Comparison

5K Run vs Just Run

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

Just Run

This app guides you from a beginner runner to completing a 5K in 9 weeks with a structured workout plan. It also offers a 6-week plan to progress from 5K to 10K. Enjoy ad-free workouts with customizable trainer voices and background operation.

Highlights
  • Zero to 5K training plan
  • 5K to 10K training plan
  • Customizable trainer voices
  • Background operation
  • Music/podcast integration
  • No ads
Features
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Just Run is a simple workout app to help you get running. I made this app to get myself off the couch and start running to get to 5K. Stick to the workout plan, and you'll be able to run 5K in 9 weeks. It really does work! If you're already able to run 5K, Just Run also has a 6-week plan to help you get up to 10K! WORKOUT PLANS: - Zero to 5K: Gets you from absolute zero running experience to 5K in just 9 weeks, with three 30-minute workouts per week - 5K to 10K: If you can already run 5K, or have finished Zero to 5K, this plan gets you to 10K in only 6 weeks FEATURES: - Target dates for each workout, calculated based on your progress, and optimal exercise days - Choose from multiple trainer voices, which tell you exactly when to run and walk - No ads! Ads are no fun, so Just Run has no ads! - Works with music, audiobook and podcast apps - Just Run will briefly lower the volume of the other app when prompting you to run and walk, so you'll never miss a prompt - Runs in the background. Turn off your screen, or switch to another app, and you'll still hear the run and walk prompts - Upgrade to Premium to get more trainer voices, multiple theme options, and to support continued development of Just Run I'd love to hear how you're getting on with Just Run. You can email me at run@jupli.com.

Screenshots

5K Run4 screens
Just Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Just Run at 99% against 5K Run's 24%. Just Run also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 and Just Run sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Just Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of 5K Run's written reviews are positive against 99% of Just Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5K Run ships an update every 10 days, Just Run every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
5K Run versus Just Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5K RunJust Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.2K ratings)5.0 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews98.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB9 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperCarlos Fernandez MayorJupli

Customer experience

5K Run

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

Just Run

All ratings1,235 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.2%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive98.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.1%

User reviews

5K Run

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Motivating for beginners
  • 💡 Gradual training program

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable sync with Apple Watch
  • 🔒 Lack of customer support
  • 💰 Hidden in-app purchases
  • 🔄 Inability to repeat or restart stages

Just Run

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple, no frills app
  • 👍 Easy to use and follow
  • 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
  • 💡 Helpful audio cues
  • 👍 Achievable progression

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with audio cues not triggering
  • 💡 Lack of distance/pace tracking

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

Just Run

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Progress not always saved correctly
  • Occasional app freezing/crashing

Requested features

2 requests
  • Integration with fitness trackers/smartwatches
  • More customization options (e.g. voice selection)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

5K Run

One-time1
  • Plan de entrenamiento 5K$4.99
2 purchases

Just Run

One-time2
  • Premium$3.99
  • Premium + Tip$5.49

Questions

Is 5K Run free?
5K Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Just Run free?
Just Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5K Run or Just Run?
Just Run is rated higher. 5K Run averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Just Run averages 5.0 from 1.3K ratings.
Do 5K Run or Just Run have ads?
Neither 5K Run nor Just Run shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5K Run or Just Run?
5K Run ships an update every 10 days, and Just Run every 3 weeks. Most recently, 5K Run was updated on October 26, 2026 and Just Run on October 30, 2026.

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