Comparison

IHT Human Performance vs First 5K

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

Head to head
About

IHT Human Performance

Features
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For members of IHT Human Performance to reserve their place in a class, sign up for gym events, and general account management like updating headshots and credit card on file.

About

First 5K

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First 5K is a couch to 5K running plan that takes you from zero to your first 5 kilometer run in eight weeks, three runs a week. Each workout mixes walking and running intervals that grow a little each session. By Week 8 you finish with a continuous 30 minute 5K run. The whole plan fits on one screen, the next workout is one tap away, and progress is real. WHAT YOU GET - A full eight week plan, 24 workouts, with intra-week variation so no two runs feel identical - A voice coach in your ear telling you when to walk, when to run, when to push, and when to ease off - Four voices to choose from: Hope, Marcus, Maya, and Jack - GPS distance, pace, and a route heatmap saved with every run - Run reminders on the days and time you choose - A clear plan view with stones for every workout you have done and every workout still ahead - A 5K finale A COACH WHO ADAPTS TO YOU After every run, rate how it felt. If it was too tough, you stay put and repeat. If it felt right, you move forward. If it was easy, you skip ahead. The plan bends to fit you instead of the other way around. EVERYTHING IS LOCAL Your profile, your runs, and your progress are stored on your device. No account, no sign in, no cloud, no ads. The only thing that ever leaves your phone is the purchase itself, which goes through Apple. ONE TIME PURCHASE First 5K is free to install. A one time purchase of 2.99 unlocks the full eight week plan. No subscription, no renewals, yours to keep. Whether you have never run before or you have stopped and started a dozen times, First 5K gives you a simple, honest path to your first 5K. Lace up. Press start.

Screenshots

IHT Human Performance4 screens
First 5K4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IHT Human Performance at none against First 5K's 1. IHT Human Performance also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). First 5K's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. First 5K sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IHT Human Performance asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
IHT Human Performance versus First 5K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIHT Human PerformanceFirst 5K
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 6 days
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size83 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPushPress, Inc.Matthias EΓ°vald

In-app purchases

None

IHT Human Performance

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

First 5K

One-time1
  • Full Plan Access$2.99

Questions

Is IHT Human Performance free?
IHT Human Performance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is First 5K free?
First 5K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IHT Human Performance or First 5K have ads?
IHT Human Performance shows ads; First 5K does not.

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