# Trot: Couch to 5K Run Trainer — First 5K

> First 5K (iPhone/iPad app by Craig Paterson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trot-couch-to-5k-run-trainer/id6763905407 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Craig Paterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895550817)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-05-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trot-couch-to-5k-run-trainer/id6763905407/reviews.md

## What is Trot?

Trot takes complete beginners from the sofa to their first 5K — one run/walk session at a time.

Whether you've never run before or you're getting back into it, Trot builds your stamina gently over 13 weeks. No pressure. No injury. Just steady progress.

WHAT YOU GET
- 13 weeks of structured run/walk intervals
- Voice coaching — tells you exactly when to run and when to walk
- Apple Watch app — glanceable progress on your wrist
- Automatic Apple Health logging — steps, distance, calories
- Works with any music, podcast, or audiobook

HOW IT WORKS
Each session guides you through timed intervals that gradually shift from more walking to more running. By the end, you'll be running 5K without stopping.

COMPLETELY FREE
Trot is free — all 13 weeks, no subscription, no paywall. If Trot helps you hit your goal, you can optionally leave a small tip to keep the app going. That's it.

Built by BullForge Labs — an independent studio in the UK.
Follow us @bullforgelabs on Instagram, TikTok, and X.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trot Full Access | Free | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a lunch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a dinner | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-05-11

Trot is now completely free.

All 13 weeks are unlocked for everyone — no paywall, no subscription.

If Trot helps you reach your first 5K and you'd like to support us, there's now an optional tip jar in Settings. Entirely your call.

Thanks for running with us.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-04

No release notes.

## More apps by Craig Paterson

- [Hoist — Builder Invoicing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoist-builder-invoicing/id6764296281)

All apps by Craig Paterson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1895550817

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