5K Runner vs The Conqueror Challenges
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
5K Runner
This app guides users from beginner to running a 5K in 8 weeks with a structured, gradual training plan. It features audio coaching, music integration, and progress tracking, making fitness accessible and achievable.
- 8-week progressive training plan
- Audio coaching for walk/run intervals
- Music integration and control
- GPS and distance tracking
- Apple Health integration
- Achievements and badges
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- The OFFICIAL 5K Runner® Couch potato to 5K app. - Get in shape and lose weight in 8 weeks - 4.2 Million People successfully did it - Featured on CNN, Fox, USA Today, Times, Fitness Channel, Apple's "New & Noteworthy", AppAdvice, AppCraver, Best10Apps, Appolicious, Daily Motion, AppOfTheDay, MakeUseOf, the iPhone App Review, Remix Your Health, AppShopper, Apple's Top Health & Fitness apps, and so many others… - 8 Weeks, 3 Times a week, 30 Minutes a day Get ready to start your new healthy life. ——————————————————— This app has won multiple awards (see below), is the most effective & popular 0-5K app and is highly recommended by health & fitness experts. Simply Gets Results ◉ The most effective 0 to 5K app ◉ Nothing to learn. Just press start ◉ Excellent for Weight Loss Features ● All Features fully enabled, and no ads ● Alternating walk / run intervals ● Run segments gradually increase over 8 weeks ● Human coach voice through your headphones that tells you when to walk / run. ● Listen to your music and the coach will blend in ● Control music through the app or headphones ● Compatible with Nike+ and all other GPS apps ● Compatible with all music apps ● Giant community of 0-5K runners on Facebook ● Earn achievements & badges as you advance ● Integrated with Facebook & Twitter ● Outdoors or Treadmill GPS & Apple Health ● Built in GPS & Distance Tracking, also when app is in background ● Integrated with Apple Health for Calorie calculation & saving workouts NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. We’re here for you ● We gladly answer all questions - just ask us at: support@fitness22.com Praise - 4.2 Million People successfully did it - Awards: Best 5K Training App, Best Running App, Editor's Choice, Top fitness app, Best Beginner App, Top Quality App, Best fitness and nutrition apps. - Featured on CNN, Fox, USA Today, Times, Fitness Channel, Apple's "New & Noteworthy", AppAdvice, AppCraver, Best10Apps, Appolicious, Daily Motion, AppOfTheDay, MakeUseOf, the iPhone App Review, Remix Your Health, AppShopper, Apple's Top Health & Fitness apps, and so many others. - Recommended by doctors on healthTap.com - See real life success stories on facebook.com/5K.Runner.Community Press Reviews "If you thought that you could never run - get ready for a BIG surprise. With this app - you will run" "It's a great App, I was hooked by the second run, and it kept me running" "If you want to start running and to keep running - this app will do it for you" "One of the best iPhone running apps I’ve tested." "This application is a must-have fitness trainer for anyone trying to catch the running bug or getting ready for a major running event" "This app is amazingly effective and will help you achieve that coveted 5K distance. If you want to get running, this app is a must.“ This app includes an auto renewing subscription which enables content/workouts - Subscription options are monthly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication." ● Privacy Policy: https://www.fitness22.com/privacy-policy ● Terms of use: http://fitness22content.com/Components/WebPages/TermsOfUse/TermsOfUse.html --- CONTACT US --- Dear customers, we are here for you! support@fitness22.com
The Conqueror Challenges
Complete virtual fitness challenges from anywhere and earn real finisher medals. Track your progress by logging activities like running, walking, or cycling, and sync data from popular health apps.
- Virtual fitness challenges
- Earn real finisher medals
- Track progress via activities
- Sync with Apple Health
- Integrates with fitness trackers
- Global routes and famous places
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Turn your miles into medals with The Conqueror virtual fitness challenges! Earn stunning REAL finishers medals for completing a virtual fitness challenge from anywhere in the world! Make Every Mile Count with The Conqueror Virtual Challenges and smash your fitness goals with our award winning series of virtual challenges. Choose a challenge from famous places and routes around the world such as Yellowstone Park, English Channel, Niagara Falls and a whole range of others. Every time you go for a run, ride, walk or any other activity you advance along the challenge route until you cross the finish line. Automatically send distances from other apps including: Apple Health & Apple Watch adidas Running Fitbit Garmin Runkeeper Under Armour Apple Health (Healthkit) & Apple Watch Automatically send your daily step, walking/running and cycling data to your challenge from your Apple Watch and other devices via Apple Health.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Conqueror Challenges at fortnightly against 5K Runner's every 6 weeks. 5K Runner's advantage is ratings volume (119K vs 12K) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. 5K Runner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months and The Conqueror Challenges sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 5K Runner against 4.8 for The Conqueror Challenges. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5K Runner has 119K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of 5K Runner's written reviews are positive against 80% of The Conqueror Challenges's.
5K Runner ships an update every 6 weeks, The Conqueror Challenges fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.
| Parameter | 5K Runner | The Conqueror Challenges |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (119K ratings) — better | 4.8 (12K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | 80.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 119K — better | 12K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #126 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | FITNESS22 LTD | Actionary Limited |
Customer experience
5K Runner
The Conqueror Challenges
User reviews
5K Runner
From 119K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Gradual progression
- 💪 Effective for beginners
- 🎉 Motivating and inspiring
- 🎧 Integrates with music playback
Room to improve
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🔍 Lack of pace and distance tracking
- 🕰️ Rapid increase in run duration
- 🤖 Robotic voice prompts
- 🔀 Difficulty tracking progress
The Conqueror Challenges
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great motivator
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app
- 🌳 Environmentally-friendly with tree planting
- 🏅 Beautiful and high-quality medals
- 🌍 Interesting virtual journeys and street views
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Health/Watch
- 💰 Challenges can be expensive
- 🤔 Confusing navigation in some areas
- 🕰️ Slow data sync and updates
Bugs and requests
5K Runner
Reported bugs
3 issues- Syncing issues between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Crashes and freezes during use
- Inability to delete user account or workout history
Requested features
5 requests- More detailed performance tracking
- Customizable voice prompts
- Apple Watch integration
- Ability to edit workout history
- Smoother transition between run/walk intervals
The Conqueror Challenges
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen issues
- Inconsistent distance tracking and recording
- Referral program not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Leaderboard feature
- More city-based challenges with virtual tours
- Ability to store challenge codes for future use
- Improved data sync with fitness trackers
- Separate total distance tracking for each challenge
In-app purchases
5K Runner
- Premium Subscription$7.993 Months
- Premium Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$7.993 Months
- Premium Subscription7 Days trial$9.993 Months
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- Premium Subscription7 Days trial$14.993 Months
- Premium Subscription7 Days trial$15.993 Months
- Premium Subscription7 Days trial$19.993 Months
- Premium Subscription7 Days trial$29.993 Months
- Lifetime Premium$9.99
- Lifetime Premium$19.99
The Conqueror Challenges
- Jesus$19.99
- Paris Catacombs$19.99
- Thanksgiving 2026$19.99
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- Route 66$19.99
- Salem Witch Trials$19.99
- Pacific Crest Trail$19.99
- Fjords of Norway$19.99
- Nightmare before Christmas$29.99
- Harry Potter$29.99
- Lord of the Rings$29.99
Questions
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