Comparison

Strength Workouts vs First 5k Coach

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

Head to head
About

Strength Workouts

Achieve your fitness goals with structured strength training programs. Track your workouts, monitor progress, and access detailed exercise instructions and videos. Integrates with Apple Health for comprehensive health tracking.

Highlights
  • Goal-based strength programs
  • Workout tracking (rep/weight)
  • Exercise instructions and videos
  • Progress tracking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Built-in rest timer
Features
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Live a stronger and healthier life with goal based Strength programs. Follow along with ready-made routines, track your lifts and watch your progress. Strength Training has been designed to help you get better results without the complication of creating your own workouts. Whether you want to train for overall muscle growth, general health, or sports performance, there will be a routine to help. Not sure where to start? Ask Coach. Tell it what you want — a program for stronger legs, sport-specific strength for rowing or running, a home workout, or exercises for a particular muscle group — and it will suggest the best matches from the app’s library. You can follow up in conversation to narrow things down, or create a custom workout tailored to your goal. Available on devices with Apple Intelligence. FEATURES: - Ask Coach: goal-based program and workout recommendations powered by Apple Intelligence - Workout tracking with intuitive rep and weight tracking - Strength programs for muscle gain (such as Pull Push Legs and Full Body Dumbbells) - Strength programs for runners, cyclists and rowers - Barbell, dumbbell and bodyweight training - Comprehensive exercise instructions and videos - Built in rest timer - Track your progress - APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Connect your workouts to Health App to track your workouts. Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it are for educational purposes only. They are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. If you upgrade to a premium subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. There is no increase in cost when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, the current period cannot be cancelled. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited if you choose to purchase a premium subscription. Find the full terms and conditions at https://www.vigour.fitness/terms, and our privacy policy at https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy.

About

First 5k Coach

Features
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Go from the couch to running 5K in nine weeks. First 5K is a friendly running coach for real beginners. Three short workouts a week mix walking and running, building up bit by bit until you can run 30 minutes without stopping. A COACH IN YOUR EAR - Spoken cues tell you when to run and when to walk - Chimes and a 3-2-1 countdown at every switch - Vibration cues, too - Keeps coaching with your screen locked - Music gets quieter while the coach talks; podcasts pause so you don't miss a word SEE YOUR PROGRESS - All 27 workouts laid out week by week - Distance and pace with GPS - Notes after each run: how did it feel? - Encouragement at halfway and at the finish - Optional Bible verse encouragement PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. Your runs and notes stay on your phone. Back them up to a file whenever you like. Walk and run at a pace where you could still talk, and repeat any week you need. Talk with your doctor before starting if you have health concerns.

Screenshots

Strength Workouts4 screens
First 5k Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First 5k Coach at none against Strength Workouts's 2. First 5k Coach also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Strength Workouts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. First 5k Coach asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Strength Workouts versus First 5k Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrength WorkoutsFirst 5k Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVigour Group LtdSAMUEL JAMES ROYS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Strength Workouts

Subscriptions2
  • Strength Training Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

First 5k Coach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strength Workouts free?
Strength Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First 5k Coach free?
First 5k Coach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strength Workouts or First 5k Coach have ads?
Neither Strength Workouts nor First 5k Coach shows ads.

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