The free version allows tracking up to five races, with an option to upgrade for unlimited tracking, custom distances, and data export.

**Highlights:** Log past running races, Countdown to upcoming races, Track personal bests, Reminders for race results, Share race results, Apple Watch countdown

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Track Unlimited | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Half Marathon free?

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

### Is Track free?

Track is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Run Half Marathon or Track?

Run Half Marathon is rated higher. Run Half Marathon averages 4.2 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Track averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Run Half Marathon shows ads; Track does not.

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

Run Half Marathon ships an update every 12 months, and Track every 9 months. Most recently, Run Half Marathon was updated on October 21, 2026 and Track on October 10, 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.*