# 5K Runner: couch to 5K running — user reviews > 1,538 indexed App Store user reviews of 5K Runner by FITNESS22 LTD, rated 4.90/5 from 118,981 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5k-runner-couch-to-5k-running/id448357306/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5k-runner-couch-to-5k-running/id448357306.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 111,794 · 4★ 4,841 · 3★ 965 · 2★ 357 · 1★ 991 ## Is 5K Runner safe? 5K Runner: couch to 5K running appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for 5K Runner is 98 out of 100. This assessment is based on 118,981 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.9 out of 5. Of 118,948 App Store ratings, 98.1% point to a safe experience, 0.8% suggest some concerns, and 1.1% point to a risky experience. ## Is 5K Runner legit? 5K Runner: couch to 5K running appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for 5K Runner is 100 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## What do users think of 5K Runner? Reviews of 5K Runner are mostly positive: the Health & Fitness app is rated 4.9/5 from 119K App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, gradual progression. Top complaints: requires paid subscription, lack of pace and distance tracking. Summarized from real user reviews. **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 (14 of 1,538) ### 3/5 — Needs Edit Feature *2026-10-04, version 9.3920* I wish there was an option where you could edit the distance for those on a treadmill. ### 3/5 — Idea is great *2026-10-02, version 9.3920* Glitches towards the end of my run ### 5/5 — It really works *2026-09-20, version 9.3920* I went exactly from no running at all to doing a 5k 8 weeks later. The gradual progression really helped. I’m very happy with this app. ### 5/5 — Great Program! *2026-09-15, version 9.3920* I am using this program to train for a 5K. This program has helped me so much I am able to do all the runs without stopping and I am in week 6! Thank you couch to 5K! ### 5/5 — Best 5km running app *2026-09-11, version 9.3920* This is the best app for running! ### 5/5 — Life changing! *2026-09-04, version 9.3920* I can’t rate this program more highly! I’m a 40.5 yr old woman who has never run more than 100m in my life! I’m now consistently running 3 times a week - and havent wavered in my commitment since starting 5 months ago. I love who I’m becoming, investing in my own self care. As a busy mum of 5, I love for my 30-40 mins mornings, 3 times a week, and owe it all to Cto5k! Even people at work are invested in my journey! It’s achievable and it’s life changing! ### 5/5 — Great app for 5k beginners *2026-09-03, version 9.3920* Great gradual way to get you to your 5k ### 5/5 — Bon appli pour ceux qui veulent être stimulé *2026-09-02, version 9.3920* Cool ### 5/5 — Amazing!!! *2026-08-31, version 9.3900* I love this app. I’ve found other 5k apps really annoying - they “inspirational speaking” tends to put me off. This is far more direct and allows me to listen to music which is, on the whole, undisrupted. I also love how to app will optimise your run if you find one difficult. It’s really helpful. I have made such incredible progress with this app and recommend it to friends all the time. ### 5/5 — Beginner runner *2026-08-29, version 9.3900* I went through a rough mental health battle, I went on FMLA. Day one of my leave I downloaded this app to take control of something I had power over, my physical health. I went on my very first run and quickly realized this is just what my brain needed to cope with my life circumstances. This app made it soooo easy for me to start this journey to a physically and mentally healthy life. I just completed my 7th week of “training” this morning and can’t believe how far my stamina and strength have come! I’m almost at the end of the 5k training and so excited to sign up for a race to put my training to the test. Crossing that finish is going to be an amazing feeling. Thanks to this app I have the confidence every run that I’m helping my body train for steady achievable growth. Can’t wait to check out other features of this app after I finish the 5k training. ### 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. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — No free option *2026-10-20, version 9.3930* Can’t even try it without committing to a trial dumb ### 1/5 — $100 *2026-10-15, version 9.3930* $100 is a rip off. Don’t tell you the price until after you complete a series of questions and download the app. Similar apps out there for free or much cheaper. If in uk, use the nhs free app. ### 1/5 — Paid app *2026-09-14, version 9.3920* Make it paid from the start, not hidden after onboarding ### 1/5 — Not free *2026-09-04, version 9.3920* You can’t do anything without paying. Garbage app. ### 1/5 — Battery drain and possible profiling *2026-09-01, version 9.3900* While not in use (emphasis to not in use) it drained my battery to fast I thought I was hacked. Also, I don’t need my location on for this app if I go to the same gym I have been going to in the last 2 years, this app is cashing on subscription and selling your data (allegedly, of course). ### 1/5 — Charged me for free trial *2026-08-30, version 9.3900* Free trial option was available and I clicked it and they have charged me for 3 months subscription! ### 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 — Pure greed *2026-08-07, version 9.3850* Restore purchases (I bought this app ages ago) didn’t do anything and I was forced into subscription! 0 starts, pure greed ### 1/5 — Refund my subscription *2026-08-03, version 9.3850* 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. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Longtime User *2026-10-21, version 9.3930* Been useful because you can refer to it! 10yr user lol ### 5/5 — Motivational *2026-10-20, version 9.3930* And not too naggy or annoying. ### 5/5 — Totally worth it *2026-10-16, version 9.3930* I love this app! It does a great job at getting you to a 5k and now I’m still using it to keep with it. My first race is in a week and I can’t wait. ### 5/5 — Do it. Period *2026-10-14, version 9.3930* This app got me back to working out. I really like that if after the end of my workout I rate the workout hard it will give me an extra workout to condition before leveling me up. ### 5/5 — Great program *2026-10-11, version 9.3920* Off and on I’ve used this program over the years. But it’s simple, and straight to the point with no BS. Easily worth the purchase. ### 5/5 — Always good *2026-10-09, version 9.3920* Been using for multiple years since I tend to go from couch to 5k back to couch. It’s a never ending story. Still a great app that takes your hand and doesn’t let you hurt yourself. **Developer response:** Couch to 5K and back again, as many times as it takes! We're glad we could keep you moving safely through all of it. Keep running! ### 5/5 — Review *2026-10-09, version 9.3920* I love this app couldn’t do my runs without it ❤️ ### 5/5 — Customer support *2026-10-07, version 9.3920* I’ve used this app on and off through the years and since having kids I was never able to stick with running. I am trying to start up again and was fairly certain I bought the lifetime experience but the refresh on the app wasn’t working. Customer support was able to restore my access at no cost to me after I provided a receipt, which was easy to find through Apple purchases (it was purchased more than 2 yrs ago). Quick and easy! ### 5/5 — Love the pace! *2026-09-28, version 9.3920* Really love using this app! I used it to increase my running time and it works beautifully. I may never run a 5K, but I do like running for exercise and I needed a way to see improvement. This app gave me the ability to do that. I’ve been using it regularly for a year and it still supports my growth as a runner that doesn’t have a desire to compete. ### 5/5 — Great customer support *2026-09-23, version 9.3920* This is a fun, educational and rewarding running app! Additionally, customer service was above any beyond what I expected. They responded to my email overnight and resolved my problem quickly --- *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 2026-11-09.*