# Coach to Five K vs MapStride

The clearest difference is rating: MapStride at 5.0 against Coach to Five K's 3.0. MapStride also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Coach to Five K's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coach to Five K sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MapStride sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MapStride holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapStride has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Coach to Five K ships an update every 3 weeks, MapStride every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coach to Five K | MapStride |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coach-to-five-k-run-support/id6745688218/reviews) | **[5.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapstride-run-and-walk-tracker/id6766223792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 99 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boonya Kitpitak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550788895) | [ARTEVUS TECHNOLOGIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896242157) |

## What reviewers say

### Coach to Five K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coach-to-five-k-run-support/id6745688218)

This running coach focuses on improving hip, leg, and foot mobility through stretching, breathwork, and personalized drills. It helps prevent injuries and enhance running performance with daily exercises and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Hip, leg & foot mobility routines, Stretching plans for tightness relief, Guided breathwork for endurance, Stiffness scan for personalized programs, Progress tracking and motivation, Daily exercises for pain-free running

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RunZen: Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| RunZen Premium Yearly V2 | $26.99 | per year |
| RunZen Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| RunZen Premium LifeTime V2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| RunZen: Premium LifeTime V1 | $89.99 | one-time |


### MapStride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapstride-run-and-walk-tracker/id6766223792)

Track your runs, walks, and cycling routes with live GPS mapping. Monitor distance, speed, pace, steps, and calories burned. Review your progress and workout history with a clean, ad-free interface.

**Highlights:** Live GPS route tracking, Real-time workout statistics, Distance, speed, and pace measurement, Calorie burn calculation, Weekly progress dashboard, Workout history log

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support MapStride $1.99 | $2.00 | one-time |
| Support MapStride $4.99 | $5.00 | one-time |
| Support MapStride $7.99 | $8.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coach to Five K free?

Coach to Five K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MapStride free?

MapStride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Coach to Five K or MapStride?

MapStride is rated higher. Coach to Five K averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MapStride averages 5.0 from 28 ratings.

### Do Coach to Five K or MapStride have ads?

Neither Coach to Five K nor MapStride shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coach to Five K or MapStride?

Coach to Five K ships an update every 3 weeks, and MapStride every 5 days. Most recently, Coach to Five K was updated on October 28, 2026 and MapStride on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*