# 5K Run: Beginner Training plan — user reviews

> 115 indexed App Store user reviews of 5K Run by Carlos Fernandez Mayor, rated 4.60/5 from 2,168 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5k-run-beginner-training-plan/id1271409505/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5k-run-beginner-training-plan/id1271409505.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,761 · 4★ 224 · 3★ 79 · 2★ 39 · 1★ 65

## What do users think of 5K Run?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Motivating for beginners
- 💡 Gradual training program

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unreliable sync with Apple Watch
- 🔒 Lack of customer support
- 💰 Hidden in-app purchases
- 🔄 Inability to repeat or restart stages

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and loses user progress
- Inconsistent tracking of distance and pace
- Issues with treadmill workouts

**Most requested features**

- Ability to manually adjust training program
- More detailed workout information
- Integration with other fitness apps
- Audio cues for run/walk transitions

## Newest reviews (14 of 115)

### 2/5 — Problema

*2026-01-16, version 1.8.1*

Van 2 días que no se me guarda el recorrido porque termino y me llaman por teléfono y se borra. Debería ser automático. 
Imagino eso debe quedar registrado en algún lado... al mail no responden.

### 3/5 — Completamente de pago

*2025-05-09, version 1.8.1*

No te permite seguir más allá si no pagas su suscripción obligatoriamente.

### 3/5 — Didn’t immediately hit save

*2025-04-15, version 1.8.1*

This is the second time that I have gone on a run and it does not save my progress so I have to do the step again. And it makes me upset because if I track it on my Apple Watch, it’s fine, but I don’t get the satisfaction of the stepping stones and there’s hardly times where I only do that specific distance. Usually, I’ll do the interval runs and then continue to walk the rest of the way for the 3 miles. I was about to rave about it but fool me once shame on you fool me twice can’t get fooled again.

### 2/5 — Try another

*2025-02-05, version 1.8.1*

They let you get started and then at some point to continue you have to pay 5 bucks. Which wouldn’t be bad but the app is pretty basic. You can’t use it on treadmills. Sometimes the app will crash after a run and you lose that progress. Better off with another app.

### 3/5 — Help

*2024-10-24, version 1.8.1*

I feel like this training program isn’t detailed enough. It goes too fast. If you go to the next workout after only doing each workout one time it doesn’t tell you when you should move onto the next one. Most couch to 5K programs are 9 to 12 weeks and I’m confused.

### 4/5 — Gute App

*2024-05-26*

Mir gefällt die App ganz gut, aber ich hätte noch ein zwei Wünsche. Zum einen fände ich es schön zu wissen wie lange die Joggingeinheit geht, zum Beispiel 2 Minuten etc., und zum anderen wäre es schön, wenn nach der Hälfte der Strecke eine kurze Mitteilung kommen würde. Ansonsten gefällt mir die App sehr gut.

### 2/5 — Run/Walk feature freezes or doesn’t switch back to walk

*2023-08-06, version 1.2.2*

I’m only on day 2. Going from zero workouts to this. When it switches between walk and run it’s amazing, encouraging and easy to follow… however, I’m only on day 2 and it’s wanting me to run the entire .7 miles…. It never switches back to walk. Absolutely NO way I could accomplish this lol

### 3/5 — Simple app - lacks quality

*2022-11-13, version 1.2.2*

I liked the simplicity of the app and that it tracks your distance and calculates your pace. 

I also like that there is no ongoing subscription needed to use the app. 

Problem is it would always calculate 6 minute miles when I’m actually running 10mm. 

I unfortunately lost a few runs because I didn’t hit the save button. 

When I completed the program, it still sends me notifications to continue running even though there is nothing left in my training program. 

Not that I need it, but I was expecting a message or something to happen or change after completing the program but the app does and says nothing. 

Additionally the writing needs to be proofed for spelling and grammar.

### 2/5 — Good, but not good

*2022-08-08, version 1.2.2*

I was using this regularly for a few weeks and it did everything I hoped for. But then I had a serious health issue and I had to stop for over a month. But I can't start over! So you buy this thing and you can only use it once? What if I were a fair weather runner - I couldn't use it to build up to 5K every year! Perhaps there is a way to reset it to the original setting. Unfortunately customer service is non existent. I've used the app to email twice, without a reply. I like it but I don't.

### 1/5 — 5k Disappointed

*2022-07-17, version 1.2.2*

First I liked the beginning helped to get you motivated.  Purchased the plan to get 5k it stops at 3.1 send messages to get me to reach the final step but the app doesn’t allow you to get there. If I could have finished the entire process I would have rated it 5 stars.  Now I have to find another app that lets you get to the finish line.

### 4/5 — Good app with small problem

*2022-07-04, version 1.2.2*

I like the simplicity of the app and that it will kick you back a session if you wait too long between sessions.  The small problem is that it’s not writing the workouts to apple health.  I wrote the author, but no response.

