Comparison

Run Half Marathon vs Marathon Training

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

Marathon Training

This app provides a structured 18-week training program to help users prepare for their first marathon. It offers audio coaching for walk/run intervals, music integration, and motivational features like badges and progress sharing. The program gradually increases running distance from 21K to 42K.

Highlights
  • 18-week marathon training program
  • Audio coach for walk/run intervals
  • Music integration with other apps
  • GPS tracking and run logging
  • Badges and achievement system
  • Progress sharing on social media
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The Ultimate Marathon training app: 42K Runner is the easiest and most successful program for training for your first full marathon. 42K Runner improves your fitness with a professionally designed training program. You start with a 21K fitness level, and the running gradually increases to a full 42K. Just plug in your headphones, play your favorites music, and the app will guide you. Motivation is the key factor in long distance running, and 42K Runner keeps you motivated - it's the true magic of this app, and it's built into every screen. The running plan is achievable and enjoyable. The app keeps a log of your runs & achievements, and also awards you with badges. You can easily share all your progress with friends on Facebook, Twitter, or by mail. It even includes motivational quotes to keep your spirit in tune with your body. This app keeps people running. Built by pros and with proven success, this is the ULTIMATE marathon training app. ----- FEATURE LIST ----- 18 WEEK RUNNING PROGRAM ● from 21K to 42K ● alternating walks, runs and faster runs ● starts easy and slowly increases the runs ● audio coach tells you when to walk / run ● works with the screen locked (dark) ● repeat workouts whenever you want ● audio coach can be voice, beeps, or both MUSIC / GPS / INDOOR-OUTDOOR ● listen to your music during exercises ● audio coach gently blends in when needed ● on-screen controls for Apple music app ● great with all music apps ● works with any GPS app (like Nike+ GPS) ● works outdoors / indoors / treadmill NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. WINS / ACHIEVEMENTS ● each completed run is a win ● receive badges for your progress ● app tracks & logs each time you do a new run ● wins screen shows your history & badges ● share wins / badges with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, or by email AND THERE'S MORE ● guidance & information ● extensive answers to common questions ● links to stretching & warmup videos ● works outdoors / indoors / treadmill ● works perfectly even when your device is locked ● works perfectly in the background ● male & female audio coaches ● flips upside down to fit any armband ● and there is more... Supported Devices: ● iPhone & iPod touch ● iPad - use on a treadmill ====== NEWS COVERAGE & REVIEWS ====== 5K / 10K Runner apps have been featured on CNN, Fox, USA Today, Times, Fitness Channel, AppAdvice, AppCraver, Best10Apps, Appolicious, AppOfTheDay, Apple's "New & Noteworthy" MakeUseOf, the iPhone App Review, Remix Your Health, AppShopper, Daily Motion, and so many others… "If you thought that you could never run - get ready for a BIG surprise. With this app - you will run" "Its a great App, I was hooked by the second run, and it kept me running" "If you want to start running and to keep running - this app will do it for you" "One of the best iPhone running apps I’ve tested."  ● Privacy Policy & Terms Of Use: https://www.fitness22.com/privacy-policy https://www.fitness22.com/premiumsubscriptionterms ● In App Purchases: This App Offers In App Purchases Titled "Premium Upgrade" • Premium Upgrade: includes full training plans and exercises, as well as plan updates • The upgrade is either a 6 Month subscription, or a lifetime one time upgrade. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable ----- CONTACT US ----- Dear customers, we are here for you! support@fitness22.com

Screenshots

Run Half Marathon4 screens
Marathon Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Marathon Training at 4.8 against Run Half Marathon's 4.2. Marathon Training also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Run Half Marathon's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 48%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Marathon Training sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Marathon Training holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 119 and 242 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Run Half Marathon's written reviews are positive against 48% of Marathon Training's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run Half Marathon ships an update every 12 months, Marathon Training every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Run Half Marathon versus Marathon Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun Half MarathonMarathon Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (119 ratings)4.8 (242 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews — better48.3% of reviews
Number of ratings119242 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLINKLINKS LTDFITNESS22 LTD

Customer experience

Run Half Marathon

All ratings119 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral18.1%
Negative10.8%

Marathon Training

All ratings241 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral10.3%
Negative41.4%

User reviews

Run Half Marathon

From 119 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🗣️ 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

Marathon Training

From 242 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to follow plan
  • 👍 Great for motivation
  • 👍 Effective training progression
  • 👍 Good for beginners
  • 👍 Motivates users to run

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Stops recording runs
  • 🐛 Runs disappear after completion
  • 🐛 Yearly charges with no explanation
  • 🐛 App won't talk to issue commands
  • 🐛 Minimal functionality

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
Show 11 more
  • 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
Show 7 more
  • 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

Marathon Training

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Runs not saving
  • App stops recording
  • App timer gets stuck
  • Program jumps to end
  • Voice prompts incorrect
Show 2 more
  • No walking intervals
  • Poor distance measurement

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch support
  • Link plan to calendar
  • Desired finish time input
  • Specify running pace
  • Triathlon training app

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
2 purchases

Marathon Training

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription$7.996 Months
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$14.99

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 4.8 from 242 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 every 7 months. Most recently, Run Half Marathon was updated on October 21, 2026 and Marathon Training on October 24, 2026.

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