Comparison

C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map vs IronWolves Challenges

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

Head to head
About

C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map

This app guides beginners from being inactive to running a 5K in 8 weeks. It uses a structured plan with audio coaching and alerts, gradually increasing running intervals. Users can map their runs and join a supportive community.

Highlights
  • Official Couch to 5K program
  • 8-week training plan
  • Audio coach and alerts
  • Run mapping
  • Health app integration
  • Community forums
Features
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■ The OFFICIAL C25K® (Couch to 5K) program with millions of success stories! ■ Official partners and featured on FITBIT and SAMSUNG smart watches! ■ Featured on The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Huffington Post, Men's Fitness, Forbes, Mashable, Glamour Magazine, Popsugar Fitness, CBS News, NBC News, Macworld, Cosmopolitan, The Verge, Lifehacker, WebMD and many more! "C25K is easy to use, as you would hope for a beginner app." - New York Times "Daily programs that alternate between short bursts of walking and running until you're ready to go the distance." - Forbes "One of the highest-rated health and fitness apps... A modest, realistic workout schedule." - Men's Fitness Our community is our priority. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? See why our community has made us the #1 5K training app. contactus@zenlabsfitness.com ≈ Real-Life Inspirational Transformations ≈ ◎ Over 185,000 Likes and 1500 Success Photos at facebook.com/c25kfree ◎ Our community inspires one another (and inspires us!) everyday. Hear their amazing stories. "In this last year I have lost 97 lbs, gotten off insulin and 9 other medications, completed the C25K running app and started the 10k app. Life is a blessing." - Diana “I went from a size 16 to a size 7. I tell anyone I can about the app. because it was nothing short of a life changer.” - Amber "I'm now down 50 pounds from when I began C25K in August. I've gone through the program 3 times increasing my speed by a half MPH each time." - Claire C25K® is the easiest program to get beginners from couch potatoes to 5K distance runners in 8 weeks. The proven C25K program was designed for inexperienced runners who are just beginning. The plan's structure prevents new runners from giving up and challenges them to continue moving forward. C25K works because it starts with a mix of running and walking, gradually building up strength and stamina. ≈ Less is More ≈ ◎ First week free! Easy to learn. Just press start! ◎ Ideal for first-time runners ◎ 30 minutes a day, 3 days a week, 8 weeks total. Millions have finished their first 5K. You will too! ≈ Features ≈ ◉ Convenient audio coach and alerts ◉ Map your run at the end of your workout! ◉ Light and dark modes ◉ Health app integration ◉ Free iPad integration for indoor treadmills ◉ Integrated with Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ◉ Access to our forums with thousands of veterans and newcomers starting the app. Join the community and meet other runners! ≈ NEW Zen Unlimited Pass - Try it for free! ≈ ◉ Award winning music curated from top DJ's! ◉ Scientifically proven to increase motivation by 35% ◉ Unlimited access to all pro features across ALL Zen Labs Fitness apps ◉ Unlock calories, distance, Apple watch integration, and more ◉ One subscription unlocks all our apps! ≈ Connect ≈ Facebook: @C25Kfree Twitter: @C25Kfree Instagram: @officialc25k Hashtag: #C25K Zen Labs is a proud supporter of the National Breast Cancer Coalition. breastcancerdeadline2020.org Subscription pricing and terms: The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://www.zenlabsfitness.com/privacy-policy/ Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it or by Zen Labs LLC are for educational purposes only. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. C25K® is a registered trademark of Zen Labs LLC

About

IronWolves Challenges

Features
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IronWolves Challenges turns your team's runs into a shared season. Connect Apple Health or your Apple Watch, and every run you log automatically counts toward your team's mileage challenges — no manual entry, ever. Check a live leaderboard to see exactly where you stand, join as many challenges as your team has running at once, and jump in partway through a challenge without losing credit for miles you've already logged. FEATURES • Automatic run syncing from Apple Health / Apple Watch • Browse and join any active team challenge — leave anytime • Live leaderboards, ranked by total miles and who reached the goal first • Multiple challenges can run at once; one run counts toward all of them • Personal run history, always up to date IronWolves Challenges is built for a specific team and requires an invite code from your group's admin to create an account — it isn't a general public fitness app. If your team doesn't have this app set up yet, ask whoever manages your group.

Screenshots

C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map4 screens
IronWolves Challenges4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IronWolves Challenges at none against C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map's 6. IronWolves Challenges also leads on ads (none vs shown). C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map's advantage is chart position (#128 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). On price 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. C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. IronWolves Challenges asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map versus IronWolves Challenges: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC25K® 5K Running Coach & MapIronWolves Challenges
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (172K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings172K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#128 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size329 MB18 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZen LabsRavindra Agrawal

Bugs and requests

C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or resets during workouts
  • Notifications/prompts not working as expected
  • Syncing issues with Apple Watch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow users to set their own pace
  • Add more music options
  • Improve app navigation and UI
  • Provide better integration with wearables

IronWolves Challenges

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map

Subscriptions4
  • Zen Unlimited Pass Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlock Your Potential7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Unlock Your Potential1 Month trial$29.993 Months
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  • Zen Unlimited Pass Annual7 Days trial$74.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Go To Pro$4.99
None

IronWolves Challenges

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map free?
C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IronWolves Challenges free?
IronWolves Challenges is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map or IronWolves Challenges have ads?
C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map shows ads; IronWolves Challenges does not.

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