# Blast vs 5K Training

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blast at 92% against 5K Training's 33%. Blast also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). 5K Training's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and 5K Training sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5K Training has 40 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Blast's written reviews are positive against 33% of 5K Training's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast | 5K Training |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-gym-log-workout-tracker/id1563669284/reviews)** | [4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5k-training-running-app/id6744034289/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandre Guidet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508644490) | [iHux](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866814965) |

## What reviewers say

### Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-gym-log-workout-tracker/id1563669284)

Log your gym workouts, plan routines, and track progress with detailed analytics. This app helps you monitor strength, volume, and body measurements, supporting various training styles offline.

**Highlights:** One-tap workout and exercise logging, Customizable routine builder, Advanced set support (supersets, drop sets), Smart rest timers, Real-time statistics and graphs, Body measurement tracking, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $16.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Subscription | $16.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $41.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $43.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $44.99 | per year |


### 5K Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5k-training-running-app/id6744034289)

This app guides beginners from zero to running a 5K with an easy-to-follow 8-week plan. It offers smart scheduling, run tracking, voice prompts, and motivational reminders to help users achieve their fitness goals.

**Highlights:** 8-week beginner 5K plan, Smart workout scheduling, Run tracking (distance, pace, calories), Voice prompts, Milestones and achievements, Motivational tips and reminders

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Lifetime access | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blast free?

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

### Is 5K Training free?

5K Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blast or 5K Training?

Blast is rated higher. Blast averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while 5K Training averages 4.3 from 40 ratings.

### Do Blast or 5K Training have ads?

Neither Blast nor 5K Training shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blast or 5K Training?

Blast ships an update every 3 weeks, and 5K Training every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blast was updated on November 7, 2026 and 5K Training on November 4, 2026.

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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.*