# Couch to 5K® vs Pilates Square

The clearest difference is price: Pilates Square at Free against Couch to 5K®'s $4.99. Pilates Square also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Couch to 5K®'s advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 1) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Pilates Square is free to download; Couch to 5K® costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pilates Square holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Couch to 5K® has 4.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Couch to 5K® | Pilates Square |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couch-to-5k-run-training/id448474423/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilates-square/id6777360065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 141 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Active Network, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/885139029) | [TeamUp Sports](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449504626) |

## What reviewers say

### Couch to 5K®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couch-to-5k-run-training/id448474423)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Health & Fitness, #83 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app guides new runners from a sedentary lifestyle to completing a 5K race. It offers a structured nine-week training plan with virtual coaches and audio cues. Track your progress, map routes, and log workouts to achieve your running goals.

**Highlights:** Structured 9-week training plan, Choice of 4 virtual coaches, Audio cues for workouts, GPS route mapping and distance tracking, Workout logging and progress sharing, Treadmill support with manual entry

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for beginners
- 👍 Gradual progression
- 🚀 Effective training program
- 🚀 Helps build endurance
- 👍 Motivating coaches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔇 Audio issues with music volume
- 🤖 Annoying coach voices
- 🧭 Inaccurate GPS tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Timer freezing during runs
- Workout data not saving properly
- Inability to adjust completed workouts

**Requested features**

- Ability to preview upcoming workouts
- Option to customize intervals
- Integration with Apple Health/Fitness
- Standalone Apple Watch app
- Shuffle option for music playlists


### Pilates Square

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilates-square/id6777360065)

This app supports your health and fitness goals by allowing you to create custom exercise routines or choose from pre-made programs. It facilitates communication with club staff, participation in challenges, and tracking progress through HealthKit integration.

**Highlights:** Customizable exercise programs, Pre-made workout selections, Fitness challenges, Direct staff communication, HealthKit integration, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Couch to 5K® free?

Couch to 5K® costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pilates Square free?

Pilates Square is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Couch to 5K® or Pilates Square?

Pilates Square is rated higher. Couch to 5K® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Pilates Square averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Couch to 5K® or Pilates Square have ads?

Neither Couch to 5K® nor Pilates Square shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*