# Parcode vs Journey to 5K

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Journey to 5K at none against Parcode's 1. Journey to 5K also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On review sentiment, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Parcode costs $2.99 and Journey to 5K $0.99 up front. Parcode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Journey to 5K asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parcode | Journey to 5K |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Whisk Mobile Development Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/415115816) | [Mark Jarred](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537421017) |

## What reviewers say

### Parcode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcode/id6468985169)

This app displays your parkrun barcode directly on your Apple Watch for easy check-ins after your run. Choose from QR code or traditional barcode formats, manage multiple family members' barcodes, and personalize them with color themes. A watch face complication and weekly notification help you find it quickly.

**Highlights:** Display parkrun barcode on Apple Watch, QR code and traditional barcode options, Manage multiple family barcodes, Customizable color themes, Weekly notification reminder, Watch face complication

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi-Runner | $0.99 | one-time |


### Journey to 5K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-to-5k-watch-edition/id6474097467)

This program guides you from beginner to running 5km in nine weeks. It operates entirely on your watch, allowing you to listen to music or podcasts during workouts. Runs are logged in Apple Health, contributing to your activity goals.

**Highlights:** 9-week running program, Watch-only operation, Music/podcast playback, Apple Health integration, Detailed workout metrics, Familiar workout app interface

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parcode free?

Parcode costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Journey to 5K free?

Journey to 5K costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Parcode or Journey to 5K have ads?

Neither Parcode nor Journey to 5K shows ads.

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