Comparison

Run Trainer vs 5K to 10K

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

Head to head
About

Run Trainer

This app serves as a personal running coach and GPS tracker, offering guided training plans for various distances from Couch to 5K to half marathons. It provides audio coaching, detailed performance statistics, and seamless integration with Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Personalized training plans (Couch to 5K, 10K, Half Marathon)
  • Customizable training schedules (MyPlan)
  • Audio coaching with voice cues
  • Integrated music control
  • Free Run mode for untracked runs
  • Accurate GPS tracking with Apple Maps
  • Detailed performance statistics (SpeedMap, pace overview)
  • Apple Watch app for hands-free training
Features
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Get ready to hit your running goals, maybe even smash them, with Run Trainer, your personal running coach and GPS run tracker. Whether you’re a beginner dreaming of your first 5K with Start to Run (Couch to 5K) or an experienced runner training for a faster 10K or half marathon, our iOS app with Apple Watch support is built to guide you every step of the way. Improve your health, lose weight or simply stay in top shape with our built-in training plans, or build your own in minutes. Why runners choose Run Trainer Personalized training plans for every level - From Couch to 5K for absolute beginners to advanced plans for 10K, 15K and even a half marathon. - With MyPlan, you can easily create custom training schedules, perfect for recovery blocks or specific goals. - Our plans use a clear, effective 3-step approach: Walk, Jog, Run. Smart training with audio coaching - Get clear voice cues during every workout to guide your pace and structure so you stay on rhythm and motivated. - Enjoy your own music from Apple Music, Spotify, Podcasts or other apps. Run Trainer automatically lowers the volume for instructions so you stay focused. - Prefer running freely with tracking? Free Run lets you head out without a plan while still tracking your performance. Accurate GPS tracking & detailed stats - Record your route with live GPS using Apple Maps. - See distance, time, pace and calories at a glance. During and after your run. - Dig into performance details with the unique SpeedMap, showing exactly where you sped up or slowed down and where you can optimize your pace for better results. - Review a clear pace overview (min/km) across all your workouts to monitor progress and set targets. Seamless with your Apple devices - Leave your iPhone in your pocket or in the holder. The Apple Watch app shows live running data on your wrist so you can train hands-free. - Sync your training data effortlessly with our free cloud service and Apple Health for a complete view of your fitness and health metrics. Your progress, always within reach - Your stats sync automatically with your free account. - Never worry about losing progress. Log in and pick up where you left off, even on a new phone or after reinstalling the app. Run Trainer: by runners, for runners We believe in simplicity and effectiveness. Run Trainer is built by runners for runners, delivering an intuitive, motivating coaching experience. See why so many runners have appreciated its clarity and functionality for over 10 years. Try Run Trainer risk-free today. Enjoy a generous free period with access to all features, without automatic subscription renewal. Explore everything first, then decide if you want to become a member. Start your running journey now, improve your fitness and discover your full potential! Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

5K to 10K

This app helps you progress from a 5K to a 10K race over nine weeks with virtual coaches and audio guidance. It tracks your distance, pace, and routes using GPS, and allows you to listen to music during workouts.

Highlights
  • 9-week 10K training plan
  • 3 virtual coach options
  • Real-human audio cues
  • In-app music player
  • GPS distance and pace tracking
  • Workout logging and Facebook sharing
Features
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Constance, Billie and Sergeant Block are back in this follow-up to the award-winning Couch to 5K® training app (2012 Appy Award for best Healthcare & Fitness app). Designed to continue the training experience for people who finish the Couch to 5K plan, or for those who are already 5K-ready, this app uses motivating virtual coaches to get you ready to run a 10K (6.2-mile) race in 9 weeks and it is now available FREE! Spend just 25 to 70 minutes, three times a week, for nine weeks, and you’ll be 10K-ready! Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. The 5K to 10K coach you select talks to you during your workouts. To save your battery, 5K to 10K sends audio notifications when your screen is locked or another app is in use. To be sure you hear the coach during your workout, please do the following: • Turn on Notifications permissions • Turn on the hardware ring/silent switch (no red showing) • Turn your ringer volume up • Turn off Do Not Disturb (swipe up for Control Panel and the moon button should not be white) • Within the app, in Settings > Workout Options, be sure the Trainer Volume is up Without granting notification permissions, during a workout you can click the lock icon at the top left to keep the app active and still hear the coach. Get more information about the 5K to 10K app here: http://www.active.com/mobile/5k-to-10k-app For support please contact us at: MobileSupport@activenetwork.com We would love to hear from you. ------------------------------------------------ APP FEATURES ------------------------------------------------ • Choose from 3 different virtual coaches—Constance, Billie and Sergeant Block — who give you motivation and support in every workout • Hear real-human audio cues to guide you through each workout • Listen to your favorite playlists with in-app music player • Calculate your distance & pace and map your routes with FREE GPS support (requires iPhone 4 or later and iOS 7.0 or greater) • Gradually challenge yourself with progressively faster paces • Log your workouts and share your progress on Facebook

Screenshots

Run Trainer4 screens
5K to 10K3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 5K to 10K at none against Run Trainer's 3. 5K to 10K also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 17.6). Run Trainer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Run Trainer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 5K to 10K asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Run Trainer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 199 and 400 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Run Trainer's written reviews are positive against 50% of 5K to 10K's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run Trainer ships an update monthly, 5K to 10K every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Run Trainer versus 5K to 10K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun Trainer5K to 10K
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (199 ratings) — better4.2 (400 ratings)
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings199400 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRun Trainer B.V.Active Network, LLC

Customer experience

Run Trainer

All ratings198 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative38.0%

5K to 10K

All ratings400 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral19.6%
Negative30.4%

Bugs and requests

Run Trainer

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes mid-run and loses recording
  • Pausing workout causes progress restart
  • Login freezes and authentication failures
  • Sign-up form stuck on DOB slider
  • App won't open or keeps crashing
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  • Cellular connectivity not working
  • GPS not recording distance accurately
  • Voice command timing off by seconds
  • Text overlapping and display corruption
  • Music playlist won't save between runs
  • App logs out unexpectedly
  • Marathon pack programs inaccessible
  • Interface buttons showing incorrect text
  • Non-English content in settings

Requested features

10 requests
  • Apple Watch standalone functionality without phone
  • Integration with Fitbit and MyFitnessPal
  • Integration with native Fitness app
  • Weight loss tracking integration
  • Treadmill mode improvements
Show 5 more
  • More detailed feature documentation
  • Voice-only coaching option
  • Continued distance tracking after workout completion
  • Better music playlist management
  • Indoor running options

5K to 10K

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Run Trainer

Subscriptions3
  • All features per month1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • All features per 3 months3 Months trial$15.493 Months
  • All features per month year1 Year trial$43.991 Year
None

5K to 10K

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Run Trainer free?
Run Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5K to 10K free?
5K to 10K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Run Trainer or 5K to 10K?
Run Trainer is rated higher. Run Trainer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while 5K to 10K averages 4.2 from 400 ratings.
Do Run Trainer or 5K to 10K have ads?
Neither Run Trainer nor 5K to 10K shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Run Trainer or 5K to 10K?
Run Trainer ships an update monthly, and 5K to 10K every 6 months. Most recently, Run Trainer was updated on October 21, 2026 and 5K to 10K on October 21, 2026.

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