ActiveCue vs Run5K

ActiveCue is the interval running app built for people who want to train smarter — not stare at their phone. Set your run/walk intervals, press start, and put your phone away. ActiveCue handles the rest with voice prompts, automatic phase transitions, and a live countdown you can glance at on your Apple Watch. INTERVAL TRAINING, YOUR WAY • Fully customizable run and walk durations • Set your number of rounds and rest periods • Choose from beginner, intermediate, or custom presets • Works with any fitness level — from first-time runners to seasoned athletes HANDS-FREE BY DESIGN • Voice prompts announce every phase change • Countdown warnings at 10, 5, and 3 seconds • Motivational cues mid-run to keep you going • Screen stays off — your battery (and focus) will thank you GPS DISTANCE & PACE • Real-time distance and live pace tracking • Supports kilometers and miles • Pace displayed per km or per mile • Powered by CoreLocation for accuracy APPLE WATCH • See your phase, countdown, and round number on your wrist • Full native watchOS app — no iPhone needed during runs • Syncs automatically with the iOS app APPLE MUSIC INTEGRATION • Now-playing track and artist displayed during workouts • Skip, pause, and play controls without leaving the app • Music keeps playing seamlessly through all phase transitions APPLE HEALTH SYNC • Workouts automatically saved after every session • Includes duration, distance, heart rate, and calories • Fully compatible with the Health app and third-party fitness apps TRAINING PLANS (Premium) • Structured 5K and 10K plans with progressive weekly workouts • C25K-style beginner program • Advanced pace and analytics charts ACTIVEUE PREMIUM Unlock all features with a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. • Monthly: $4.99/month • Yearly: $29.99/year — includes a 14-day free trial • Lifetime: $79.99 — pay once, own forever Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://activecue.store/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://activecue.store/terms.html

Run5K is the friendly couch to 5K trainer that turns complete beginners into confident 5K runners with a simple, proven run-walk plan. No experience, no gym and no account required - just press start and let the interval coach guide every step, from your very first minute of jogging to crossing the 5K finish line. If you have always wanted to start running but never knew how to begin, Run5K removes the guesswork. The original progressive eight-week plan gently alternates running and walking, building your stamina a little more each session so you never feel overwhelmed. It is the perfect beginner running plan for anyone learning to run from scratch. WHY RUNNERS LOVE RUN5K - A structured couch to 5K program that tells you exactly what to do, session by session. - Run-walk intervals with clear audio, voice and haptic cues so you can keep your phone in your pocket. - A big, glanceable workout timer that counts down every warm-up, run and walk segment. - Pause, resume and skip freely - the plan adapts to your day. - A follow-on 5K to 10K plan for when you are ready to go further. YOUR INTERVAL RUN-WALK COACH The heart of Run5K is its interval coach. Every workout is broken into easy-to-follow segments: a gentle warm-up walk, timed running intervals, recovery walks and a cool down. Spoken announcements and vibration cues tell you exactly when to run and when to walk, so you can focus on your breathing and your surroundings instead of watching the screen. It works entirely offline, so it is perfect for the park, the treadmill, the track or the trail. PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE - Track every completed session and watch your weekly running time and distance grow. - A calendar streak heatmap keeps you motivated to lace up again and again. - Clear charts show how far you have come, from your first walk to your first 5K. - Personal records celebrate your longest run, your best week and your longest streak. ACHIEVEMENTS AND MOTIVATION Unlock dozens of badges as you reach milestones - your first run, your first full week, your first non-stop kilometre and many more. Gentle, optional reminders help you stay consistent, because consistency is exactly what turns a beginner into a runner. PERFECT FOR - Absolute beginners learning to run for the very first time. - Former runners getting back into shape after a long break. - Walkers who want to progress to jogging and running. - Anyone training for a first 5K fun run or a charity race. - Busy people who want a simple running plan for beginners without a subscription or a personal coach. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE Run5K respects your privacy. Everything runs on your device with no account, no sign-up and no internet connection required to train. Your workout history stays on your phone. There is no route tracking on a map and no personal data is collected by us. You are always in control of your information. NOT MEDICAL ADVICE Run5K is a general fitness and training app and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your doctor before beginning any new exercise program, especially if you have any health concerns. Start today. Download Run5K, press start, and take the first step from the couch to your first 5K - one run-walk interval at a time. Every runner started somewhere, and Run5K is here to help you make it a habit that lasts.