Comparison

5K Run vs Run5K

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

Run5K

Features
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Run5K is the friendly couch to 5K trainer that turns complete beginners into confident 5K runners with a simple, proven run-walk plan. No experience, no gym and no account required - just press start and let the interval coach guide every step, from your very first minute of jogging to crossing the 5K finish line. If you have always wanted to start running but never knew how to begin, Run5K removes the guesswork. The original progressive eight-week plan gently alternates running and walking, building your stamina a little more each session so you never feel overwhelmed. It is the perfect beginner running plan for anyone learning to run from scratch. WHY RUNNERS LOVE RUN5K - A structured couch to 5K program that tells you exactly what to do, session by session. - Run-walk intervals with clear audio, voice and haptic cues so you can keep your phone in your pocket. - A big, glanceable workout timer that counts down every warm-up, run and walk segment. - Pause, resume and skip freely - the plan adapts to your day. - A follow-on 5K to 10K plan for when you are ready to go further. YOUR INTERVAL RUN-WALK COACH The heart of Run5K is its interval coach. Every workout is broken into easy-to-follow segments: a gentle warm-up walk, timed running intervals, recovery walks and a cool down. Spoken announcements and vibration cues tell you exactly when to run and when to walk, so you can focus on your breathing and your surroundings instead of watching the screen. It works entirely offline, so it is perfect for the park, the treadmill, the track or the trail. PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE - Track every completed session and watch your weekly running time and distance grow. - A calendar streak heatmap keeps you motivated to lace up again and again. - Clear charts show how far you have come, from your first walk to your first 5K. - Personal records celebrate your longest run, your best week and your longest streak. ACHIEVEMENTS AND MOTIVATION Unlock dozens of badges as you reach milestones - your first run, your first full week, your first non-stop kilometre and many more. Gentle, optional reminders help you stay consistent, because consistency is exactly what turns a beginner into a runner. PERFECT FOR - Absolute beginners learning to run for the very first time. - Former runners getting back into shape after a long break. - Walkers who want to progress to jogging and running. - Anyone training for a first 5K fun run or a charity race. - Busy people who want a simple running plan for beginners without a subscription or a personal coach. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE Run5K respects your privacy. Everything runs on your device with no account, no sign-up and no internet connection required to train. Your workout history stays on your phone. There is no route tracking on a map and no personal data is collected by us. You are always in control of your information. NOT MEDICAL ADVICE Run5K is a general fitness and training app and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your doctor before beginning any new exercise program, especially if you have any health concerns. Start today. Download Run5K, press start, and take the first step from the couch to your first 5K - one run-walk interval at a time. Every runner started somewhere, and Run5K is here to help you make it a habit that lasts.

Screenshots

5K Run4 screens
Run5K4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run5K at none against 5K Run's 1. Run5K also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 5K Run's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. Run5K asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
5K Run versus Run5K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5K RunRun5K
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos Fernandez MayorFerran Espuna

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

Run5K

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

Run5K

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 5K Run free?
5K Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Run5K free?
Run5K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 5K Run or Run5K have ads?
Run5K shows ads; 5K Run does not.

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