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10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run

Run-Walk Training · Free + IAP
S Tier
Best in class · #1 of 9
95
4.9★38.8K ratings
Free + IAPprice
9dsince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • Apple Watch

What is 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run?

10K Runner is a running training app that takes users from zero to 5K in 8 weeks, then from 5K to 10K in another 6 weeks, using alternating walk and run intervals. It includes a spoken coach voice through headphones that blends with your own music, built-in GPS and distance tracking, and Apple Health integration. The App Store lists the app as free with an auto-renewing monthly subscription that enables content and workouts.

Pricing. 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Beginners starting running from no prior running experience
  • Runners moving from 5K training toward a 10K distance
  • Users who want to run outdoors with GPS or on a treadmill

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Why this app is in S tier

10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run scores 95 out of 100: rating 98, rating count 89, App Store search rank 93, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Go from Couch to 5K to 10K with the official and often imitated 10K Runner® program. This app has over 8.6 million success stories of people that are now running 10K’s, and you can do it too. 10K Runner has won multiple awards, is the most effective, loved, & popular 10K program and is highly recommended by fitness experts & doctors. FOR BEGINNERS & 5K RUNNERS ● Go from zero to 5K In 8 Weeks ● Go from 5K to 10K in another 6 Weeks FEATURES ● Alternating walk / run intervals ● Run segments gradually increase over time ● Human coach voice through your headphones that tells you when to walk / run. ● Listen to your music and the coach will blend in ● Control music through the app or headphones ● Compatible with Nike+ and all other GPS apps ● Compatible with all music apps ● Giant community of our runners on Facebook ● Earn achievements & badges as you advance ● Integrated with Facebook & Twitter ● Outdoors or Treadmill GPS & Apple Health ● Built in GPS & Distance Tracking, also when app is in background ● Integrated with Apple Health for Calorie calculation & saving workouts NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. SIMPLE, EASY

Compare in Run-Walk Training

Measure10K Runner, Couch to 10K RunNone to RunHalf Marathon 13.1 Trainer
TierSSA
Score95 / 10090 / 10086 / 100
Rating4.9 ★4.8 ★4.7 ★
Ratings38.8K5.2K5.6K
Latest ratings · 180d4.5 ★ · 20 reviews——
Last update9d ago7d ago59d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree + IAPFree + IAP

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  3. iRun. Couch to RunnerFree download · ★ 4.8A

Where else it ranks

Questions about 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run

Is the app free to download?

The App Store lists the price as free. The app includes an auto-renewing subscription with monthly options that enables content and workouts. Payment is charged to the iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.

Does it keep tracking distance when the app is in the background?

The listing says built-in GPS and distance tracking work when the app is in the background. It also notes that continued GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Can I use my own music?

Yes. The listing says you can listen to your own music with the coach blending in, control music through the app or headphones, and that it is compatible with all music apps. The listing also states the app is completely ad-free.

Is 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run free?

10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run good for?

10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run is built for beginners starting running from no prior running experience, runners moving from 5K training toward a 10K distance, users who want to run outdoors with GPS or on a treadmill. It sits in the run-walk training list on AppTierList.

Is 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run worth it?

10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run is S tier, ranked #1 of 9 run-walk training apps with a score of 95 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 38,814 ratings. That is the top of its list.

How does 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run compare to None to Run?

10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run is S tier at 95; None to Run is S tier at 90. 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run ranks higher. 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run is free to download, with in-app purchases, None to Run is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is 10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run updated?

10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run was updated 9 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

Lists
Run-Walk Training (S tier, #1) · Running Training (S tier, #6)
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
95 / 100
Rank in list
#1 of 9
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.9 out of 5
Number of ratings
38,814
Recent reviews
4.5 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(9 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Health & Fitness
Good for
Beginners starting running from no prior running experience, Runners moving from 5K training toward a 10K distance, Users who want to run outdoors with GPS or on a treadmill
Requires
iOS 16.0 or later
Size
170 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
1
Runs on
iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
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