Reviews for C25K® Couch to 5K: Run Trainer

If you’re just looking for some C25K style interval timing, look elsewhere. I used this app for that years ago and it was great. Now you can’t even use the app without GPS. I’m sure that’s useful for some people but why not make it optional? They’ve added a bunch of features and the full […]

Was thinking about doing the program but upon downloading the app I found that after the first week it’s on a subscription base. I would much prefer to just buy the program one time than do a subscription. Apparently there are also ads? Pick a lane, have a subscription or be free with ads. Can’t […]

This app was great when I used it. It’s what got me into running consistently and I was able to go from someone without an athletic bone in my body to being able to run 5k in under 30 minutes and dropping today. I used it when it was completely free and paid a one […]

I had to pay for the app after 2 weeks. Then it doesn’t work if you don’t have service. So because it couldnt find the GPS on an overcast day in Oregon, I just couldn’t even use the timers. Then I couldn’t get it to load and they recommend uninstalling and reinstalling. So I did. […]

Now requires GPS location tracking. Older version was just a timer which was great. Attempted to use again and it now requires GPS tracking. I understand the theory behind it, but in this day and age where people are valuing privacy, there should be an option to disable tracking and simply use the timer. Developer […]

I had paid the one time fee for pro and was simply shocked when I tried to go for my first run in a while to find all my progress & routes GONE and days beyond Week 2 Day 1 behind a pay wall. All this with NO notification. I get the model may have […]

Just doesn’t seem to track consistently. A friend & I both have used this app 2 days (side by side literally) starting routine at the exact same time. The distance is way off from each other (hers showing 1.4 miles, mine 2.25). I also started app on my watch and it is way off as […]

When I say I don’t want to leave a review, it means I don’t want to leave one. It doesn’t mean ask me the next time I open the app. There’s even an option that says “remind me later” which I don’t press, but still it persists. Edit: I’m no longer being prompted to leave […]

this is not a free app. they trick you with a free download but if you want to continue past week 2 you have to pay $5.99 for 3 months or $14.99 for 12 months. skip downloading it. there are not enough features to justify that price in my opinion. I’d pay a one time […]

Just finished the last workout. The app itself works well on my phone, I’ve never had it glitch or not play. The GPS does not work at all though. For a free app it, it was excellent. The workouts did their job, I went from never running 8 weeks ago to being able to run […]

I have never been fond of running, but since my health has turned a bit, I decided to start training for a 5K. This app has made it INCREDIBLY easy to build up to running the 3.1 miles of the 5K. I love its alerts, letting you know when to walk and when to run, […]

Update: problem is fixed! Tried everything to get my subscription to sync to any of the other apps, and it didn’t work. Restored purchases, logged in and out, uninstalled and reinstalled, and even sent an unanswered help request two days ago. When it works, it’s great, but I can’t rely on it.

This would be 5 stars if there was a way to disable the “One minute left.” warning. All of the voice prompts, except for this one, are to change what you are doing (start running, start walking, turn around and head back), so you are conditioned to change from walking to running or vice versa […]

This app was great. 2 years ago. Now it doesn’t work without GPS (no, I don’t want it to track my location, it’s an app built around timing, it doesn’t need that), and more importantly, the settings that are supposed to allow you to turn off its background data collection/cookies can’t be turned off. Sure, […]

Like many others said, this used to be a fantastic app. I used it about a year ago and it worked quite well. Now you cannot get past workout 4 without the paid pro version. The voice announcements do not work well, they start 10-30 seconds late, they can take up to a minute or […]

I’m not really sure what has happened. I’m in the middle of training for another 5K after being off the circuit for about 1 year. This app has helped me beat my personal best in several 5Ks and 1 10K. I was on week 2 day 3, but when I went in today for my […]

finished week 1 and so far the app is great. I didn’t hesitate to subscribe as it wasn’t expensive. $15 for a year is amazing WITH 2 week trial! one flaw (or maybe something I’m not seeing) is lack of option to connect your watch or any tracker. the distance calculated on the app vs […]

Worth the price of the subscription just for the DJ curated playlists! I first used the app in 2018 and did get to the point of running a regular 5k distance. I’ve since fallen off my regular running habit so I just downloaded it again to get back into it. Great program and app! Encouragement […]

Paid for weeks 3-9 as a one time purchase a while ago. Guess that’s money wasted because they’ve switched to a subscription model and don’t respect their past sales and obligations. Purchase means purchase, you don’t get to revoke access to something I’ve paid for just because you aren’t making enough money. Edit in light […]

My previous rating was 5 stars, it functioned well as a free timer for simple run/walk intervals to help you get back into shape. now you have to pay for a subscription past the first four days. I don’t want a subscription with whatever other “upgrades” exist. i was okay with hearing an ad or […]