Comparison

5K Runner vs Consistent

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

Head to head
About

5K Runner

This app guides users from being inactive to running a 5K in 8 weeks with a structured, 30-minute daily program. It features a human coach voice, music integration, and GPS tracking to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • 8-week structured training plan
  • Alternating walk/run intervals
  • Human coach voice guidance
  • Music integration
  • GPS and distance tracking
  • Earn achievements and badges
Features
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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

About

Consistent

This app helps you build lasting fitness habits by focusing on behavioral change rather than specific diets or exercises. It supports your journey to get in shape, develop better eating habits, and track your overall fitness progress.

Highlights
  • Behavior change focus
  • Holistic fitness tracking
  • Dietary intuition development
  • Weight and muscle gain support
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Consistent is an app which facilitates behavior change to get you in shape, develop dietary intuition, and holistically track your fitness. You can lose weight or build muscle by following a specific diet or exercise routine. However, if you don’t stick with those behaviors, it’s only a matter of time before you regress. We believe fitness is a journey and a lifestyle. There is no one-size fits all solution. Some folks thrive on low carb diets, some prefer low-fat. Some folks enjoy lifting in the gym or going on runs for exercise, others prefer group classes or sports. Part of the fitness journey is discovering works for you. Instead of recommending specific diets or exercise, we focus on changing your relationship with fitness through five behaviors. To learn more about our philosophy visit our website at www.consistent.fit --- HEALTHKIT INTEGRATION We integrate with Apple Health, so if you use a smart scale or save your weight in a different app, we'll be able to sync with it. (Go to "You" -> "HealthKit Integration" to toggle this) SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://consistent.fit/privacy Terms of Use: https://consistent.fit/terms Support: hello@js.ventures

Screenshots

5K Runner4 screens
Consistent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Consistent at free with in-app purchases against 5K Runner's subscription. Consistent also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.0). 5K Runner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (118K vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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. 5K Runner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months and Consistent sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 5K Runner against 5.0 for Consistent. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5K Runner has 118K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of 5K Runner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Consistent's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
5K Runner versus Consistent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5K RunnerConsistent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (118K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings118K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#141 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFITNESS22 LTDJS Capital Ventures, LLC

Customer experience

5K Runner

All ratings118,472 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews933 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative24.1%

Consistent

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Consistent

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

5K Runner

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Subscription$7.993 Months
  • Premium Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$7.993 Months
  • Premium Subscription7 Days trial$9.993 Months
Show 4 more
  • Premium Subscription7 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • Premium Subscription7 Days trial$15.993 Months
  • Premium Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$19.993 Months
  • Premium Subscription7 Days trial$29.993 Months
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
4 purchases

Consistent

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Membership14 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Membership$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership14 Days trial$79.991 Year
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  • Yearly Membership$79.991 Year

Questions

Is 5K Runner free?
5K Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Consistent free?
Consistent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5K Runner or Consistent?
Consistent is rated higher. 5K Runner averages 4.9 out of 5 from 118K ratings, while Consistent averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do 5K Runner or Consistent have ads?
Consistent shows ads; 5K Runner does not.

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