Comparison

Startline vs 5K

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

Head to head
About

Startline

This beginner-friendly running coach guides you from walking to completing a 5K in 8 weeks. It offers interval training, audio coaching, and progress tracking, requiring only 30 minutes of exercise three times a week.

Highlights
  • Beginner-friendly 5K program
  • Interval running for fat burn
  • Audio coaching
  • Playlist integration
  • Progress tracking
  • Light and dark modes
Features
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Lose weight, one run at a time. Startline is your beginner-friendly weight loss running coach. Go from walking to running a full 5K in just 8 weeks — no gym needed. Whether you're starting from zero or getting back on track, our program makes it simple: just 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week. ◎ Designed for total beginners ◎ Burn fat with interval runs (walk + jog) ◎ Audio coaching that keeps you going ◎ Works with your favorite playlists ◎ Track your progress every step of the way ◎ Light & dark mode for anytime training “I lost 10kg and actually enjoyed the process. Startline made running feel doable.” - Noelle “This app gave me structure when I had none — I feel stronger and lighter, week by week.” - Nick

About

5K

This running coach guides you from beginner to completing a 5K and then a 10K. It uses a structured run/walk plan with audio cues and a visual runner to keep you motivated. Enjoy offline use and a private experience with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Couch to 5K and 10K plans
  • Progressive run/walk intervals
  • Audio cues for jogging and walking
  • Visual runner animation
  • Offline functionality
  • Multiple language support
Features
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5K·10K is a simple, friendly running coach that takes you from the couch to your first 5K — and then all the way to 10K. Follow a proven run/walk plan, three short sessions a week. Each week you run a little more and walk a little less, until you can run a full 5K without stopping. When you're ready, the 10K plan picks up right where you left off. While you run, a little figure on screen moves in time with your real cadence, and clear audio cues tell you exactly when to jog and when to walk — so you can keep your phone in your pocket and just run. WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT • Couch to 5K (9 weeks) and a Couch to 10K plan • Run/walk intervals, week by week, with a built-in timer • A figure that moves at your real walking and running pace • Spoken cues for every interval — no need to look at the screen • Earn gems for the time you spend actually running • 7 languages: English, Persian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi • Two looks: clean modern or retro terminal, plus light & dark themes PRIVATE BY DESIGN • 100% offline — works with no internet • No account, no sign-up • No ads, no tracking. Nothing ever leaves your phone. Lace up and start your first week today.

Screenshots

Startline3 screens
5K4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 5K at 5.0 against Startline's 1.0. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

5K holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Startline versus 5K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStartline5K
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarmoné Ltd.SKYRAMP GAMES LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Startline

No in-app purchases

None

5K

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Startline free?
Startline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5K free?
5K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Startline or 5K?
5K is rated higher. Startline averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 5K averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Startline or 5K have ads?
Neither Startline nor 5K shows ads.

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