# Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® — user reviews > 103 indexed App Store user reviews of Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® by Zen Labs, rated 4.70/5 from 1,659 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-262-trainer-by-c25k/id514662686/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-262-trainer-by-c25k/id514662686.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,418 · 4★ 104 · 3★ 45 · 2★ 14 · 1★ 78 ## What do users think of Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Great progression & motivation - 👍 Easy and fun to use - 👍 Helpful for first-time marathoners - 👍 Keeps user accountable and motivated **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and malfunctions - 💰 Subscription model changes after initial purchase - 💰 Requires additional purchases for full functionality - 🔋 Drains battery when screen is locked - 👎 Run/walk intervals not suitable for all users **Commonly reported bugs** - Workouts not syncing properly - Notifications and audio cues not working consistently - App crashing after recent updates **Most requested features** - Ability to customize training plan - Option to view past workout stats - Standalone Apple Watch app functionality - Volume control for audio cues - Integration with other fitness apps ## Newest reviews (10 of 103) ### 4/5 — Run Training *2026-07-13, version 7.0.31* It’s a great app to do speed training. Went from C10K to this one but started on week 10. 1> for speed. ### 5/5 — Makes cardio easier for me *2024-09-03, version 7.0.15* Gives me a goal to reach. Makes it interesting. ### 5/5 — Great app for training! *2024-08-05* If you are someone who needs a training schedule laid out for you, this is a great app! The 26.2 app has your running, cross train and rest days figured in to each week to help you stay on track and meet your goals! I have used the 5K, 10K and now the 26.2 app and I really appreciate this plan having a little more structure than the shorter distances. **Developer response:** We are thrilled to hear you are enjoying the app! If there is anything we can do for you, let us know at contactus@zenlabsfitness.com. Have a wonderful day! ### 5/5 — Great app *2024-08-04, version 7.0.15* I used this for the half marathon and now I’m doing the full and love this app. Highly recommend it! ### 5/5 — Love it! *2024-08-01, version 7.0.15* Great way to start training. ### 5/5 — Enjoyed the app *2024-07-27* I just used this app for the first time and my first run since leg surgery. I like the 1st marathon training program so far. It helped me ease back into running after I’ve stopped running for years. I feel great! And I will continue using this app. **Developer response:** It's awesome to hear you are pounding the pavement again! As we would love to see more, don't forget to share your journey with us on social media via Facebook and Instagram. ### 4/5 — Really enjoy this app *2024-01-22* The only thing is I wish that if I finish a run faster than program says I should I should be able to end it and have the time record the correct Milage and time. Instead of the full time. I am in year 2 of using the app and I do the longer runs as a run instead of run/walks and finish miles before time is up but can’t log correctly. Other than that love the program the app has. Have used for half marathons and a full marathon now. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your suggestion and input! We really do appreciate the feedback and we are continually looking for ways to improve the app. Thank you for taking the time to write to us. ### 5/5 — My first day running *2024-01-21* I’ve never been a runner, I’ve spinned my entire life. I also had very severe knee surgery almost 2 year post op, and I had a great time doing the first day run! Like OMG that’s crazy, I wasn’t insanely out of breath or anything :))) 3 miles in 45 minutes…. This is pretty good for me LOL **Developer response:** Thank you so much for sharing your story! We are excited to be a part of your journey! As we would love to see more, please tag us on social media on Facebook and Instagram. ### 5/5 — This app makes a marathon feel possible! *2023-07-24, version 7.0.6* I love that I can play my own audio books in the background ### 1/5 — Nice Program that I have to Pay for Again *2023-01-13* I’ve used this program to train in 2018 and 2020. Recently I got back into training to sourly discover the app only gives me up to the first two weeks unless I pay more to Go Pro. Why do I have to pay more after 4 years of owning the app and already trained with it multiple times? I also have their 10K app that showed me all 14 weeks so I was extremely disappointed to move onto this app and have to pay more for something that I already had and used. At least I wrote the program down but a shame the app I relied on and raved to other people about for so many years didn’t consider their long term user relationships. **Developer response:** We apologize for any frustration you may have experienced with the change to a subscription model. We understand that this can be difficult, and we want to assure you that we made this decision with the best interests of our users in mind. We've added many new features, including music streaming, which we believe enhances the overall user experience. As a small token of our appreciation for your support, we'd like to offer you a free 3-month promo code ($30 value) to finish the program. Please email us at contactus@zenlabsfitness.com with your original download date receipt. We hope this helps to alleviate any frustration and thank you for being an original supporter. