5K Run - Couch to 5K Training Android

5K Run - Couch to 5K Training

By: Vandersoft App
Run a 5K in 8 weeks! Beginner walk-to-run training with audio running coach.

Overview

Features & Capabilities

The 5K Run - Couch to 5K Walk/Jog extension is the perfect training companion for beginners aiming to run their first 5K race. Using interval training, the app gradually increases your stamina and endurance over an 8-week period starting with walk and jog intervals. The app provides real-time audio coaching and allows you to listen to your favorite music while running, making workouts engaging and motivating.

Enjoy features like interval timers, pause and skip controls, and a running plan overview. Whether you’re running outside or on a treadmill, the app directs your workouts with clear instructions delivered through your headphones or speakers. This user-friendly extension is designed to effectively guide you from couch to 5K, helping boost your cardio fitness and reach your running goals safely and enjoyably.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Sports
By:
Vandersoft
Downloads:
810,752 324
Rating:
4.14
(3,353)
0.02
Version:
50.0.13 Last updated: 2026-07-30
Version code:
500001647
Creation date:
2015-09-30
Publisher country:
US US
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.health.READ_ACTIVE_CALORIES_BURNED High risk
  • android.permission.health.READ_DISTANCE High risk
  • android.permission.health.READ_HEART_RATE High risk
  • android.permission.health.READ_STEPS High risk
  • android.permission.health.WRITE_ACTIVE_CALORIES_BURNED High risk
  • android.permission.health.WRITE_DISTANCE High risk
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
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Size:
29.40MB
Email:
va*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-08-07
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Vandersoft
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vandersw.fivekrun
Email:
va*****@gmail.com
Website:
http://vandersoft.co

User Reviews

Users praise the app for its easy, free, complete Couch to 5K program and beginner-friendly interval progression that helps them finish a first 5K. Persistent GPS/tracking bugs, distance measurement inaccuracies, and the perception that reliable tracking may require upgrading to Pro are the main recurring drawbacks.
Pros
  • Easy to use and navigate with a simple interface
  • Free, comprehensive Couch to 5K program that guides you through the whole plan
  • Effective for beginners with progressive interval increases
  • Helps users complete their first 5K and stay motivated when the app works
Cons
  • GPS/tracking is buggy and unreliable, especially for free users
  • Distance measurements can be inaccurate or inconsistent
  • Free version may require upgrading to the Pro version to access reliable tracking
Recent reviews
I like previous versions of the app. No longer free. it's a glorified timer of an app but that's what made it convenient & a good app to use. pre-programmed time programs for 3x/weekly running exercises with variation each week. Paying a subscription is a waste of your time and money. just make your own pre-recorded videos to play in the background as a timer and monitor with simple GPS app like strava and you'll get the same results. I kept it on previous versions for its simplicity.
by Kr*****, 2026-07-31

this app is so good..tbh I would never have started running in the first place without this app. I have tried loads of couch to 5k apps and none of them were good and not quite how I would like it but this app has everything u possibly could want and is mostly ad free.I have now ran loads of 5k races all thanks to this app and I have even upped my goal to 8k and ran some 8k races too and I have also ran 2 10k races but I still make sure to get some 5k runs in throughout the week etc.So s tysm😊
by Ke*****, 2026-07-16
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