Comparison

5K Training 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

5K Training

This app guides beginners from zero to running a 5K with an easy-to-follow 8-week plan. It offers smart scheduling, run tracking, voice prompts, and motivational reminders to help users achieve their fitness goals.

Highlights
  • 8-week beginner 5K plan
  • Smart workout scheduling
  • Run tracking (distance, pace, calories)
  • Voice prompts
  • Milestones and achievements
  • Motivational tips and reminders
Features
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Get off the couch and into your running shoes. This app is your personal coach to guide you from zero to 5K — step by step. Whether you're a complete beginner or starting over, our structured plan makes running achievable and motivating. No gym needed. No experience required. Just you and the road ahead. Why you'll love it: ■ Easy-to-follow 8-week plan designed for total beginners ■ Smart scheduling to fit your life and energy levels ■ Track every run — distance, pace, and calories burned ■ Friendly voice prompts to keep you on track ■ Milestones and achievements to celebrate your progress ■ Stay motivated with encouraging tips and daily reminders Start walking. Start running. Start believing in yourself. You can do this. Let's run your first 5K — together. This app requires a subscription or lifetime purchase to access all features. By using the app, you confirm that you acknowledge and accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy: https://ihuxllc.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://ihuxllc.com/terms-of-service/ Do you have a question for us? support@ihux.co

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

5K Training4 screens
First 5k Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First 5k Coach at none against 5K Training's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. 5K Training sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months. First 5k Coach asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
5K Training versus First 5k Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5K TrainingFirst 5k Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiHuxSAMUEL JAMES ROYS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

5K Training

Subscriptions1
  • Quarterly7 Days trial$9.993 Months
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$14.99
None

First 5k Coach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 5K Training free?
5K Training 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 5K Training or First 5k Coach have ads?
Neither 5K Training nor First 5k Coach shows ads.

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