Comparison

Blast vs 5K Training

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blast

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
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Free gym workout tracker with no ads. Plan routines, log sets and reps, and track every lift, even offline. Blast is a gym log for people who lift. Record each set in one tap, follow a routine or build your own, and watch estimated 1RM, training volume and intensity climb session after session. No ads, no feed, just your training. Why lifters pick Blast - Log a set in one tap. Clone the previous set, mark warm-ups, drop sets and sets to failure, add notes per exercise. - Supersets and giant sets handled cleanly, with up to four auto-start rest timers. - Muscle fatigue heat map shows which muscle groups are fresh before you plan the next session. No other gym log does this. - Routine builder for Push/Pull/Legs, Full Body, Upper/Lower, 5x5 or any split, plus a week plan generator that fits your schedule. - Import a friend's routine by scanning a QR code, or share yours. - Exercise library with equipment and execution variations: barbell, dumbbell, machine, cable, kettlebell, bodyweight. - Per exercise charts: heaviest weight, estimated 1RM, total volume, personal records and full history. - Body measurements on a body diagram: weight, waist, arms, chest, thighs and more, synced with Apple Health. - Works fully offline. Cloud backup to Google Drive, CSV export. Built for every goal Bodybuilding, powerlifting, weightlifting, strength training, hypertrophy, weight loss or general fitness. Train at the gym or at home. Get started in three steps 1. Build your first routine or pick a ready-made one. 2. Hit the gym and log each set with a single tap. 3. Watch your stats climb as weight, reps and volume go up. Made by lifters, improved by you We are a small team of lifters and we use Blast for every session. Tell us what you need next. Blast Premium Core logging is free. Premium unlocks unlimited routines, full analytics, the fatigue heat map, the workout generator and cloud backup. Monthly: $8.99. Yearly: $54.99. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of use: https://blastworkout.app/terms Privacy policy: https://blastworkout.app/privacy-policy

About

5K Training

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
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Get off the couch and into your running shoes. This app is your personal coach to guide you from zero to 5K — step by step. Whether you're a complete beginner or starting over, our structured plan makes running achievable and motivating. No gym needed. No experience required. Just you and the road ahead. Why you'll love it: ■ Easy-to-follow 8-week plan designed for total beginners ■ Smart scheduling to fit your life and energy levels ■ Track every run — distance, pace, and calories burned ■ Friendly voice prompts to keep you on track ■ Milestones and achievements to celebrate your progress ■ Stay motivated with encouraging tips and daily reminders Start walking. Start running. Start believing in yourself. You can do this. Let's run your first 5K — together. This app requires a subscription or lifetime purchase to access all features. By using the app, you confirm that you acknowledge and accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy: https://ihuxllc.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://ihuxllc.com/terms-of-service/ Do you have a question for us? support@ihux.co

Screenshots

Blast4 screens
5K Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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. 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blast versus 5K Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlast5K Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better4.3 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings840 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandre GuidetiHux

Customer experience

Blast

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

5K Training

All ratings39 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Blast

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Quarterly Subscription$16.993 Months
  • Quarterly Subscription7 Days trial$16.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$41.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$43.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$44.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$44.991 Year
2 purchases

5K Training

Subscriptions1
  • Quarterly7 Days trial$9.993 Months
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$14.99

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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