Reviews of 5K Run - Couch to 5K Training

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List of user reviews and ratings for 5K Run - Couch to 5K Training

Total ratings

4.14 (Rating count: 3,339)

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Review summary

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

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.50

All time rating average: 4.14

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18% (14)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-01	Jo*****	Used to be free, now they surprise you with an annual fee at week four and can no longer use the app. Avoid at all costs.
Used to be free, now they surprise you with an annual fee at week four and can no longer use the app. Avoid at all costs.
2026-06-26	Ra*****	used to love this app and used it for over 10 years but now it's behind a subscription paywall so it doesn't deliver that much value
used to love this app and used it for over 10 years but now it's behind a subscription paywall so it doesn't deliver that much value
2026-06-26	Em*****	once I had to start paying for this app, it quit functioning the way it's supposed to
once I had to start paying for this app, it quit functioning the way it's supposed to
2026-06-08	Ea*****	great app!
great app!
2026-06-04	Ne*****	Love this app
Love this app
2026-05-18	Am*****	Used to be the best, perfect & simple app. No longer has free features, so uninstalling.
Used to be the best, perfect & simple app. No longer has free features, so uninstalling.
2026-05-07	Ch*****	Major update is a major disappointment. What used to be a utilitarian no frills interface now feels like a polished turd with features I never asked for. I have personally logged over 500 miles on this app, and will not continue using once my premium subscription expires, something I now regret paying for.
Major update is a major disappointment. What used to be a utilitarian no frills interface now feels like a polished turd with features I never asked for. I have personally logged over 500 miles on this app, and will not continue using once my premium subscription expires, something I now regret paying for.
2026-05-07	Li*****	Free version gone with no notice
Free version gone with no notice
2026-04-30	Cl*****	Recommended by a colleague as a way to get me running ( I can't) already loving the easy to use format and fact I can listen to the radio on my smartphone simultaneously. Recently been totally updated and requiring subscription beyond basic level I believe. Despite that, so grateful to it for helping me learn to run when I thought I couldn't.
Recommended by a colleague as a way to get me running ( I can't) already loving the easy to use format and fact I can listen to the radio on my smartphone simultaneously. Recently been totally updated and requiring subscription beyond basic level I believe. Despite that, so grateful to it for helping me learn to run when I thought I couldn't.
2026-04-30	É *****	Super fast support response. They guided me and I can now use the app again. It has long been my favorite, and I have recommend it to many people. ---------Since the latest update to the 5K app. After the update, it has become impossible to start a workout because the play button doesn't work. I also lost all the progress from the workouts I had completed in the previous version of the app, which affects my training history.
Super fast support response. They guided me and I can now use the app again. It has long been my favorite, and I have recommend it to many people. ---------Since the latest update to the 5K app. After the update, it has become impossible to start a workout because the play button doesn't work. I also lost all the progress from the workouts I had completed in the previous version of the app, which affects my training history.