Comparison

5K Runmeter Run Walk Training vs RunMate

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

Head to head
About

5K Runmeter Run Walk Training

This app is a comprehensive fitness computer for your mobile device, offering detailed tracking, customizable training plans, and performance analysis for various activities. It provides maps, graphs, splits, and interval training to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Workout recording and analysis
  • Customizable training plans
  • Interval and zone training
  • Map and graph visualization
  • Workout sharing and import/export
  • Heart rate and sensor integration
Features
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5K Runmeter is the most advanced application for training ever designed for a mobile device. Built from the ground up for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and iCloud, it makes your iPhone a powerful fitness computer — with maps, graphs, splits, intervals, laps, announcements, zones, training plans and more. • Obsessively complete... a killer app — Wired • Records a wealth of data — Macworld • Clean, easy-to-use — New York Times Experience core features and dependability for free, then upgrade to Elite to add advanced features. iPhone powered • Records an unlimited number of workouts — years of workouts only take up the space of a few songs. • No website login required. • Swipe across the stopwatch to see pages of stats, maps, and graphs - completely configurable. • View your workouts on a calendar, and by routes and activities. • View bar and pie charts summarizing all your workouts. • Analyze your workouts on your iPad, updated with your latest data using iCloud. Plan • Includes 5K, 10, half, and marathon running plans. • Design your own training plans. • Synchronize your plan with your iPhone calendar and your online calendars. Track • Exclude stopped time with automatic stop detection. • View terrain and traffic maps with Google Maps. • Record heart rate, bike speed, bike cadence, and bike power with sensors. • Records steps all day and cadence during workouts. • Automatically record the weather. • Start and stop with your earphone remote. Train • Supports cycling, running, walking, skating, skiing, and many other activities. • Keep on track with extremely configurable interval training, zones, and targets. • Set up repeating intervals, pyramid intervals, or tempo workouts. • Hear announcements that keep you in the zone. • Analyze your split, interval, and zone performance. Hear • Select from more than 120 configurable announcements including distance, time, speed, elevation, and heart rate. • Hear stats automatically at time or distance intervals, or on-demand with your earphone remote. Race • Compete against your previous workouts along a route. • See your virtual competition on a map and in graphs. Analyze Online - See abvio.com/explorer • View the Workout Explorer on your computer or on your iPhone. • Shared by email, Twitter, Facebook, Strava, or MyFitnessPal. • View within the app on any Info page for a workout. • View your graph, splits, intervals, zones, and more. • Select a zone to see your map path drawn with zone colors. Share • Uses HealthKit to export or import your workouts in the Health app and to read heart rate and biometric data. • Use email, Facebook, Twitter, Strava, and MyFitnessPal to share your workouts online. • Automatically keep family and friends notified of your location and progress. • Share your workout calendar with your friends and coaches. Import/Export • Import by tapping on a GPX, TCX, FIT or KML link or file in Mail or Safari. • Export detailed CSV, GPX, TCX, FIT or KML files for use in maps, graphs, and social fitness sites. Apple Watch enhanced - See abvio.com/applewatch • Set up, start, stop, lap and finish a workout all from the Apple Watch. • Intensely configurable pages track any of more than 220 statistics. • Splits and laps/intervals pages keep you seeing the trends. • Force touch to start, stop, lap, or access settings from any page. Your Elite subscription contributes to ongoing development and our responsive customer support. Payment will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation or at the end of trial. Subscription will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime in your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Terms and Conditions: https://abvio.com/terms

About

RunMate

This app combines running training plans with guided meditation to improve physical and mental health. It offers GPS tracking for routes, distance, and calories, along with programs for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon races. Users can unlock rewards and access curated music to stay motivated.

Highlights
  • Accurate GPS run tracking
  • Training plans for 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon
  • Guided meditation for stress relief
  • Mindful running programs
  • Audio guides for motivation
  • Unlockable rewards
  • Calorie and distance tracking
Features
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■ Accurate Run Tracker - track your route and heart rate! ■ Improve your mind and body ■ Zen Labs Fitness has been 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! Goodbye to the days of stress and anxiety! With the same elements that made C25K successful for millions of first time runners (now with thoughtfully created guided meditation!), RunMate will help with both your physical and mental health! Our devices have turned into dopamine slot machines causing the mental health epidemic. We’ll help you get back on track to healthier habits. Finding the perfect balance in your schedule. RunMate has all the Training Plans and Guided Runs that you need to reach all your running goals. Running has never been more enjoyable and enlightening! Train for your next 5k, 10k or even marathon race, all the while benefiting from the guided meditation included in the training programs. We’ll help track your route, and provide all the tools necessary to smash all your milestones. Get instant STRESS RELIEF by combining the benefits of running (yay endorphins!) with guided meditation (yay serotonin!) from our experts! ≈ Track Stats ≈ Accurate GPS tracking helps you see your run route, as well as important details such as distance and calories burned. Log your stats in to the Health app! What gets measured, gets done! ≈ Mindful Running Programs ≈ Train for your next 5K race with our award winning C25K program! Or push yourself further with either our 10K, half marathon and marathon trainers! We’ll help get you ready! We’ve combined our award winning training programs with a little mindful meditation! ≈ Guided Runs from Experts ≈ Follow along with our audio guides to get motivated and inspired! You will leave feeling calm, focused, grateful and happy! The guided meditation has been carefully created to work in-sync while running. Don’t worry, we won’t ask you to close your eyes while on the move. ≈ Rewards ≈ Unlock cool regards to stay motivated. Stack those wins and stats! ≈ Zen Unlimited Pass ≈ ◉ Award winning music curated from top DJ's! ◉ Scientifically proven to increase motivation by 35% ◉ BONUS unlimited access to all pro features across ALL Zen Labs Fitness running apps Questions/comments? Please email us at contactus@zenlabsfitness.com, or visit us at www.zenlabsfitness.com. ≈ Connect ≈ Facebook: @C25Kfree Twitter: @C25Kfree Instagram: @officialc25k Hashtag: #C25K 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/ 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

