Comparison

MoveIron vs My First 5K

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

Head to head
About

MoveIron

This app provides structured workout plans and clear progression for strength training. It eliminates guesswork by offering pre-designed routines and intelligent weight adjustments based on your performance. Focus on your training without distractions.

Highlights
  • Structured workout plans
  • Clear progression system
  • Distraction-free logging
  • Multiple training splits
  • 3-phase lift cycle
  • No ads or social feed
Features
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MoveIron gives you a workout plan to follow, so you don't have to think about what to do at the gym. Know exactly what to do when you walk in. Follow the plan. Progress based on your performance. Most workout apps make you build your own routine or overwhelm you with options. MoveIron does the opposite. It gives you structured workouts and built-in progression; no guesswork, no decisions. A Plan You Can Follow You don't need to figure anything out. MoveIron gives you structured training with built-in rotation: • Full Body • Upper / Lower Split • Body Part Split Each workout is planned and sequenced for you. Just show up. Train. Repeat. Works With Your Setup Choose the setup you actually have: • Full Gym • Barbell + Dumbbells • Dumbbells Only Your workouts are built for your equipment, no machines required. Progression That Makes Sense You don't need to decide when to increase weight. MoveIron adjusts based on your performance: • Hit your reps → increase • Miss your reps → hold or reduce Each lift follows a simple 3-phase cycle: • Build up • Stabilize • Progress So you improve at the right pace without overthinking it. No Guesswork. No Noise. • Clear workouts • Fast, simple logging • Built-in progression • No ads • No social feed Just structured training that works. Who It's For MoveIron is for people who: • Want a structured plan they can actually follow • Are tired of guessing what to do • Want a simple plan to follow • Just want to go to the gym and train You don't need more workouts. You need a plan.

About

My First 5K

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My First 5K is an 8-week running plan for absolute beginners — and anyone who’s tried running before and wants to try again. The plan is simple: three runs a week, starting with short intervals of running and walking, building up until you’re running non-stop. No experience needed. ◎ Built for Apple Watch Your workouts are scheduled directly to the Workout app on your Apple Watch. Just open Workout, find today’s run (listed as “My 5K”), and go. No phone required on the road. Same first-class workout experience as before! ◎ Track your progress, indoors or outdoors See exactly where you are in the 8-week plan, what’s coming up next, and how many runs you’ve completed. You can finish a workout as an indoor or outdoor run — it’s entirely up to you! ◎ Start anytime Begin from Week 1 or jump in from any point in the plan. Reschedule anytime if life gets in the way. ◎ Good design, good citizen My First 5K boasts a modern app design. It supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Text Size, and VoiceOver.

Screenshots

MoveIron4 screens
My First 5K3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MoveIron at 15.0 against My First 5K's 18.2. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoveIron ships an update every 3 days, My First 5K every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MoveIron versus My First 5K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoveIronMy First 5K
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVC Design Lab LLCSasquatch Studio Inc.

In-app purchases

None

MoveIron

No in-app purchases

None

My First 5K

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MoveIron free?
MoveIron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My First 5K free?
My First 5K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MoveIron or My First 5K have ads?
Neither MoveIron nor My First 5K shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MoveIron or My First 5K?
MoveIron ships an update every 3 days, and My First 5K every 5 days. Most recently, MoveIron was updated on September 13, 2026 and My First 5K on September 12, 2026.

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