Comparison

Couch Runner to 5K vs 5k Simple

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

Head to head
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/

About

5k Simple

Features
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**5K Trainer — Run Your First 5K** Ready to run a 5K? This app gets you there. No clutter, no confusion — just a straightforward 9-week plan that takes you from walking to running 3.1 miles. **How it works** Tell the app your current fitness level and it places you in the right week. Three workouts a week, each one building on the last. Walk-run intervals that gradually shift until you're running the full distance. That's it. **Adapts to you, not a calendar** If a week goes great, the app moves you forward. If you need more time, it keeps you where you are. Your progress drives the plan — not a rigid schedule that ignores how you're actually doing. **Workout coaching included** Audio cues keep you on track mid-run: interval announcements, countdowns before transitions, and encouragement at key milestones. You'll always know what's coming and how far you've gone. **Race Day mode** When you're ready, switch to Race Day mode and run your 5K with kilometer markers and a projected finish time called out along the way. **Apple Music** Control your music without leaving the workout screen. Play, pause, and skip tracks right from the app so you can stay in the zone. **Apple Health** Every completed workout is saved to Apple Health automatically — distance, duration, and activity type all logged without any extra steps. **What this app is not** It's not a social network. It's not a GPS tracker. It doesn't have leaderboards, badges, or daily streaks. It's a simple, focused tool for one goal: getting you to the 5K finish line. **Get started free** Try the full app free for one week. After that, continue for $4.99/month. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Couch Runner to 5K4 screens
5k Simple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Couch Runner to 5K at 17.0 against 5k Simple's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Couch Runner to 5K sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and 5k Simple sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Couch Runner to 5K versus 5k Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCouch Runner to 5K5k Simple
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolowei Group LTDRoman Court Technologies

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Couch Runner to 5K

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

5k Simple

Subscriptions1
  • 5k Simple Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Couch Runner to 5K free?
Couch Runner to 5K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5k Simple free?
5k Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Couch Runner to 5K or 5k Simple have ads?
Neither Couch Runner to 5K nor 5k Simple shows ads.

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