Comparison

5K Run vs FITimer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Adaptive 5K training plan
  • Voice trainer for run/walk intervals
  • Flexible workout scheduling
  • HealthKit integration
  • Motivation and progress tracking
Features
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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?

About

FITimer

This fitness app helps you create and track custom interval workouts with audible cues. It also supports continuous run/walk tracking with detailed statistics and saves your workout history.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Preset interval options
  • Continuous run/walk tracking
  • Workout history log
  • Audible interval cues
  • Background operation
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FITimer is an interval timer application for fitness training on mobile devices. The app has a very simple interface to quickly create custom time-based or select preprogrammed intervals. You can also create a fixed number of sets or go infinite reps. While running, the app provides an audible beep for transitioning to the next interval. Well, you're not in it for the intervals? That's okay, we got continuous run/walk tracking too. Your workouts run in the background with music and provide you the important information of the workout including distance covered, duration, number of sets, pace, etc. as applicable. All workouts are saved in the 'History" tab, with a symbol and date that can help you find the one you are looking for. Some of the key features of FITimer : - A clean and easy to use interface from the start of the app, that guides the user through the application. - Select a preset interval timer and create a custom one to personalize the interval workout to whatever you would like. - Continuous Run / Walk option without intervals and track key workout statistics, such as distance, steps, duration, and pace. - FITimer is equipped with beeps that can tell you when to switch the intervals, even while in the background. The beeps seamlessly mix with your music. - After your workout is completed, FITimer keeps track of the completed workouts in the history tab and can be accessed whenever you would like. - Background compatibility has been integrated with FITimer. It allows you to listen to your music while running or you could use other applications. Enjoy the app!! FITimer will soon have new, exciting, and useful features!

Screenshots

5K Run4 screens
FITimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FITimer at none against 5K Run's 1. FITimer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 5K Run's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 5K Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FITimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FITimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5K Run has 2.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5K Run ships an update every 10 days, FITimer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
5K Run versus FITimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5K RunFITimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.2K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos Fernandez MayorAKRS Ventures LLC.

Customer experience

5K Run

All ratings2,168 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral16.5%
Negative59.1%

FITimer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

FITimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

5K Run

One-time1
  • Plan de entrenamiento 5K$4.99
None

FITimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 5K Run free?
5K Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FITimer free?
FITimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 5K Run or FITimer?
FITimer is rated higher. 5K Run averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while FITimer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do 5K Run or FITimer have ads?
FITimer shows ads; 5K Run does not.
Which is updated more often, 5K Run or FITimer?
5K Run ships an update every 10 days, and FITimer every 2 months. Most recently, 5K Run was updated on September 26, 2026 and FITimer on September 18, 2026.

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