# 5K Runner: couch potato to 5K — user reviews > 921 indexed App Store user reviews of 5K Runner by FITNESS22 LTD, rated 4.90/5 from 118,472 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5k-runner-couch-potato-to-5k/id448357306/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5k-runner-couch-potato-to-5k/id448357306.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 111,336 · 4★ 4,833 · 3★ 960 · 2★ 357 · 1★ 986 ## What do users think of 5K Runner? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Gradual progression - 💪 Effective for beginners - 🎉 Motivating and inspiring - 🎧 Integrates with music playback **Cons** - 💰 Requires paid subscription - 🔍 Lack of pace and distance tracking - 🕰️ Rapid increase in run duration - 🤖 Robotic voice prompts - 🔀 Difficulty tracking progress **Commonly reported bugs** - Syncing issues between iPhone and Apple Watch - Crashes and freezes during use - Inability to delete user account or workout history **Most requested features** - More detailed performance tracking - Customizable voice prompts - Apple Watch integration - Ability to edit workout history - Smoother transition between run/walk intervals ## Newest reviews (17 of 921) ### 5/5 — It’s free *2026-08-21, version 9.3900* 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? ### 5/5 — Best Thing Ive Done *2026-08-21, version 9.3900* Just do it!! ### 5/5 — One way to maintain your exercise *2026-08-17, version 9.3850* 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 ### 5/5 — Excellent *2026-08-16, version 9.3850* Look no further. Definitely meets your goals painlessly! ### 5/5 — Very good *2026-08-15, version 9.3850* Helping me so far ### 5/5 — Best running app! *2026-08-15, version 9.3850* This has been the best running app I have ever used!!!. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to get into running. ### 3/5 — Too expensive *2026-08-13, version 9.3850* 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. ### 5/5 — Very helpful tool for new/returning runners *2026-08-10, version 9.3850* 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. ### 5/5 — Great interval app for building stamina *2026-08-06, version 9.3850* 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 ### 5/5 — Reset *2026-08-04, version 9.3850* This app Consistently gets me Back into running when I lapse. ### 4/5 — Great *2026-08-04, version 9.3850* I d used the app off and on for a few years. Recently, the Apple Watch app ran into an issue where the green/yellow intervals would not show on the screen of my SE after swiping to display it. Otherwise, it’s a fantastic app. ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2026-08-04, version 9.3850* I am a mom of four. I use this app to get back in shape after so much time off. Couldn’t do it without it! ### 5/5 — Simple and works *2026-08-03, version 9.3850* I’ve used this app 4 or 5 times over the past 10 or so years. I find it ideal to get 5k fit again following pregnancy/surgery. Easy to follow and gentle increase in activity you hardly notice. Option to skip forward if you find it too easy also great. I got the 10k version too. ### 5/5 — Great app for begging *2026-07-31, version 9.3850* Love this app the coaching and guidance is really helpful. It’s always easy to come back to if I get off track. ### 5/5 — Great *2026-07-31, version 9.3850* Great app to help you train properly ### 4/5 — It worked *2026-07-31, version 9.3850* 2nd review after having trouble getting it trial to actually start. Developer did get back to me with questions quickly-so customer service seems very good. 1st week and I like the app. Easy to use. Good interface. I think the coaching/encouragement is appropriate (for me). Not constantly in my ear but doesn’t disappear after start either. Segments are realistic for couch start. Only complaint at all is I wish when it reported to apple health it included the warm up/cool down time as part of the work out. Shaving those 10 minutes off but reporting the distance of the entire time has me at about a 9 minutes mile when I’m walking more than jogging? I wish. Otherwise I’m enjoying it. ### 5/5 — Helpful *2026-07-31, version 9.3850* Easy to use for a reluctant runner ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Money hungry *2026-08-20, version 9.3840* 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 ### 1/5 — Refund my subscription *2026-08-03* i've never used this app and allow them to purchase this app, but they denied to refund my subscription ### 1/5 — Deceptive about subscription requirement *2026-07-31, version 9.3850* Was looking to try a new app to train for 5ks after not running for a while. This one looked promising, had me fill out a whole questionnaire with a bunch of personal info, just to get paywalled at the end. Even the “free trial” button required me to consent for billing, and I’m not paying $40 for an app to help me with basic pacing and pop-up reminders to run. Really deceptive about the subscription requirement and it says nothing in the app store’s description about having to pay to use the app. Slimy!! Going to use “Just Run” instead. ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-07-27, version 9.3850* Offered me a free seven day trial, which I accepted, and then they charged my card $39.99. Not a good look. ### 1/5 — Not free! *2026-07-26, version 9.3850* It’s not free btw ### 1/5 — Scam app isnt free *2026-07-22, version 9.3850* After giving all my information it wants me to pay $50! How do you call this free? It’s misleading and scam ### 1/5 — Can’t start *2026-07-20, version 9.3850* Was excited to get started but can’t. Yap trial button and it pretends to load or connect but goes nowhere. Freezes up. Tried subscription-same thing. Just hit a wall either way. ### 1/5 — App deleted history and charged twice for lifetime subscription *2026-07-19, version 9.3850* After a recent update to the app, my account was deleted and left unrecoverable. It also charged me twice for a lifetime subscription, which the developer said they couldn’t refund. All I got was an apology and a link to start all over. ### 1/5 — Misleading *2026-07-09, version 9.3840* Waiste of time . Pur all your information in and then hit a paywall ### 1/5 — It used to be worth it… *2026-07-08, version 9.3840* I used this app back in 2019 to get ready for my first 5k. It was only $12 for 12 weeks which was great. It also offered a couple different options for different prices. Just redownloaded it and not only did they get rid of the options but now it’s $50! Definitely not worth that much. On to a different app… ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — My go to app *2026-08-27, version 9.3900* Getting back into working out was hard. This app helped me re-learn to jog slowly and at my own pace ### 5/5 — It worked! *2026-08-26, version 9.3900* 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! ### 5/5 — Keep returning to help with my fitness goals *2026-08-24, version 9.3900* 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 ### 5/5 — Changed my Life *2026-08-22, version 9.3900* 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. ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2026-08-22, version 9.3900* 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-08-22, version 9.3900* Lovely ### 5/5 — Returning to running *2026-08-22, version 9.3900* 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.) ### 5/5 — A lifestyle changer *2026-08-22, version 9.3900* 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. ### 5/5 — Amazing App *2026-08-22, version 9.3900* 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!!!! ### 5/5 — 5k runner *2026-08-21, version 9.3900* 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. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*