# iRun. Couch to Runner : Run 5k — user reviews > 311 indexed App Store user reviews of iRun. Couch to Runner by Lumos apps, rated 4.80/5 from 4,759 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irun-couch-to-runner-run-5k/id1584672096/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irun-couch-to-runner-run-5k/id1584672096.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4,208 · 4★ 284 · 3★ 124 · 2★ 40 · 1★ 103 ## What do users think of iRun. Couch to Runner? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Great way to ease back into running - 👍 Excellent helpful app - 👍 Well paced and easy to use - 👍 Helpful training app - 👍 Easy to use and kept me motivated - 👍 This is really helping me with my fitness - 👍 Successful first run in a year - 👍 Excellent app for beginners - 👍 Awesome app! - 👍 Motivating as h*ll - 👍 So Helpful - 👍 Great app **Cons** - 🐛 Some good, some bad - 🐛 Keeps wiping data - 🐛 App pauses workout - 🐛 Lacking features - 🐛 App issue - 🐛 Profile recovery - 🐛 Not sure why it won't progress - 🐛 Too soon - 🐛 Keeps pausing in the middle of my running and walking sets - 🐛 So frustrated after completing level 6 workout 2 my profile was deleted with no way to recover it - 🐛 Not great for beginners too much running to start with for the unfit - 🐛 Keeps wiping all of my data, progress & logged runs twice now **Commonly reported bugs** - App pauses the workout while you're running and walking - Pace Algorithm poor - Keeps pausing the workout even though I didn't touch it and it was locked - Keeps deleting my profile with no way to recover it - Doesn't allow me to progress to the next level - Keeps wiping all of my data, progress & logged runs twice now **Most requested features** - Glimpse of next workout - Ability to customize your workout plan after selection - More options regarding the voice used for running - Ability to go back and fix an error in your distance when you're done - Ability to see the progress of each workout during the workout - Ability to unlock a workout when it is convenient for me - Ability to change the program after completing it - Ability to set a schedule for your runs - Ability to hit a button and change from a run to a walk and then for the app to realize you need more time in that level to complete the actual run time - Ability to do workouts every day from 8-9 ## Newest reviews (20 of 311) ### 5/5 — Keeps me motivated *2026-07-31, version 2.2.0* I love this app. It’s help me overcome my plateau. It’s like having a friend encouraging you to go further. ### 5/5 — Best app for beginners *2026-07-30, version 2.2.0* The Couch to 5K app has been a game changer for me! As a complete beginner, I was intimidated by running, but this app made it feel achievable. The workouts are easy to follow, build your endurance gradually, and fit perfectly into my overall fitness journey. It’s motivated me to get off the couch, get outside, and actually look forward to running. I love that it encourages progress at your own pace without feeling overwhelming. If you’re new to running or looking for a simple, beginner-friendly way to get started, I highly recommend giving this app a try! ### 4/5 — So Close! *2026-07-26, version 2.2.0* Just used this for the first time. Loved everything about it until I got to the halfway point in my workout and it gave me no indication of that. Since I go out and back that is an important feature that I need in an app. If the feature is added I’d be happy to pay to use the app. ### 5/5 — Great App for Beginners! *2026-07-24, version 2.2.0* I just started getting interested in running and just finished my first workout. The intervals were challenging but not too hard where I couldn’t complete it. I’m already in love with this app and can’t wait to complete my second workout tomorrow. ### 5/5 — starter runner *2026-07-22, version 2.2.0* I don't ever leave reviews but i have to brag on this app! Super easy to use and helps you strive to becoming a runner ♥️♥️♥️ ### 5/5 — It helped *2026-07-19, version 2.2.0* I always get so stuck in my head with the distance and then get overwhelmed. This helped break it up and before I noticed it I was done. ### 5/5 — Not pushy *2026-07-16, version 2.2.0* I like you can set pace. Not pushy. Pleasant voice commands ### 5/5 — I guess I’m a runner? *2026-07-16, version 2.2.0* Love this app! did my first run didn’t think I was gonna enjoy it or like it and absolutely crushed it and loved! it felt like I could’ve kept running. I love this plan and I can’t wait to do my first 5K this fall. ### 5/5 — This is the only app I recommend for timed running *2026-07-13, version 2.2.0* Best app ### 5/5 — Love *2026-07-12, version 2.2.0* This is a game changer for me. I’m just starting to run for the first time in years. These workouts are great and have shaved a whole minute off my mile ### 5/5 — Let’s Go! *2026-07-07, version 2.1.2* Pleasantly surprised. Worth the purchase! ### 5/5 — First run *2026-07-06, version 2.1.2* Loved how the app played through my ear buds with my music and gave me a heads up when my walk/run segment was beginning/ending. ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2026-07-05, version 2.1.2* This app is helping me get back into running .it is easy to understand and you can choose how long you want you run for it is cool 👏👏 ### 5/5 — Needed this! *2026-06-29, version 2.1.2* The app was super user friendly! It talks to you the whole way through and lets you be honest without trying to prepare you for the next workout. It just meets you where you are. ### 5/5 — My story *2026-06-20, version 2.1.2* This is a FANTABULOUS APP! I started running and had no idea what I was doing. Plus, I honestly wasn’t successful. I saw an add for this App and I decided to try it… With this App, I’m now running 5.5 miles at a time! Even when I was at the end of the program, I still used this to keep me motivated to keep going and keep running! 