Comparison

5K Runner vs QuickBreak

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 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.

Highlights
  • 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
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

QuickBreak

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QuickBreak helps you take short, guided movement breaks throughout your working day. Sitting for long periods increases stress hormones and reduces focus - regular movement breaks can help. SET YOUR SCHEDULE Choose your start and end times, how often you want reminders, and which days of the week are active. QuickBreak sends you a gentle notification when it's time to move. PICK YOUR EXERCISES Choose from built-in activities like stretching, yoga, walking, and more - or create your own custom exercises with a name, icon, and duration. BUILD A STREAK Track your daily break goals and build a streak over time. A small nudge to keep the habit going. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking. QuickBreak works entirely offline. FREE TO USE QuickBreak is completely free, supported by a small banner ad.

Screenshots

5K Runner4 screens
QuickBreak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuickBreak at none against 5K Runner's 10. 5K Runner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. QuickBreak asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
5K Runner versus QuickBreak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5K RunnerQuickBreak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (119K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings119K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFITNESS22 LTDSullivan Ford

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

QuickBreak

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 trial$19.993 Months
  • Premium Subscription7 Days trial$29.993 Months
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
None

QuickBreak

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 5K Runner free?
5K Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickBreak free?
QuickBreak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 5K Runner or QuickBreak have ads?
QuickBreak shows ads; 5K Runner does not.

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