# Run Half Marathon vs Marathon Training

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.

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.

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.

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.

## 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) | **[4.8 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-training-42k-runner/id979048654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 119 | **242** |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 48.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [FITNESS22 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/383171664) |

## 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-42k-runner/id979048654)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Runs not saving
- App stops recording
- App timer gets stuck
- Program jumps to end
- Voice prompts incorrect

**Requested features**

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


## 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 4.8 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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