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Disappointing it’s changed *2026-04-19, version 7.0.29* It is very disappointing that Zen Labs have changed how the app works. I paid a one off fee for the app several years ago. I haven’t used for a long time due to injury and now I only get a week before having to pay a regular subscription! That doesn’t seem very fair. I will be looking for a new app. ### 1/5 — RIP off *2026-04-14, version 7.0.29* The app said a year subscription was $39.99, which is roughly £30, but the store tried to charge me £50 for a year which is a ridiculous price increase ### 1/5 — Scammy *2026-02-18* This company is highly unethical and doesn’t care about their customers. I purchased this app as part of a bundle prior to 2018 and no longer have access to it. When I emailed them about it they said they changed their business model and now require a $9.99 monthly subscription to access what I already paid for. You should have just made a new app and left this one alone. Instead, you scammed people out of their money. Steer clear of this app and anything associated with Zen Labs. What a terrible company. Edit on 2/18: In response to Zen Labs who keeps commenting the same boring, generic response on everyone’s 1 star reviews calling your company a scam, (including mine), just stop. You did steal peoples money and that’s not okay. Also, you know just as well as I do that the Apple Store does not keep receipts past 2018. I made that very clear in my direct email to you with screenshots showing that. And I showed you screenshots where it clearly says I purchased the bundled app. **Developer response:** We apologize for any frustration you may have experienced with the change to a subscription model. We understand that this can be difficult, and we want to assure you that we made this decision with the best interests of our users in mind. We've added many new features, including music streaming, which we believe enhances the overall user experience. Please email us at contactus@zenlabsfitness.com with your original download date receipt, and we’ll certainly do our best to work with you. Thank you for your understanding. ### 1/5 — Scammy *2026-02-14* This company is highly unethical and doesn’t care about their customers. I purchased this app as part of a bundle prior to 2018 and no longer have access to it. When I emailed them about it they said they changed their business model and now require a $9.99 monthly subscription to access what I already paid for. You should have just made a new app and left this one alone. Instead, you scammed people out of their money. Steer clear of this app and anything associated with Zen Labs. What a terrible company. **Developer response:** We apologize for any frustration you may have experienced with the change to a subscription model. We understand that this can be difficult, and we want to assure you that we made this decision with the best interests of our users in mind. We've added many new features, including music streaming, which we believe enhances the overall user experience. Please email us at contactus@zenlabsfitness.com with your original download date receipt, and we’ll certainly do our best to work with you. Thank you for your understanding. ### 1/5 — Not what was sold to me *2025-07-01, version 7.0.21* I bought and paid for a full product a few years ago and “due to the current climate” they have changed to a subscription, this means the full product I bought is no longer valid. I have the 10K, 13.1 & 26.2 app and the 10K is the only app that works and hasn’t moved to subscription. I won’t hold my breath on how long I’ll still have access to that one. ### 1/5 — Thanks *2023-12-13, version 7.0.10* Glad I read the reviews at the “Most Recent” filter. I went through the first 50 and they’re all pretty much 1 or 2 stars. The fact that it’s not a full training program without a subscription is ridiculous. I used the C25K in the past and it was a great app, but I guess just a simple one-time fee isn’t enough anymore. Sad. Won’t be subscribing. ### 1/5 — Locked out *2023-12-03, version 7.0.10* I paid for this app, and now it wants a subscription. Seriously, how greedy are you guys? How is this even legal? This app used to be 100% free. Then it