Comparison

5K Run vs Bipolar Bear

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

Bipolar Bear

Features
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Bipolar Bear is a free, private mood journal built for people living with bipolar disorder. Track your moods, energy, and sleep day to day, spot the patterns that matter, and build a survival kit of coping tools you can reach for on the hard days. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Journal entries are end-to-end encrypted. Only you can read them — not us, not anyone else. Your notes, moods and everything you log are encrypted on your device before they ever leave it. WHAT'S INSIDE • Daily mood journal — log mood, energy, sleep and free-text notes in seconds • Patterns & stats — see trends over time so you and your care team can spot early warning signs • Survival kit — save coping resources, goals, medications and meaningful memories in one place • Focused mode — strip the app back to just what you need on overwhelming days • PDF export — share a clean summary with your doctor or psychiatrist • Anonymous community — an optional, anonymous peer board to talk to others who get it • Streaks & gentle reminders — stay in the habit without the pressure Bipolar Bear is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. It's a tool to help you notice, reflect, and stay connected — alongside the care of your health professionals. Free to use. No ads. No selling your data.

Screenshots

5K Run4 screens
Bipolar Bear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bipolar Bear at none against 5K Run's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Bipolar Bear asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5K Run ships an update every 10 days, Bipolar Bear every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
5K Run versus Bipolar Bear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5K RunBipolar Bear
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCarlos Fernandez MayorJames Markey

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

Bipolar Bear

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

Bipolar Bear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 5K Run free?
5K Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bipolar Bear free?
Bipolar Bear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 5K Run or Bipolar Bear have ads?
Neither 5K Run nor Bipolar Bear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5K Run or Bipolar Bear?
5K Run ships an update every 10 days, and Bipolar Bear every 9 days. Most recently, 5K Run was updated on August 23, 2026 and Bipolar Bear on September 21, 2026.

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