5K Runner User Reviews

Customer Experience

Positive experience70.7% of reviews
Neutral5.2% of reviews
Negative experience24.1% of reviews

~ Based on 921 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say

Is 5K Runner Safe?

5K Runner: couch potato to 5K appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for 5K Runner is 98/100.

This assessment is based on 118,472 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.9/5.

Safety Analysis

98.1% of ratings point to a safe experience
0.8% of ratings suggest some concerns
1.1% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 118,472 App Store ratings for 5K Runner.

Is 5K Runner Legit?

5K Runner: couch potato to 5K appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for 5K Runner is 100/100.

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

Top reviews

My go to app

Getting back into working out was hard. This app helped me re-learn to jog slowly and at my own pace

It worked!

I’m a 67 year old woman. I weight 140. I started this app on Memorial Day weekend. I had no experience with running at all! Last week I finished the process and can now run 3.5 miles 3 times a week!! No injuries! I did get stuck and repeated a few run in the middle of the program, but I didn’t stop!
If it worked for me, you can do it! It works! Love it! Thanks 5K!
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Keep returning to help with my fitness goals

Have completed this several times and come back to it when I have a fitness funk or health issues to get me started. I love that if I say it’s too hard it adds optimised class so the step up is more gradual

Changed my Life

I love this app. I stated in Feb of 2025 & ran for I year started, 3x’s a wk, rain or shine & it changed my life. I lost 75lbs & my son, also dropped lbs by just supporting my runs. I cannot say it enough, I tell everyone. One committed choice WILL change everything. The way you eat, the way you sleep, and the way think. The small steps of increased runs work miracles. Up to 7 miles and still running. A small investment with huge results!!! Do it.
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Brilliant

Having just returned to running after a lengthy absence, this app has been brilliantly set up to make your return to running achievable and exciting. Would highly recommend! I will be moving to 10k once I’ve completed this. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Amazing

Lovely

Returning to running

This has been fantastic after recovering from a back surgery three years ago. I’ve missed running and this has been great for easing back into things. ***(Always check with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program.)

A lifestyle changer

I never would have believed I could run and run 5k at that! I was a total couch potato and the last time I’ve ran was in high school. This app takes you through a total psychology change and lets your body slowly adjust to this new way of using your body. I recommend it every one who never ran and wants to star.
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Amazing App

I can’t believe that in 9 weeks I’ve gone from not being able to run for 1 minute to just having ran 30 minutes non-stop! The app works with your capabilities so if you’ve had a break from running for a week or so it will revert back to where you think you are after time off! Fantastic app - so happy I found it and that it works from my Apple Watch so I don’t have to carry a phone with me! Delighted!!!!
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5k runner

As a mild, intermittent runner, this app makes it easy to restart whenever I fall off track. Its gradual ramp-up removes the fear of starting over — it really ‘holds your hand’ to success.

It’s free

It’s a free app, it’s based on running for time blocks. This allows me to focus on running based on feel and working on my mechanics rather than chasing a pr on my watch. It’s fixed my running burn out and is helping me get back on track. Also, it’s free which is saying a lot when everything else out there requires a subscription….. did I mention it’s free?
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Best Thing Ive Done

Just do it!!

Money hungry

I hate when apps become money hungry I haven’t used this in years but ofc when I come back they wanna ask for money for a workout . So weird

One way to maintain your exercise

I travel a lot so regular exercise is a problem but I continually feel guilty if I haven’t done my Couch to 5 k and this will always bring me back to exercise- thank you , thank you

Excellent

Look no further. Definitely meets your goals painlessly!

Very good

Helping me so far

Best running app!

This has been the best running app I have ever used!!!. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to get into running.

Too expensive

I would rate this a lot higher if I didn’t have to pay 30 bucks every 3 months. There are cheaper options that are just as good.

Very helpful tool for new/returning runners

Very helpful tool to get into running…I have a bad knee and the way this is paced has really helped me develop a tolerance for running again so I can see progress without overdoing it.

Great interval app for building stamina

I’ve used this app on and off for a few years now. It’s super helpful getting started and building up speed and stamina. It’s also great for restating when I’ve slacked off. Once you hit the apps upper limit though it can help keep you there.he