Comparison

Workout Timer vs Couch Runner to 5K

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

Head to head
About

Workout Timer

This app provides customizable timers for various workout types like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It allows users to save, organize, and export workout presets, track progress with statistics, and sync data with Apple Health. Features include spoken cues, Lock Screen integration, and Apple Watch compatibility.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout timers (HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, For Time)
  • Save, organize, and export workout presets
  • Workout planning and statistics tracking
  • Spoken cues, sound, and haptic feedback
  • Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
  • Apple Watch integration for standalone workouts
  • Apple Health integration for workout data
Features
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Work. Track. Repeat. Basic timers and viewing or exporting saved workouts are free. Try presets, the planner and statistics free for 30 days. The trial ends without a charge. A one-time purchase keeps Full Access and unlocks Apple Watch and Combine. Your workout, your clock. Choose HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP or For Time—or combine them into one session. Build the workout you want, stay focused while it runs and see what you did when you finish. A CLOCK FOR THE WAY YOU TRAIN Set work, recovery, preparation and rounds. Use a time cap for AMRAP, count up in For Time, or start a new interval every minute with EMOM. Combine different formats into one workout with their own settings. YOUR BEST SESSIONS, READY TO GO Save complete presets, organize them by workout type and pin up to three to Quick Access on Home. Add exercises and movement previews. Export or import complete presets through Files or AirDrop. KEEP THE TIMER IN SIGHT Use a clear portrait or landscape timer, spoken cues, sound and haptics. See the session on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities. Put the timer on a compatible TV through AirPlay, HDMI or a TV web browser. TRAIN WITH APPLE WATCH Run a standalone workout on your wrist, record heart rate and active calories when available, and sync completed sessions to iPhone. Apple Watch requires paid Full Access and is not included in the free trial. PLAN IT. DO IT. SEE IT. Assign presets in a month, week or day calendar and choose optional workout reminders. Review saved sessions, charts and training trends, repeat a workout and compare results. Export history as CSV or PDF. APPLE HEALTH, YOUR CHOICE Connect Apple Health to save workouts and review available workout metrics. Without a recording device, the app can estimate calories from your profile and selected exercises. Estimates are clearly identified. Timers work offline. TV browser mode needs the same Wi-Fi network and the iPhone app kept open. Presets and workout history can sync through iCloud when available; profile measurements and Apple Health data are not included in the app's iCloud sync.

About

Couch Runner to 5K

This app provides a structured, step-by-step training plan to help beginners complete their first 5K. It offers daily reminders, progress tracking, and guided audio instructions to build endurance and stay motivated. Unlock full access with a one-time purchase for lifetime premium features.

Highlights
  • Structured 5K training plan
  • Daily reminders
  • Progress tracking
  • Guided audio instructions
  • Customizable workouts
  • Expert tips
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Run5K app is your ultimate companion for training to complete your first 5K. Whether you're a beginner or just getting back into fitness, this app offers a structured, step-by-step training plan, daily reminders, and progress tracking to help you build endurance, stay motivated, and cross the finish line with confidence. With guided audio instructions, customizable workouts, and expert tips, you'll feel supported every step of the way! Run5K is free to download. To unlock full access, a one-time purchase is required. All payments are processed through Apple. The purchase is charged to your Apple ID account at the time of confirmation. Once purchased, you will have lifetime access to the premium features of Run5K without any recurring fees. By proceeding, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/soloweigroup-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/thatgirl-terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Workout Timer4 screens
Couch Runner to 5K4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Workout Timer at 100% against Couch Runner to 5K's 0%. Workout Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). Couch Runner to 5K's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). 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. Workout Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Couch Runner to 5K sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Workout Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Couch Runner to 5K's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Workout Timer ships an update every 3 days, Couch Runner to 5K daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Workout Timer versus Couch Runner to 5K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkout TimerCouch Runner to 5K
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.6 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings510 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian CasariegoSolowei Group LTD

Customer experience

Workout Timer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Couch Runner to 5K

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Workout Timer

One-time2
  • 30-day TrialFree
  • Lifetime Full Access$4.99
2 purchases

Couch Runner to 5K

One-time2
  • One-Time Payment$4.99
  • One-Time Payment$14.99

Questions

Is Workout Timer free?
Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Couch Runner to 5K free?
Couch Runner to 5K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Workout Timer or Couch Runner to 5K?
Workout Timer is rated higher. Workout Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Couch Runner to 5K averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do Workout Timer or Couch Runner to 5K have ads?
Neither Workout Timer nor Couch Runner to 5K shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Workout Timer or Couch Runner to 5K?
Workout Timer ships an update every 3 days, and Couch Runner to 5K daily. Most recently, Workout Timer was updated on November 8, 2026 and Couch Runner to 5K on November 4, 2026.

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