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

4.28 (Rating count: 3,385)

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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: 2.80

All time rating average: 4.28

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18% (15)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-12	St*****	brilliant app. let's you know when it's time to walk and run. No need to look at your phone leave your phone in shorts.
brilliant app. let's you know when it's time to walk and run. No need to look at your phone leave your phone in shorts.
2026-08-03	Ca*****	it didn't work properly and it is impossible to cancel.
it didn't work properly and it is impossible to cancel.
2026-07-31	Kr*****	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.
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.
2026-07-16	Ke*****	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😊
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😊
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.