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.
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.
- 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/
5k Simple
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Couch Runner to 5K | 5k Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Solowei Group LTD | Roman Court Technologies |
In-app purchases
Couch Runner to 5K
- One-Time Payment$4.99
- One-Time Payment$14.99
5k Simple
- 5k Simple Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month







