Comparison

Get Running vs 10K Trainer by C25K®

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Couch to 5k running plan
  • Human voice coaching
  • Community forum support
  • Workout planning and scheduling
  • Run Clock for visibility
  • Music/podcast integration
  • Progress logging
Features
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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.

About

10K Trainer by C25K®

This app guides beginners from sedentary to running a 10K in 14 weeks with a structured walk/run program. It features an audio coach, progress tracking, and community support. Ideal for those new to running or graduating from a 5K program.

Highlights
  • 14-week walk/run training plan
  • Audio coach guidance
  • Progress tracking
  • Community forums
  • Integration with Health app
  • Music integration
Features
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■ The Official 10K Trainer app with millions of success stories! ■ Official partners and the ONLY C25K (Couch to 5K) app featured on FITBIT and SAMSUNG smart watches! ■ Featured on The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Huffington Post, Men's Fitness, Forbes, Mashable, Glamour Magazine, Popsugar Fitness, CBS News, NBC News, Macworld, Cosmopolitan, Lifehacker, WebMD and many more! "Daily programs that alternate between short bursts of walking and running until you're ready to go the distance." - Forbes "One of the highest-rated health and fitness apps... A modest, realistic workout schedule." - Men's Fitness ≈ Real-Life Inspirational Transformations ≈ ◎ Over 175,000 Likes and 1500 Success Photos at facebook.com/c25kfree ◎ Our community inspires one another (and inspires us!) everyday. Hear some of their amazing stories. "In this last year I have lost 97 lbs, gotten off insulin and 9 other medications, completed the C25K running app and started the 10k app. Life is a blessing." - Diana “I went from a size 16 to a size 7. I tell anyone I can about the app. because it was nothing short of a life changer.” - Amber 10K Trainer is the easiest program to get beginners from couch potatoes to 10K distance runners in just 14 weeks. By the same experts who created the #1 C25K® (Couch to 5K) training app! Don’t worry, if you are already a 5K graduate, you can skip ahead and pick up where C25K® app leaves off! This proven 14 week plan will allow users to slowly build strength and stamina by alternating between walking and running. The blend of walking and running together reduces the overall impact and risk of injury, keeps your body guessing, and prepares you to go the distance. By the end of the program, you will be stronger and healthier than you have ever been. You'll be a 10K runner! Turn on our award winning music and just press start! Our audio coach will guide you through your run! It's that easy! ≈ Less is More ≈ ◎ First week free! Easy to learn. Just press start! ◎ Ideal for beginners. ◎ 14 weeks total. ≈ Features ≈ ◉ Easiest 10k program at only 3 times/week ◉ Convenient audio coach and alerts ◉ Map your run at the end of your workout! ◉ Light and dark modes ◉ Integrates with the Health app ◉ Free iPad integration for indoor treadmills ◉ Integrated with Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ◉ Access to our forums with thousands of veterans and newcomers starting the app. Join the community and meet other runners! ≈ NEW Zen Unlimited Pass - Try it for free! ≈ ◉ Award winning music curated from top DJ's! ◉ Scientifically proven to increase motivation by 35% ◉ Unlimited access to all pro features across ALL Zen Labs Fitness apps ◉ Unlock calories, distance, Apple watch integration, and more ◉ One subscription unlocks all our apps! Questions/comments? Please email us at contactus@zenlabsfitness.com, or visit us at www.zenlabsfitness.com. ≈ Connect ≈ Facebook: @C25Kfree Twitter: @C25Kfree Instagram: @officialc25k Hashtag: #C25K Zen Labs is a proud supporter of the National Breast Cancer Coalition. breastcancerdeadline2020.org Subscription pricing and terms: The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://www.zenlabsfitness.com/privacy-policy/ Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it or by Zen Labs LLC are for educational purposes only. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. C25K® is a registered trademark of Zen Labs LLC

Screenshots

Get Running3 screens
10K Trainer by C25K®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 10K Trainer by C25K® at Free against Get Running's $2.99. 10K Trainer by C25K® also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 2.2K) and device support (4 vs 2). Get Running's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and update cadence 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

10K Trainer by C25K® is free to download; Get Running costs $2.99 up front. 10K Trainer by C25K® sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Get Running asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Get Running against 4.8 for 10K Trainer by C25K®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 10K Trainer by C25K® has 22K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Get Running's written reviews are positive against 76% of 10K Trainer by C25K®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Get Running ships an update every 2 months, 10K Trainer by C25K® every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Get Running versus 10K Trainer by C25K®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGet Running10K Trainer by C25K®
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (2.2K ratings) — better4.8 (22K ratings)
Positive reviews95.8% of reviews — better76.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K22K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB321 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjohn BarnesZen Labs

Customer experience

Get Running

All ratings2,165 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews311 reviews
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.3%

10K Trainer by C25K®

All ratings21,551 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews421 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral6.2%
Negative17.6%

User reviews

Get Running

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What 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

10K Trainer by C25K®

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Gradual increase in running challenges
  • 👍 Motivating and easy to follow
  • 👍 Helpful for beginners and returning runners
  • 👍 Allows listening to own music
  • 👍 Provides voice prompts for guidance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent tracking of distance and calories
  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes
  • 🔋 Drains battery when running with phone
  • 👎 Requires subscription for advanced features

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

10K Trainer by C25K®

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Timers not syncing accurately with other devices
  • Workout data sometimes not recorded properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Apple Watch integration for standalone use
  • More advanced training options beyond just 10K
  • Ability to customize audio prompts and volume

In-app purchases

None

Get Running

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

10K Trainer by C25K®

Subscriptions4
  • Zen Unlimited Pass Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlock Your Potential7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Unlock Your Potential1 Month trial$29.993 Months
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  • Zen Unlimited Pass Annual7 Days trial$74.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Go To Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Get Running free?
Get Running costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 10K Trainer by C25K® free?
10K Trainer by C25K® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Get Running or 10K Trainer by C25K®?
Get Running is rated higher. Get Running averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while 10K Trainer by C25K® averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.
Do Get Running or 10K Trainer by C25K® have ads?
10K Trainer by C25K® shows ads; Get Running does not.
Which is updated more often, Get Running or 10K Trainer by C25K®?
Get Running ships an update every 2 months, and 10K Trainer by C25K® every 6 weeks. Most recently, Get Running was updated on October 26, 2026 and 10K Trainer by C25K® on October 27, 2026.

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