Couch to 5K® - Run training
- iPhone
- Apple Watch
What is Couch to 5K®?
Couch to 5K is a running training app in the Health & Fitness genre, based on a nine-week plan of workouts of 20 to 30 minutes, three times a week. A virtual coach talks through each workout, and the app offers GPS distance and pace tracking, workout logs, and graphs.
Pricing. Couch to 5K® - Run training is $4.99 to download on the App Store.
Good for
- New runners building up to a first 5K race
- Runners who want audio coaching during workouts
- Treadmill runners logging manual workouts
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Why this app is in A tier
Couch to 5K® scores 82 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 78, App Store search rank 97, update recency 60. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Get off the couch and get running with the OFFICIAL Couch to 5K® training app! This oft-imitated program has helped thousands of new runners move from the couch to the finish line. Spend just 20 to 30 minutes, three times a week, for nine weeks, and you’ll be ready to finish your first 5K (3.1-mile) race! Get more information about the Couch to 5K app here: http://www.active.com/mobile/couch-to-5k-app Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. The Couch to 5K coach you select talks to you during your workouts. To save your battery, Couch to 5K sends audio notifications when your screen is locked or another app is in use. To be sure you hear the coach during your workout, please do the following: • Turn on Notifications permissions • Turn on the hardware ring/silent switch (no red showing) • Turn your ringer volume up • Turn off Do Not Disturb (swipe up for Control Panel and the moon button should not be white) • Within the app, in Settings > Workout Options, be sure the Trainer Volume is up Without granting notification permissions, during a workout you can click the lock icon at the top left to keep the app active and still hear the
Compare in Running Training
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | B |
| Score | 82 / 100 | 85 / 100 | 75 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.6 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.4 ★ |
| Ratings | 4.7K | 5.6K | 5.4K |
| Last update | 302d ago | 59d ago | 157d ago |
| Price | $4.99 | Free + IAP | Free download |
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Where else it ranks
Questions about Couch to 5K®
How long is the training program?
You spend 20 to 30 minutes, three times a week, for nine weeks, to be ready to finish a first 5K (3.1-mile) race.
Can I use it without GPS or on a treadmill?
GPS support is listed as free and can calculate distance, pace and routes. The app also lists treadmill support that allows manual entry of workouts.
Will I hear the coach if my phone is locked or silent?
The listing says audio notifications are sent when the screen is locked or another app is in use, and recommends turning on Notifications, the ring/silent switch, ringer volume, and Trainer Volume to hear the coach.
Is Couch to 5K® free?
No. Couch to 5K® is $4.99 to download.
What is Couch to 5K® good for?
Couch to 5K® is built for new runners building up to a first 5K race, runners who want audio coaching during workouts, treadmill runners logging manual workouts. It sits in the running training list on AppTierList.
Is Couch to 5K® worth it?
Couch to 5K® is A tier, ranked #14 of 18 running training apps with a score of 82 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 4,725 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 13 apps rank above it.
How does Couch to 5K® compare to Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer?
Couch to 5K® is A tier at 82; Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer is A tier at 85. Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer ranks higher. Couch to 5K® is $4.99 to download, Half Marathon 13.1 Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Couch to 5K® updated?
Couch to 5K® was last updated on 2025-12-24, 302 days ago.
All the facts
- Lists
- Running Training (A tier, #14) · Fitness Coaching (#104, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 82 / 100
- Rank in list
- #14 of 18
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- $4.99 (USD)
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 4,725
- Current version
- (302 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Health & Fitness
- Good for
- New runners building up to a first 5K race, Runners who want audio coaching during workouts, Treadmill runners logging manual workouts
- Requires
- iOS 13.0 or later
- Size
- 141 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, Apple Watch
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking · how it is computed