Marathon Training vs Training Plan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Training Plan
This app provides a straightforward training plan for runners aiming to improve their performance in races within their age group. It's initially designed for 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon distances, with potential for future expansion to other race types. The plan incorporates insights from various sources and personal experience.
- Race-specific training plans
- Focus on age group improvement
- Supports 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon
- Based on expert and personal experience
- Potential for future race distance additions
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This App was designed for those runners who want a simple plan to help them place higher in their own age group at races. The initial plan is geared towards preparing for a 5K/10K/Half-Marathon race, but other race distances may be added in the future. The plan is based on information gathered from multiple sources as well as personal experience using the plan. For those training in hotter climates, there is an App called Training Pace in the Apple App Store to help in making pace adjustments due to hot and humid conditions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Training Plan at 100% against Marathon Training's 48%. Training Plan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Marathon Training's advantage is ratings volume (241 vs 2) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads and device support 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. Marathon Training sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 6 months. Training Plan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Marathon Training holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marathon Training has 241 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Marathon Training's written reviews are positive against 100% of Training Plan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Marathon Training ships an update every 7 months, Training Plan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marathon Training | Training Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (241 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 241 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FITNESS22 LTD | Ray Brown |
Customer experience
Marathon Training
Training Plan
Bugs and requests
Marathon Training
Reported bugs
7 issues- Runs not saving
- App stops recording
- App timer gets stuck
- Program jumps to end
- Voice prompts incorrect
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- 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
Training Plan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Marathon Training
- Premium Subscription$7.996 Months
- Lifetime Premium$14.99
Training Plan
No in-app purchases
Questions
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