Get Running vs Just Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Get Running
This app guides users from a sedentary lifestyle to running a 5k in nine weeks with structured workouts. It offers human-like coaching, community support, and progress tracking to help users achieve their fitness goals.
- Couch to 5k running plan
- Human voice coaching
- Community forum support
- Workout planning and scheduling
- Run Clock for visibility
- Music/podcast integration
- Progress logging
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Want to get fit and feel fantastic? Want to add some fresh air to your exercise? Then Get Running with the best Couch to 5k App! With three enjoyable workouts a week, in nine weeks you will be running continuously for half an hour, even if getting off the couch is a struggle today! Get Running breaks through the “beginning barrier” with its enormously popular Couch to 5k running plan. In week one’s workouts you'll alternate one minute of running with 90 seconds of walking. With each new week, Get Running’s human voice coach gradually builds up your pace, until you’re running for a whole half-hour! Get Running is the only Couch to 5K App that: • Coaches like a human – with hundreds of studio-recorded progress and encouragement prompts. • Supports and encourages you – talk with fellow running rookies on the Get Running forum. • Lets you share (NEW!) – share Get Running with up to three other runners: you all get your own log and settings! • Helps you plan – rest days help you recover, and Get Running knows the best day for your next run. • Displays your next move – the unique Run Clock, customised for each workout, gives complete visibility and understanding. In addition, Get Running: • Works with or without music. Or listen to podcasts and audio books. • Fits your schedule – just three workouts a week of 20 to 30 minutes. • Logs your achievements – with an illuminating visual record of your progress. Thousands of people have changed their lives with Get Running and you will too! Whether you’re running for your health, training for a 5K, or building to conquer a marathon — Get Running! Get Running's users say: • Just finished week 9 run 3 and all I can say is this app changed my life. Great job. • I LOVE your app. I have tried several but Yours is the BEST for me. I am 60 years young this year & a cancer survivor. I have set the goal to run 5 K races. I use your program as my trainer, it is SUPER. Thank You. – Vickie Wheeler by email • I tried the top selling "Couch to 5k" App before I purchased this one, and this one is much nicer to use. The voice reminders are very helpful. I like how it pauses your music instead of talking over it. I highly recommend it over the others. • Thank you so much for this little gem of an app. I had a look at others like it but this wins hands down. It is so brilliantly simple with a great interface. • Thank you! This app has changed my life. I was unfit and didn't do any regular exercise. I always blamed my asthma for being the reason I couldn't run for longer than a minute, but now I know it's because I was unfit! I have signed up for a 5k race too! – @amyriddett on Twitter • Really great app. I'm actually looking forward to running. I listen to podcasts and this app is terrific at pausing the show to make it's announcements. I don't miss anything that was said. Outstanding.
Just Run
This app guides you from a beginner runner to completing a 5K in 9 weeks with a structured workout plan. It also offers a 6-week plan to progress from 5K to 10K. Enjoy ad-free workouts with customizable trainer voices and background operation.
- Zero to 5K training plan
- 5K to 10K training plan
- Customizable trainer voices
- Background operation
- Music/podcast integration
- No ads
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Just Run is a simple workout app to help you get running. I made this app to get myself off the couch and start running to get to 5K. Stick to the workout plan, and you'll be able to run 5K in 9 weeks. It really does work! If you're already able to run 5K, Just Run also has a 6-week plan to help you get up to 10K! WORKOUT PLANS: - Zero to 5K: Gets you from absolute zero running experience to 5K in just 9 weeks, with three 30-minute workouts per week - 5K to 10K: If you can already run 5K, or have finished Zero to 5K, this plan gets you to 10K in only 6 weeks FEATURES: - Target dates for each workout, calculated based on your progress, and optimal exercise days - Choose from multiple trainer voices, which tell you exactly when to run and walk - No ads! Ads are no fun, so Just Run has no ads! - Works with music, audiobook and podcast apps - Just Run will briefly lower the volume of the other app when prompting you to run and walk, so you'll never miss a prompt - Runs in the background. Turn off your screen, or switch to another app, and you'll still hear the run and walk prompts - Upgrade to Premium to get more trainer voices, multiple theme options, and to support continued development of Just Run I'd love to hear how you're getting on with Just Run. You can email me at run@jupli.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Just Run at Free against Get Running's $2.99. Just Run also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Get Running's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Just Run is free to download; Get Running costs $2.99 up front. Just Run sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Get Running asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Get Running against 5.0 for Just Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Get Running's written reviews are positive against 99% of Just Run's.
Get Running ships an update every 2 months, Just Run every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Get Running | Just Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.2K ratings) | 5.0 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 95.8% of reviews | 98.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 1.3K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Benjohn Barnes | Jupli |
Customer experience
Get Running
Just Run
User reviews
Get Running
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective program
- 💪 Helped get me running
- 🙌 Motivational and encouraging
- 🎉 Transformed me into a runner
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes or won't open
- 🔍 Lacks Apple Watch compatibility
- 🔢 No history or progress tracking
Just Run
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simple, no frills app
- 👍 Easy to use and follow
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 💡 Helpful audio cues
- 👍 Achievable progression
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional issues with audio cues not triggering
- 💡 Lack of distance/pace tracking
Bugs and requests
Get Running
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes on launch
- Freezes when switching music apps
Requested features
3 requests- Add 10K or half marathon training program
- Integrate with fitness tracking apps/devices
- Add GPS tracking and mapping
Just Run
Reported bugs
2 issues- Progress not always saved correctly
- Occasional app freezing/crashing
Requested features
2 requests- Integration with fitness trackers/smartwatches
- More customization options (e.g. voice selection)
In-app purchases
Get Running
No in-app purchases
Just Run
- Premium$3.99
- Premium + Tip$5.49
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