🏃🏻‍♀️🤸📣🥳🥳 ### 5/5 — Got me off the couch *2026-06-19, version 2.1.2* It was super easy for me as someone who has never been a runner to know what I’m doing and stay motivated. ### 5/5 — Best App *2026-06-18, version 2.1.2* I love this app ### 5/5 — Just starting *2026-06-17, version 2.1.2* Love that I can adjust effort after each workout. Some days are easier than others. ### 5/5 — 10/10 recommend *2026-06-16, version 2.1.2* This app has helped me train for an upcoming 5K. I like that I can change the settings to switch to my current level. I love and recommend this app to all my friends! ### 5/5 — 5k *2026-06-11, version 2.1.1* This app is amazing I lost 32 pounds in 3 months ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Paid For App *2026-05-25, version 2.1.0* Hello, I paid for this app on May 14. However, I have not been able to use the app. It keeps asking me for information which I have given several times, but it keeps asking me to repay for something I’ve already paid for. I would like very much to start this program however, all I’ve had was problems since purchasing it. I have emailed y’all twice and have not had a response. This is getting annoying and if someone cannot help me, please refund me $24.99. I can’t really say if I like the app or not because I haven’t been able to use it. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Disappointing in new update *2026-04-26, version 2.0.2* Seems like the calorie tracking is off on the app since the update, before when I was running it said like 220 calories burned but now it is like 95 for the same exercise. Can yall help me out so I can turn this review around? ### 1/5 — Sad *2026-03-26, version 2.0.0* They want u to pay for help to track ur stuff when u do the same workouts on Pinterest I refuse to pay ### 1/5 — Lacking features *2026-03-24, version 1.6.1* Although the general product works satisfactorily, the premium version, for a quite expensive price (especially compared to competitors) lacks many important features. The inability to customize your workout plan after you have selected the difficulty options when you download the app is frustrating, especially when you cannot skip workouts that are too easy or jump to workouts later in the program that challenge you more (all of my workouts have been). Also, more options regarding the voice used for running would be nice, such as the ability to change how the voice speaks over your music or gives halfway/10 second warnings (I personally like these features) ### 1/5 — Why so many questions *2026-03-10, version 1.6.1* After about 20 minutes through the setup interview I got bored and just deleted the app ### 1/5 — Worst app support *2026-03-09, version 1.6.1* I cancelled my subscription during the 7 day trial and they still charged my account ### 1/5 — Definitely not couch to 5k *2026-01-13, version 1.5.9* The very first task was to run 8 mins in one minute increments.. for someone who’s been on couch for years not possible unless you are already an avid fast paced walker.. wasted $20+ on the app.. which I could of tried before spending money ### 1/5 — Calories. And distance *2025-12-29, version 1.5.8* How come calories and distance don’t show up?? ### 1/5 — 9 levels *2025-10-21, version 1.5.5* Nine…that’s all you get for $24 ### 1/5 — Horrible customer service *2025-08-17, version 1.5.1* Don’t use unless you plan to use it. I got the 30 day trial period a week went by and I didn’t get a chance to try the app and got charged before the 30 day trial was up. Reached out to their customer service only to be told they don’t handle billing concerns to reach out to apple. Tried to get my refund through apple app and they did not have that option. Could not find the number or email. Nothing and no one to talk to regarding my concerns! Never using apps like this again. I will got to the gym and be done. $30 is ridiculous anyways for something I can do myself, was looking for motivation. You gave me motivation alright. The hassle of trying to reach someone was enough ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Someone who never writes reviews <3 *2026-08-27, version 2.3.0* I love this app so much, I’ve always loved running but have struggled so much with the amount of time I can run. This app listens to you through your journey by asking how you felt after every interval run (difficulty level), & then creates a workout for next time that is easier, or harder. It’s really helped me grow as a runner & I’m excited to continue to use this app to get even better :) ### 5/5 — I love this APP *2026-08-15, version 2.3.0* Partially lazy, partially motivated person right here. I stumbled on to this running app and have used it off and on past few months. Heading into my second 5k run! Worth it, and also upgraded to higher tier version. Do not regret it. Love love love! ### 5/5 — 5/5 *2026-08-10, version 2.3.0* Absolutely love this app. Has given me so much confidence to get up and run again. ### 5/5 — Yasss *2026-08-07, version 2.3.0* This app I love the voice the pace and the growth. I found an app that works for me going further in learning to run ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-08-06, version 2.3.0* Last time I used this app I lost 88 pds , I’m back getting I shape for a change in career. ### 5/5 — Easy *2026-08-03, version 2.3.0* Great way to start your running process and gives accurate info from runs ### 5/5 — Awesomeness *2026-08-02, version 2.2.0* I love it ### 5/5 — Truly for beginners *2026-08-02, version 2.2.0* Most apps start you to fast, especially for someone who’s never run before. This app is great because I can customize how slow I want to take it. I don’t feel like I have to go from never running to running a minute after one class. And it’s affordable! ### 5/5 — I just started *2026-08-01, version 2.2.0* I love this app good motivation, worth the money keeps you going ### 5/5 — Just did my 1st workout! *2026-07-31, version 2.2.0* Absolutely loved it! Have been a C25k user but I love this one and will be changing! --- *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 2026-09-15.*