Reviews of Couch to 5K by RunDouble

Date	Author	Comment
2024-07-08	Mary Gray	I liked to run but had no endurance. This program really gave me what I needed to step my program up gradually while keeping me going. Edit: Wow, have I really been using this app since 2016? It's 7/2024 now and this one is still my favorite running app. Only con is that I can't really sync it with a smartwatch but that has honestly never made this an inferior run trainer. I've completed several 5Ks and a half marathon using the training programs and most accurate distance recording
2022-11-07	Blanche D	I purchased the premium version of this app years ago. Now, after switching my apps to a new phone, all the running plans show "free two week trial". I already paid for the premium version (that I don't see in the play store anymore), so they expect me to pay again after 2 weeks of using the free version? They should refund my money. Will find another app.
2022-09-25	Scott Fanders	I've been using this app for years. It works well. There were some problems with the GPS recently until I changed the permissions in the settings: you have to give the app permission to use your location all the time in order for it to work when the phone goes on standby. Otherwise, you'll get a notification that the GPS signal is lost and it will underestimate your distance.
2022-08-07	Taylor Ireland	I love the concept & features. It's the only app I've seen with distance intervals for 5k trainer & improver. I have an Android phone & I couldn't purchase the upgrade. I was able to purchase the upgrade on the website & was able to sync my phone to the website. HOWEVER, I'm still unable to access anything past the free 2 weeks - it still prompts me to purchase an upgrade. I have reached out twice & have a case number but never heard back. Would love to give better review but need more access.
2022-05-03	Joey Krummell	I have a Google Pixel 5A and TERRIBLE issues with the app losing GPS signal. There is a setting you can turn on so that the app tells you when it's lost signal but that's not helpful when you're in the middle of a run, is it? If you have a newer phone (android or apple) I would stick to the free version until they get the issue fixed since it's great for timed runs. 3 stars cause it's half functional.
2022-03-08	Mrs Hisgem	I've used the timed version of the runs with few issues (it never synced with my watch as it is supposed to) but now that I am trying to use the distance runs I find that it consistently loses GPS signal. All the necessary settings are there to allow it but I see in other reviews that this is a common issue that the developers are not willing to fix. It is quite frustrating to keep checking my phone to make sure that it is still tracking the distance correctly. It really defeats the purpose of having the app, which I paid to have the full version of. If you are only planning on running for time, just stick with the free version. It's a waste of money for anything else. The developers are relying on past positive reviews to get revenue without supporting current/new users with issues.
2021-09-07	Priya Sekar	The gps on this app is awful. I've used it to train for two races now, and I do like that it has interval training and syncs with music. However, it does NOT sync with my phone gps (Google pixel 5, a new phone which has working Gps with all other apps). It is VERY discouraging to hear "interval pace zero miles, and total distance zero miles 😂🙄" even when I know it is not true. Even after paying for the app and contacting help, running a "gps fix", unfortunately this problem persists.
2020-11-29	Stephanie Frei	Loved this app until recently and would have given 5 stars. Unfortunately, at some point in the past few months the gps consistently drops. I have the paid version so I can train by distance, which doesn't do me any good now. It would be great if the developers would acknowledge the issue and provide some sort of update! Otherwise, I guess it's a good timer.
2020-11-17	Sara Brown	Easy to use. I've had the app for awhile and never had a problem. Just recently decided that, after I start c25K I also start my fitbit tracker; my fitbit will have me at 2 miles and run double tells me "you are halfway through your run. 0.0 miles completed." It's fine for what it is. It tells you when to walk and run. I'd recommend using another device though to accurately time and track you.
2020-10-26	M Smith	I was using another app that kept crashing in the middle of a run and because you're not staring at your phone you don't know until you've been running or walking for way too long. So I installed this one. It doesn't crash at least but my god it doesn't shut up. And the GPS crashes regularly. I just did week 3 Day 2 and it tells me I ran .1 miles and it kept telling me that gps was failing. I just want a decent c25k app! I feel like because there's so much ad bloat they focus on that not the app

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