# Caliber vs First Run

The clearest difference is rating: Caliber at 4.8 against First Run's 4.0. Caliber also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 1). First Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Caliber sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. First Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Caliber holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caliber has 6.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Caliber's written reviews are positive against 50% of First Run's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caliber | First Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caliber-strength-training/id1482405410/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-run-couch-to-5k/id6773677519/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caliber Fitness, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482405409) | [Active Development Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/417563416) |

## What reviewers say

### Caliber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caliber-strength-training/id1482405410)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers science-based strength training with features for muscle building, weight loss, and fitness improvement. It provides personalized workouts, exercise tutorials, and community features. Optional upgrades offer advanced plans, nutrition targets, and 1-on-1 coaching.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout creation and tracking, Extensive exercise library with video tutorials, Workout Circles for training with friends, Apple Health integration, AI-powered training insights, Coach-designed training plans, Strength Score and balance metrics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Caliber Supporter (Monthly) | $3.00 | per month |
| Caliber Plus (Monthly) | $6.00 | per month |
| Caliber Plus (Monthly) | $9.00 | per month |
| Caliber Plus (Monthly) | $12.00 | per month |
| Caliber Plus (Yearly) | $36.00 | per year |
| Caliber Plus (Yearly) | $54.00 | per year |
| Caliber Plus (Yearly) | $72.00 | per year |
| Caliber Plus (Yearly) | $72.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Comprehensive workout tracking
- 💡 Customizable workouts
- 🔍 Detailed exercise instructions and videos
- 📊 Strength score and progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited offline functionality
- 💰 Subscription model can be confusing
- 🔍 Inconsistent video quality and exercise explanations
- 🕰️ Frustrating user interface at times

**Reported bugs**

- Workout data loss when switching between online and offline mode
- Strength score not updating correctly in some cases
- Inability to log weight for certain exercises

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create and save custom exercises
- Integrate with more fitness tracking devices and apps
- Improve offline mode to allow full workout tracking
- Provide more flexibility in workout scheduling and planning
- Enhance strength score calculations and explanations


### First Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-run-couch-to-5k/id6773677519)

This app guides beginners through a 9-week program to complete their first 5K run. It provides structured walk and run intervals with voice cues, adapting to your schedule if you miss a session. Track progress, earn badges, and sync with Apple Health and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** 9-week Couch to 5K plan, Walk and run interval timer, Full Apple Watch app, Apple Health workout sync, Live Activity and Dynamic Island support, Achievement badges and run history, Pre-recorded voice cues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Caliber free?

Caliber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is First Run free?

First Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Caliber or First Run?

Caliber is rated higher. Caliber averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while First Run averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Caliber or First Run have ads?

Neither Caliber nor First Run shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*