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

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

Startline and 5K are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Startline versus 5K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStartline5K
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
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.
Do Startline or 5K have ads?
Neither Startline nor 5K shows ads.

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