5K Runner vs Absolute Strength
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
Absolute Strength
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For members of Absolute Strength to reserve their place in a class, sign up for gym events, and general account management like updating headshots and credit card on file.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Absolute Strength at none against 5K Runner's 10. Absolute Strength also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 5K Runner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). On price 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
Both are free to download. 5K Runner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months. Absolute Strength asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | 5K Runner | Absolute Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (119K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 119K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #156 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FITNESS22 LTD | PushPress, Inc. |
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
Absolute Strength
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Absolute Strength
No in-app purchases
Questions
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