5K Run - Train to 5K appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for 5K Run is 100 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

5K Run User Reviews

Name: 5K Run - Train to 5K
Rating: 4.9 (1405 reviews)

5K Run - Train to 5K

Pace Apps Inc.

🌟 Lifestyle

💪 Health & Fitness

Customer Experience

Positive experience68.8% of reviews

Neutral12.5% of reviews

Negative experience18.8% of reviews

~ Based on 32 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of 5K Run. Based on 1.4K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Health & Fitness app.

Positive things

👍Great app
👍Helpful for beginners
👍Useful training plan
👍Integrates with music
👍Free to use

Negative things

🐛Inaccurate distance tracking
🐛Ads disrupt workout
🐛Doesn't work in background
🐛Defaults to wrong day
🐛Can't lock screen during workout

Is 5K Run Safe?

5K Run - Train to 5K appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for 5K Run is 98/100.

This assessment is based on 1,405 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.9/5.

Safety Analysis

97.4% of ratings point to a safe experience

1.5% of ratings suggest some concerns

1.1% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 1,405 App Store ratings for 5K Run.

Is 5K Run Legit?

5K Run - Train to 5K appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for 5K Run is 100/100.

Based on 100 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

Most Recent Highest Rated Lowest Rated

Great app to guide your running!

This is a great free app to guide your running! I wish the app would show information on iPhone's screen (e.g. how much time remains in the current segment, total amount of time remaining) even when the phone is locked. Otherwise, users have to unlock the phone in order to see the information. The C25K app does that, which is convenient.

Nevertheless, this a great app! Highly recommended!

isnowpyh

23 days ago

This one actually works

For the first time in my life(I’m nearing 50), I have been able to run 2 kms at a stretch. This app made it possible. Heartily recommend.

Rahul Parashar

a month ago

Response from developer

Thank you!

Beginner

Great basic app thanks

Scruffy4747

5 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you!

Sarah

No music

hdyrhaknxuf

8 months ago

Really great app

I really love your app! I just wanted to bring to your attention that the time is not adding up with the running on week 2/ Day 1. I start my watch and the app at the same time, and the first three days they matched, but when doing week 2/ day 1 training my watch said I ran for 25 minutes while the app only said I only ran for 23.5, I don’t know if maybe an Ad hit in the middle of the last effort of running but something was off, and I will say the last effort of 1.5 minutes of running felt REALLY long and the track I was running on I had figured up that I could run the whole track all the way till when I started running.

Other than that I have loved the app and I plan to continue using it!

McCord98

a year ago

Free

This app is bare-bones but it gets the job done and it’s free! My biggest gripe is that I can’t figure out how to lock the screen for the entire workout. I have to lock it for each walk/run segment which is a pain in the butt. If I don’t I easily hit the screen and it screws up the workout.

RoscoHawkeye

a year ago

Response from developer

Thank you for the review and for using our app. This is a bug and we will fix it in the next release. We will update this comment when the new version is available. Thanks again!

Very useful

I’ve been using this app every spring for three years now (I only run in the summer). I really really appreciate that in the world of subscriptions, there’s an app like this that’s free to use. It has all the features you could want—listening to music apps when you’re running, tracking distance and where you ran, and a program that eases you in to running slowly.

As someone who started during the pandemic very out of shape, what I appreciated the most was the training plan. I found that other apps started off too intense, but this one had a more gradual build up. Now that I lead a more active life, I often start at the W2 D1 or D2 workout.

I really appreciate this app, thanks again for making it :)

Catts_meow

a year ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much for the review! It’s great to hear that you are enjoying the app and continue to use it every year. If you have any other comments or suggestions, please reach out to support@paceapps.ca. Thanks again!

So good!!

I used this app as a very beginner runner and it was soooo goood! It helped me get from no running experience to running 5k and exciting about going much further in running! It’s so hard but so good! Highly recommend. 10/10

Furrykits

a year ago

Response from developer

Thank you for the review!

