10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run vs Run Mapper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run
This app guides beginners and 5K runners from zero to 10K in 14 weeks using alternating walk/run intervals. It features a human coach voice, music integration, and GPS tracking. Achieve your running goals with this effective, ad-free program.
- Walk/run interval training
- Gradually increasing run segments
- Human coach voice guidance
- Music integration
- GPS and distance tracking
- Achievements and badges
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Go from Couch to 5K to 10K with the official and often imitated 10K Runner® program. This app has over 8.6 million success stories of people that are now running 10K’s, and you can do it too. 10K Runner has won multiple awards, is the most effective, loved, & popular 10K program and is highly recommended by fitness experts & doctors. FOR BEGINNERS & 5K RUNNERS ● Go from zero to 5K In 8 Weeks ● Go from 5K to 10K in another 6 Weeks FEATURES ● Alternating walk / run intervals ● Run segments gradually increase over time ● 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 our 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. SIMPLE, EASY, & GETS RESULTS ● Nothing to learn. Just press start ● Excellent for weight loss ● The best & most effective 10K training app ● Completely ad-free TOP RATED, MOST LOVED ● 1.2 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 CBS, 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 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" DO GOOD - We are proud to be associated with several charitable organizations. Although we contribute to several causes, we have a particular soft spot for animals and are proud to contribute to aspca.org and rescuefromthehart.org. Please also consider donating. 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 - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication." ● Privacy Policy: http://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! Questions? Comments? Ideas? support@fitness22.com
Run Mapper
Record and visualize your running routes on a map. Track time and distance for each run, and automatically save start and end points. Name your runs for easy organization and review.
- Visualize runs on a map
- Track run time and distance
- Automatic start/end location saving
- Name individual runs
- Map thumbnails for quick review
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Welcome to Run Mapper! Run Mapper saves the paths of each of your runs. Simply begin a new run and get going! The app runs in the background, so you can focus on running. Features: - Visualize your runs on a map! - View each run's time and distance - Automatically save the start and end locations of your run - Name your runs - Quick map thumbnails to see where your run took place What are you waiting for? Get out there and start mapping your runs today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run at 4.9 against Run Mapper's 4.3. 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 7) and review sentiment (81% vs 67%). Run Mapper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Run Mapper asks for nothing beyond the download.
10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run has 39K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run's written reviews are positive against 67% of Run Mapper's.
| Parameter | 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run | Run Mapper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (39K ratings) — better | 4.3 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 39K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FITNESS22 LTD | Ethan Humphrey |
Customer experience
10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run
Run Mapper
Bugs and requests
10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run
Reported bugs
3 issues- App failing to record or save running sessions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between phone and Apple Watch
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to track heart rate and display route maps
- More customization options for audio prompts and feedback
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Ability to pause and resume runs
- Clearer progress tracking and statistics
Run Mapper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run
- Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
- Workouts Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$7.993 Months
- Workouts Subscription7 Days trial$9.993 Months
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- Workouts Subscription7 Days trial$14.993 Months
- Premium Subscription7 Days trial$15.993 Months
- Workouts Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$19.993 Months
- Lifetime Premium$5.99
- Lifetime Premium$11.99
Run Mapper
No in-app purchases
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