5K Run vs 5K Training Plan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
5K Run
This app guides beginners from inactivity to running a 5K with a flexible, adaptive training plan. It offers audio cues during runs and integrates with HealthKit to track progress and Apple Watch activity.
- Adaptive 5K training plan
- Voice trainer for run/walk intervals
- Flexible workout scheduling
- HealthKit integration
- Motivation and progress tracking
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5K RUN is the easiest way to get you from couch potato to 5k. Our training plan will help you keep motivated and give your best in every workout. Don't give up, you can do it! 5K PLAN The training plan is design to help you keep motivated. It will let you know when you need to take a break and when it's time for another run. Run whenever you want, you don't need to set up a schedule of specific days for running, we all have busy days, or it's raining outside, or we're just tired. That's why our training plan adapts to you, giving you a time window to complete your workouts. Take your training to the next level! VOICE TRAINER During the runs, listen to your music and the voice trainier will tell you when it's time for you to run or walk. Set your goal and work to get there in a healthy way. HEALTHKIT INTEGRATION Run 5K integrates nicely with HealthKit, meaning that all your workout data will be available for you inside Run 5K and the Apple Health App. On top of that, all the races you save using Run 5K will contribute to filling the Activity rings on your Apple Watch. Isn't that cool?
5K Training Plan
This 8-week program guides beginner runners from inactivity to completing a 5K race. It's designed to be effective for most users, helping them achieve their running goals.
- 8-week training schedule
- Beginner-focused
- Couch to 5K progression
- Designed for most users
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This 5K training plan was designed for beginning runners who plan to run a 5K. This plan will take you from your couch to running a 5K (3.1 miles) in just 8 weeks. We spent tons of time researching and developing a plan that will work for almost anyone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 5K Run at 4.6 against 5K Training Plan's 1.0. 5K Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 57 months). 5K Training Plan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 5K Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 5K Training Plan asks for nothing beyond the download.
5K Run holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5K Run has 2.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of 5K Run's written reviews are positive against 0% of 5K Training Plan's.
5K Run ships an update every 10 days, 5K Training Plan every 57 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 5K Run | 5K Training Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 57 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carlos Fernandez Mayor | corey hoggard |
Customer experience
5K Run
5K Training Plan
Bugs and requests
5K Run
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and loses user progress
- Inconsistent tracking of distance and pace
- Issues with treadmill workouts
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to manually adjust training program
- More detailed workout information
- Integration with other fitness apps
- Audio cues for run/walk transitions
5K Training Plan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
5K Run
- Plan de entrenamiento 5K$4.99
5K Training Plan
No in-app purchases