### 3/5 — Good but needs work

*2022-06-30, version 1.2.2*

Good. But have errors syncing and logging runs even when I save it doesn’t sync

### 1/5 — How can a running app not work on a treadmill?!!

*2022-06-25, version 1.2.2*

Didn’t research this app enough, so it’s my own fault. I read that I could listen to my music and use the app at the same time - sold!  But I tried to use it today on the treadmill and discovered what so many before me have: this app doesn’t track you on the treadmill. That’s $3.99 I’m never getting back.

### 3/5 — No permite repetir los entrenamientos

*2021-11-27, version 1.2.2*

No puedo repetir los entrenamientos, avanza y en ocasiones uno no está listo para seguir avanzando

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Bleeds you dry $$

*2025-07-25, version 1.8.1*

For the functionality, not worth the money.  It required “unlocking” multiple times along the journey when it already said it was fully unlocked.  Ask once.  Rude.

### 1/5 — No customer support

*2025-01-06, version 1.8.1*

I accidentally deleted the app from my phone and it erased all my history and what stage I was on. I tried to reset since I also purchased to run more stages. The website is down, and the email they have listed on the app and the App Store is inactive. What a freaking waste.

### 1/5 — Progress deleted

*2024-05-07, version 1.7*

Help! The app kept closing out so I updated it thinking thag would help, but instead it deleted ALL OF MY PROGRESS! I used to love this app.. but now unsure what to do.

### 1/5 — Cada actualización PEOR

*2024-03-10, version 1.5.2*

Escribo en marzo de 2024, y antes de la actualización podías duplicar tu entrenamiento en vivo del Apple Watch al teléfono iniciándolo en cualquiera de los 2, ahora no se puede, no se duplica nunca, y no puedo ver lo que corro en la caminadora, solamente en 1 dispositivo. Además de que se me reinició todo y la aplicación no me deja restaurar nada.

### 1/5 — Paid Money… Can’t Even Start Workout

*2024-02-10, version 1.2.2*

Hope you enjoy your latte. Apple needs to do better at vetting these broken apps.

### 1/5 — Ya no funciona la aplicación se cierra cuando le das iniciar

*2023-12-18, version 1.2.2*

Se cierra la aplicación

### 1/5 — Don’t change phones

*2023-10-04, version 1.2.2*

Upgraded my phone half way through my training programme. After backing up and installing tried the app and it kept crashing on starting. Re-installed app and lost everything. Emailed support and still waiting for a response. Not impressed.

### 1/5 — No sincroniza con Strava

*2023-05-27, version 1.2.2*

Pese a que aparece el entreno en la app de Fitness del iPhone, Strava no lo reconoce y nunca aparecen. Gran fallo.

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2023-02-12, version 1.2.2*

Says ‘free’ but it’s reasonable to assume a payment at some point. I paid $6.99 early on to progress, but sent an email to ask if that was the only payment- no reply. I paid then I got to just before 4K and it wants another $6.99 to move ahead. You lost me here. Otherwise the simplicity is good though.

### 1/5 — Not very forgiving!!! Erased all my history

*2022-10-04, version 1.2.2*

While I was running, the app crashed and completely erased all my history for the month of October! Please fix this issue because it is so frustrating!!!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Fácil de usar

*2025-09-04, version 1.8.1*

Muy buena y cómoda ! Sencilla e intuitiva

### 5/5 — Too many bugs though

*2024-11-21, version 1.8.1*

I love this app and been using this for years but there are too many. Like how many times does it have to crush 2/3 or 1/2 mile from the end. 🤦🏿‍♂️. Hope it gets better soon.

### 5/5 — Muy buena

*2024-06-20, version 1.7*

Muy recomendable

### 5/5 — So far so good.

*2023-06-19, version 1.2.2*

So far this app has worked well for me. It is easy to use.

### 5/5 — Easy and effective

*2023-04-15, version 1.2.2*

Best efficient exercise tool to kickstart healthy morning routine!

### 5/5 — Heel langzaam opgebouwd

*2023-03-19, version 1.2.2*

Schitterend dat deze app gratis is… hopelijk blijft het zo!

### 5/5 — I got this, you got this!

*2021-11-06, version 1.2.2*

It’s been awhile and this is SO FREAKIN AMAZINGLY HELPFUL!

### 5/5 — 5k

*2021-07-01, version 1.2.2*

Great app for trying to get back in shape after COVID-19 shut down

### 5/5 — Sencilla y práctica

*2021-04-05, version 1.2.2*

Idea: Añadir una función extra en la que el audio te diga cuando llevas mitad de entreno, para los que nos gusta salir se casa y volver corriendo hasta la misma puerta, tener una idea de cuando tenemos que volver

### 5/5 — From couch to 5K!

*2021-03-14, version 1.2.2*

This app is simple and fun to use to train for a 5K. Perfect for beginner runners 🏃🏻‍♀️

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