5K Runner: couch potato to 5K

★ 4.8
iOSApp Store

What it actually doesRunning app for beginners to 5K with a progressive 8-week program alternating walking and running under voice coaching. Integrates with GPS, Apple Health and music, works in background.

65%Marketing ≈ reality70%Stability77%Live project

Actually does

  • ✓Running tracker30% of reviews
  • ✓Workout tracking40% of reviews
  • ✓Voice Assistant Integration25% of reviews
  • ✓Health data integration5% of reviews
  • ✓Background Operation5% of reviews
  • ✓Personalized workout plans35% of reviews
  • ✓Social network10% of reviews
  • ✓Custom workout creation(bonus)8% of reviews
  • ✓Subscription25% of reviews
  • ✓Customer Support15% of reviews
  • ✓Weight tracking12% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • ⚠Интеграция со всеми приложениями музыки
  • ⚠Gamification
  • ⚠Russian localization

Common complaints

  • ✗Subscription and billing problems25% of mentions

    «I HATE APPS THAT CHARGE MONEY AFTER YOU DELETE THE SUBSCRIPTION!!!»

  • ✗Loss of purchase history after app update10% of mentions

    «I bought the unlimited version of the app in 2015, and now the app says there are no previous purchases. Sent 2 messages to the support - no answer.»

  • ✗Russian language declared but not working12% of mentions

    «It says Russian is available, but it's not there!»

  • ✗No response from support10% of mentions

    «I wrote to support, but I didn't get a response.»

  • ✗Heavy battery drain with background GPS5% of mentions

    «Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.»

What people praise

  • ★Program effectiveness for beginner runners

    «Before I couldn't run five minutes without tears and shortness of breath! But here I do the whole workout without much strain!»

  • ★High motivational capacity

    «Great app! Super motivational! Has always struggled to start running, but this app helps!»

  • ★Gentle and gradual progress

    «Progress happens gently and without excessive effort.»

  • ★Ease of use (just press start)

    «Looks like the easiest way to start running!»

  • ★Ability to choose your own music

    «You can choose your own music accompaniment to your liking»

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