10K run option?

This app is exactly what I’m looking for. I have completed the 5K distance. Do you have a 10K training app that is similar to this one?

JennEMR80

2 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for the review! We do not have a 10K app at the moment unfortunately.

Great choice.

Love this app. Especially the three days/week. Like others mentioned I don't like that it defaults to day one. Yes, I know it has a star on completed days but I don't always remember to scroll and I've accidentally run day one multiple times over.

soc2l

2 years ago

Response from developer

Update: version 1.62 is now live and this functionality has been added. Thank you for the review! We are planning an update and will definitely look at implementing this. If you have any other comments or suggestions, please email support@paceapps.ca. Thanks again.

Videos popup

Videos pop up and interrupt your playlist after a workout. Very annoying when you’re in the groove. Wouldn’t be a problem for an ad pop-up, but the disruption of audio is annoying.

Cccc1234512345

2 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you for using the app and for the review! Ads can be removed from the settings menu for a one-time fee. If you have any comments or suggestions, please email support@paceapps.ca.

Great when it works

I hate the ads!! I understand why the app has ads and normally it wouldn’t bother me but when an ad pops up after my run it never saves the run after wards. Or the ad freezes on me and then I can’t get my progress. This has become very frustrating as a young runner who it trying to make new healthy habits and keep in shape!!

Wthisntaken

2 years ago

Response from developer

This had been fixed with version 1.65 which is available today (June 22, 2025). If you have any other questions or suggestions, please email support@paceapps.ca.

Best

Love this app but would be even better if it could work on apple watch aswell.

brahhhhddaaa

2 years ago

Great, but could be better

I wish it worked in the background. I like to watch Netflix, I wish I could have this app running in the background and have it tell me when to run and walk. I also wish the screen changed colour between running and walking.

SamMaree85

2 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for the review. It seems to work on our end with Netflix. Can you check your app settings (Settings > 5k Run) and make sure background refresh and location are on? Feel free to email support@paceapps.ca for help troubleshooting. Thanks!

So helpful

This app really helped me & my husband start our running journey. As beginners, we weren’t sure what to do first, this app helped to break down the runs, breaks, etc… My only complaint is that I wish they’d have a 10K. Please do more of these ! Thank you!!!!

Cholo’s mom

2 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you for the review!

Great for the most part

Great in theory. Tracks your program and maps your run; however the ads that pop up at the end of a run can’t always be closed. The “x” in the top right corner is too high and can’t be clicked on. The only option is to force close the app and lose your progress. Will probably search for another option.

MVanB4

2 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you for the feedback. We will get that fixed ASAP and update this comment when the fix is live. If you have any other comments or suggestions please email support@paceapps.ca

Had to keep my phone unlocked

For some reason, if I locked my phone, the app wouldn’t tell me when to start/stop running. I checked my volume settings and the app settings and there didn’t seem to be any reason why. Never had this problem before.

anoyed87

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for the review! Try navigating to your phone settings and then 5K Run, and make sure background app refresh is on and your location permissions are correct. If you have any questions, please email support@paceapps.ca.

Only one complaint so far

I like the app so far. The simplicity is great. I wish it would keep up with the day I am on. It defaults to week 1 day 1 so I have to keep track myself.

KrK-runner

3 years ago

Response from developer

Update: the latest version will now scroll to your next workout for you automatically. Thank you for the review! Completed runs are indicated by a star next to the date.

Not Apple Watch compatible

Great app! Only complaint is not Apple Watch compatible.

Aliyah Schell

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you for the review Aaliyah!

Annoying

Firstly, the app does not automatically take you to the next run after completing a workout.
Secondly, this app is full of advertisements that interfere with your workout

H Dali

3 years ago

Response from developer

Update: version 1.62 is now live and you will be taken to your next workout automatically. Thanks for the feedback. The ads are used to support work on this free app. You can remove ads by making a one-time purchase in the Settings menu. If you have any other feedback, please email support@paceapps.ca.