# ParrotPal vs Run 5K

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Run 5K at 100% against ParrotPal's 64%. Run 5K also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ParrotPal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ParrotPal sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Run 5K sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Run 5K holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParrotPal has 3.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of ParrotPal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Run 5K's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParrotPal | Run 5K |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrotpal-calorie-tracker/id6462694790/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-5k/id6476232485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scott Flear](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703249298) | [Benjamin Lavin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260656221) |

## What reviewers say

### ParrotPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrotpal-calorie-tracker/id6462694790)

This app simplifies healthy living by making it easy to track your food intake, stay active, and build sustainable habits. It offers effortless meal logging through voice or text, personalized goal adjustments, and a vast recipe library. Focus on small, daily actions to achieve a healthier you.

**Highlights:** Effortless voice/text meal logging, Barcode scanning for food, Verified food database, 16,000+ recipe library, Step tracking via Apple Healthkit, Personalized goal adjustments, Weekly insights and tips

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly NT | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Price Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ParrotPal Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Price Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Price Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| ParrotPal Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual – 50% Off | $19.99 | per year |
| Special offer: 50% discount | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual - 50% Discount | $19.99 | per year |
| 3 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Price Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Price Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime: Black Friday Special | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient voice and text logging
- 🚀 Simplicity of tracking calories, protein, and steps
- 👍 Helpful podcasts and community support
- 👍 Personalized and adjustable targets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate calorie and nutrient tracking
- 🐛 Buggy interface and features
- 🐛 Limited food database
- 🐛 Inability to edit or delete logged items
- 🐛 Unexpected subscription charges

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Sync issues with steps and daily data
- Inconsistent calorie and nutrient calculations

**Requested features**

- Ability to track additional macros (carbs, fat)
- Integration with fitness trackers and Apple Health
- Improved barcode scanning and food database
- More customization options
- Better data visualization and progress tracking


### Run 5K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-5k/id6476232485)

This app provides a structured 8-week training program to help beginners run 5 kilometers. It adapts to your pace, tracks your progress, and offers motivation to build confidence and stamina for completing a full 5km run.

**Highlights:** 8-week structured training plan, Adaptive pace guidance, Progress tracking, Motivation and confidence building, Beginner-friendly

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParrotPal free?

ParrotPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Run 5K free?

Run 5K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ParrotPal or Run 5K?

Run 5K is rated higher. ParrotPal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Run 5K averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ParrotPal or Run 5K have ads?

Run 5K shows ads; ParrotPal does not.

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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.*