5K Runner: couch potato to 5K
★ 4.8What 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.
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»