asked for a one time payment, I said whatever, ok. You took my money, and now you want a subscription. I’ve been using this app for years. What a joke. I won’t be buying your subscription. ### 1/5 — Purchased app in the past and now it’s no longer honored *2023-10-05* I understand that many apps offer subscription-based payment models for enhanced services or access to exclusive content. While I recognize the value that these subscriptions can bring, I have noticed that after paying for an app, I am no longer able to utilize it without subscribing to a certain billing plan. I find this situation rather frustrating, as I believe that once a user has purchased the app, they should be able to use it without being forced into an additional subscription. It feels unfair to users like myself who have already shown support by purchasing the app initially. Thanks for scamming me out of my hard earned money. **Developer response:** We apologize for any frustration you may have experienced with the change to a subscription model. We understand that this can be difficult, and we want to assure you that we made this decision with the best interests of our users in mind. We've added many new features, including music streaming, which we believe enhances the overall user experience. Please email us at contactus@zenlabsfitness.com with your original download date receipt, and we’ll certainly do our best to work with you. Thank you for your understanding. ### 1/5 — Abandoned their customers *2023-06-17* I purchased the bundle with all of the running apps 6 years ago, but now due to their subscription model they have taken away the program from those who already paid for it. I feel taken advantage of, charging nearly $30 for a software bundle only to make it unusable due to a business model change. It’s unfortunate that everything has gone to a “subscription model.” Especially when the model doesn’t really give anything new from what was previously available. Stay clear, there’s better options out there. **Developer response:** We apologize for any frustration you may have experienced with the change to a subscription model. We understand that this can be difficult, and we want to assure you that we made this decision with the best interests of our users in mind. We've added many new features, including music streaming, which we believe enhances the overall user experience. Please email us at contactus@zenlabsfitness.com with your original download date receipt, and we’ll certainly do our best to work with you. Thank you for your understanding. ### 1/5 — Don’t purchase the full program. *2023-04-29* No point purchasing all four. I’m on week 11 and it’s totally malfunctioning. I have no rest days scheduled. There’s no way to upload your info or change anything on your account. Pretty disappointing actually. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love the un-scary starting point *2025-12-26, version 7.0.27* Great progression & motivation from 13.1 to 26.2 ### 5/5 — Great Prep *2025-06-16, version 7.0.19* Great prep for first marathon ### 5/5 — Jennifer *2025-05-12, version 7.0.19* I’ve used the C25K, and the half marathon app. I love them both and can’t wait to try the full marathon app.. my kids have even used the app with me and like it as well. ### 5/5 — First timer!! *2025-03-31, version 7.0.19* As a first timer, this really helps pacing my run! Very excited to keep going and beating my times! ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2025-03-16, version 7.0.18* Great app. Easy and fun! ### 5/5 — Long time app user *2024-12-07* This app has been great for accountability and I can just run without having to think about anything else. I have used this app on and off for years, and just restarted the program a few months ago. Its so much improved from when I first signed up for it. I am very happy with the simplicity of this app, and the ease of my progress **Developer response:** It is amazing to hear you are pounding the pavement again! As we would love to see more, be sure to share with us on social media via Facebook and Instagram. ### 5/5 — Love *2024-12-01, version 7.0.17* I’m getting back in shape with this app ### 5/5 — Fab *2024-11-10, version 7.0.16* Used for my half marathon training and downloaded for full marathon attempt !! Used to struggle with my breathing but run walk had now got it sorted 👍 ### 5/5 — Great app! *2024-10-26, version 7.0.16* This app got me ready for the NYC marathon 2 yrs in a row. It works. ### 5/5 — Finished my first marathon thanks to this app! *2024-10-21* The program feels low pressure and not as intense as other training programs I have used. I was able to stick with it through my entire journey **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are thrilled to be a part of your journey. If there is anything we can do to help, let us know at contactus@zenlabsfitness.com. --- *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 2026-09-02.*