Comparison

Interval Running Coach RunMate vs 5k Simple

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

Head to head
About

Interval Running Coach RunMate

Features
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Start Running. Keep Running. RunMate. RunMate is an interval running coach built for people who want a plan, not just a timer. Whether you're starting Couch to 5K or building your own training program, RunMate guides you step by step โ€” telling you exactly when to run, when to walk, and how far you've come. Why RunMate - Structured Programs: Follow the proven Couch to 5K or 5K to 10K plan. Eight weeks, three runs per week, with your progress tracked every step of the way. - Build Your Own Program (Premium): Create a custom training plan from your own interval templates. Set your own pace, your own schedule โ€” RunMate keeps you on track. - Voice Guidance: Clear audio cues tell you when to run and when to walk, so you can focus on your breathing and the road ahead. - Smart Audio Mixing: RunMate adjusts your music volume for coaching prompts, then brings it back up โ€” no interruptions, no fumbling with your phone. - Workout History: Every completed run is saved. See your progress over time and pick up exactly where you left off. RunMate isn't just another running app โ€” it's a structured coach that meets you at week one and walks with you to the finish line. Start Your Journey Today Lace up, press play, and let RunMate guide you โ€” one interval at a time. Life-time-purchase: If you choose to purchase, payment will be applied to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Privacy Policy: https://riveli.io/apps/runmate/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://riveli.io/apps/runmate/terms-and-conditions.html

About

5k Simple

Features
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**5K Trainer โ€” Run Your First 5K** Ready to run a 5K? This app gets you there. No clutter, no confusion โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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

Interval Running Coach RunMate4 screens
5k Simple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Interval Running Coach RunMate at 18.0 against 5k Simple's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Interval Running Coach RunMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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 ยท 5 level
Interval Running Coach RunMate versus 5k Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Running Coach RunMate5k Simple
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS18.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIhsan YalcinkayaRoman Court Technologies

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Interval Running Coach RunMate

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • RunMate Life-Time2 variants$3.99
1 purchases

5k Simple

Subscriptions1
  • 5k Simple Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Interval Running Coach RunMate free?
Interval Running Coach RunMate 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 Interval Running Coach RunMate or 5k Simple have ads?
Neither Interval Running Coach RunMate nor 5k Simple shows ads.

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