Comparison

Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® vs Forge Workout Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®

This app offers a 20-week training program designed for beginners aiming to complete a marathon. It utilizes a run-walk method to reduce impact and injury risk, guided by an audio coach. Features include run mapping, health app integration, and community forums.

Highlights
  • 20-week run-walk marathon training program
  • Audio coach and alerts
  • Map your run
  • Health app integration
  • Community forums
  • Light and dark modes
Features
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■ The Official Marathon Trainer App by C25K® ■ Official partners and the ONLY C25K (Couch to 5K) app 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, Lifehacker, WebMD, and many more! From the same makers of the #1 C25K® Trainer app, Marathon Trainer follows the same successful recipe to create an easy simple 26.2 (42k) program. Ideal for first-time marathoners and those who are new to running. The program uses a blend of running and power walking in training and racing. You’ll soon be able to run-walk the entire marathon. ≈ Free Trial ≈ ◉ Train the first week for free! ◉ Train to complete a full 26.2 (42k) marathon using a RUN/WALK ratio See thousands of real success stories and race photos of your fellow runners using these running program at Facebook.com/c25kfree This proven 20 week plan is designed for beginners. The run/walk breaks help make the full marathon less grueling and reduces the overall impact and risk of injury. Don’t think that just because walking is involved that your time will be slower or that you'll be accomplishing less. Many veteran runners have posted personal best times after switching to this run walk method! Using a ratio of running and walking will better manage your fatigue and give you the muscle resource and mental confidence to handle the later parts of the race. Turn on our award winning music and just press start! Our audio coach will guide you through your run! It's that easy! ≈ Less is More ≈ ◎ Easy to learn. Just press start! ◎ Ideal for beginners. ◎ 20 weeks total. ≈ Features ≈ ◉ Proven 20 week marathon training run-walk program (1st week free) ◉ 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 running apps ◉ Unlock calories, distance, Apple watch integration, and more ◉ Full access to C25K, 10K, 13.1, and 26.2 programs ◉ 4 apps for the price of 1! One subscription, multiple apps! Questions/comments? Email us at contactus@zenlabsfitness.com or visit us at www.zenlabsfitness.com. ≈ 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

Forge Workout Tracker

Features
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Forge is a workout tracker built for lifters who care about getting stronger — not just logging reps. Track every set, weight, and rep across your workouts. Watch your volume grow over time with progress charts for every exercise and muscle group. Get automatic progressive overload suggestions based on your actual history. Features: • Log strength workouts and cardio sessions in seconds • Pre-built workout templates — or build your own • Personal records and estimated 1RM tracking • Volume and average weight charts by exercise and muscle group • Workout consistency heatmap • Calorie burn estimates for cardio and strength sessions • Body weight and waist measurement tracking • Apple Health sync for workouts and calorie data • Most improved exercises over any time range • Session comparison — see exactly how this workout compared to last time • Works without an account — sign up when you're ready

Screenshots

Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®4 screens
Forge Workout Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® at Free against Forge Workout Tracker's $4.99. Forge Workout Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® is free to download; Forge Workout Tracker costs $4.99 up front. Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Forge Workout Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® ships an update every 6 weeks, Forge Workout Tracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® versus Forge Workout Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®Forge Workout Tracker
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size319 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZen LabsHarry Levy

Bugs and requests

Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Workouts not syncing properly
  • Notifications and audio cues not working consistently
  • App crashing after recent updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize training plan
  • Option to view past workout stats
  • Standalone Apple Watch app functionality
  • Volume control for audio cues
  • Integration with other fitness apps

Forge Workout Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K®

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-time1
  • Unlock Workout List$0.99
None

Forge Workout Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® free?
Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forge Workout Tracker free?
Forge Workout Tracker costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® or Forge Workout Tracker have ads?
Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® shows ads; Forge Workout Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® or Forge Workout Tracker?
Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® ships an update every 6 weeks, and Forge Workout Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, Marathon 26.2 Trainer by C25K® was updated on October 23, 2026 and Forge Workout Tracker on October 14, 2026.

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