Screenshots

5K Runmeter Run Walk Training4 screens
RunMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 5K Runmeter Run Walk Training at every 10 days against RunMate's every 2 months. RunMate's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (71% vs 56%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Runmeter Run Walk Training sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RunMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RunMate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 110 and 243 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of 5K Runmeter Run Walk Training's written reviews are positive against 71% of RunMate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5K Runmeter Run Walk Training ships an update every 10 days, RunMate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
5K Runmeter Run Walk Training versus RunMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5K Runmeter Run Walk TrainingRunMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (110 ratings)4.7 (243 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.4% of reviews70.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings110243 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB384 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAbvio Inc.Zen Labs

Customer experience

5K Runmeter Run Walk Training

All ratings110 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive56.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative35.1%

RunMate

All ratings241 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative17.6%

User reviews

5K Runmeter Run Walk Training

From 110 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy interval setup
  • 👍 Good for beginners
  • 💪 Helps achieve fitness goals
  • 🗺️ Maps runs accurately
  • 🎶 Plays own music

Room to improve

  • 👎 Free version lacks alerts
  • 👎 Requires payment for essential features
  • 👎 Ads in paid version
  • 👎 Run history erased
  • 👎 Voice prompts missing/poor

RunMate

From 243 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ❤️ Great concept and motivation
  • 🏃‍♀️ Helps beginners start running
  • 🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness and meditation integration
  • 👍 Encouraging for all fitness levels
  • 💯 Makes running enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 🔊 Music volume issue
  • 🎶 RunMate volume too loud
  • 📏 Inaccurate distance tracking
  • 🚫 Cannot change Miles to Kilometres
  • ⚠️ Crashes frequently

Bugs and requests

5K Runmeter Run Walk Training

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes
  • App freezes
  • Workout data erased
  • Run history gone
  • App won't open
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  • Calendar sync crashes app
  • Apple Watch app data lag
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Login screen freezes
  • Advertisement screens freeze
  • Ads cannot be closed
  • Voice prompts missing
  • Timer stops unexpectedly
  • App doesn't track runs correctly

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add Topo maps
  • Add offline map downloads
  • Improve indoor trainer usability
  • Allow pre-planning routes
  • Add more voice options
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  • Improve Apple Watch data synchronization
  • Allow skipping ahead in training plans
  • Add dark mode
  • Improve UI/UX for easier navigation
  • Add more workout types
  • Better integration with other fitness apps

RunMate

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Music volume lowers significantly when RunMate speaks
  • App crashes when trying to play in-app music
  • Progress lost upon signing out

Requested features

3 requests
  • Control music/audiobook volume independently
  • Option to change units from Kilometres to Miles
  • Apple Health integration

In-app purchases

6 purchases

5K Runmeter Run Walk Training

Subscriptions5
  • Elite Upgrade$4.991 Month
  • Elite Upgrade4 variants$9.991 Year
  • Elite Upgrade$14.991 Year
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  • Elite Upgrade7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Elite Upgrade14 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Elite Upgrade4 variants$9.99
3 purchases

RunMate

Subscriptions3
  • Zen Unlimited Pass Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Zen Power Playlist 3 Months7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Zen Unlimited Pass Annual7 Days trial$74.991 Year

Questions

Is 5K Runmeter Run Walk Training free?
5K Runmeter Run Walk Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RunMate free?
RunMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5K Runmeter Run Walk Training or RunMate?
RunMate is rated higher. 5K Runmeter Run Walk Training averages 4.5 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while RunMate averages 4.7 from 243 ratings.
Do 5K Runmeter Run Walk Training or RunMate have ads?
Both 5K Runmeter Run Walk Training and RunMate show ads.
Which is updated more often, 5K Runmeter Run Walk Training or RunMate?
5K Runmeter Run Walk Training ships an update every 10 days, and RunMate every 2 months. Most recently, 5K Runmeter Run Walk Training was updated on October 29, 2026 and RunMate on October 24, 2026.

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