10K Runner alternatives

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

1. [R1] 10K Runner 1/5 · US Not free: Presents itself as free in App Store. After multiple screens answering questions it hits you with a cost.
2. [R4] 10K Runner 1/5 · US Misleading “Free”: Giving a free 7 day trial for a 12 week running plan shouldn’t be listed as “in app purchases”. Once trial is expired an ad screen blocks you from further use until you either pay more monthly than for Netflix, or $40 for lifetime. App itself is good, but be honest upfront that this is a $40 app.
3. [R7] 10K Runner 2/5 · US Not a lifetime subscription: The app was good and helped with 10k training…but after a year they wanted to charge another $40. The plan I chose said “lifetime subscription” and “one time purchase” I assumed that meant I would only need to purchase once and be able to keep the app active as long as I wanted. I never would have paid $40 for just a year of service!
4. [R10] 10K Runner 1/5 · US Charged me for trial: I was offered a free trial for the app but after entering the trial I was charged $20 for my subscription the next day. I love this app and I would be happy to change my review when this is resolved
5. [R3] 10K Runner 3/5 · US A touch buggy.: The app is not syncing with the days of the week. I set up the app for the three runs to be on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. When I went to do my first ride on Tuesday, it had skipped ahead today too so that if I hit the start button, it would’ve been for run two not run one. Today is Thursday rather than being on run two for my Thursday run. It’s on run three. I went to use the
6. [R16] 10K Runner 1/5 · US Controls primitive: In this day and age, controls on apps are everything. I paid for this version, so it’s not because it’s free. It kept skipping segments of the workout and I couldn’t figure out why. Then I realized there’s a pause are the bottom with arrows on either side. If the arrow gets activated (which apparently doesn’t take much because even with gloves on (and no touch components in
7. [R25] 10K Runner 1/5 · US App resets constantly: The first 4 times I used the app it worked flawlessly. The last 3 times I used it the app would reset back to the beginning of the session 3 to 10 times during my run. I refuse to use the app as a new runner as using it was way more frustrating than the run/walk itself and only added frustration and took the fun out of it. Until I find something better I will not use The app
8. [R32] 10K Runner 1/5 · US USELESS: The only function this app offers that you can’t get a million other places for free is that it automatically tells you through your headphones when to run and when to walk. Unfortunately, it can’t even do that. When the run intervals exceed 8 minutes, 9 times out of 10 the app will glitch and not tell you to walk. Which is the worst then when you’re pushing yourself. Save your money.
9. [R6] 10K Runner 3/5 · US It’s Good, But…: I enjoy using this app and think it has the potential to be truly great. The interface is clean, the guided structure keeps me consistent, and the workouts are motivating. However, a few missing features hold it back from being as useful as it could be. There’s currently no way to indicate whether you’re running on a treadmill or outside, which makes tracking feel less accurate s
10. [R9] 10K Runner 3/5 · US It’s only 10K if your under a 10 minute mile: This has been a great app to increase my running endurance- but it’s all based on time, not distance. I got to the end today and “earned” the 10K badge- but, including the 10 minutes of walking and hour of running, I only completed 5.5 miles. It’s anticlimactic to complete a weeks-long program only to find that you didn’t meet your goal. I would guess
11. [R13] 10K Runner 1/5 · US Nothing without pacing advisement: Training means nothing if you don’t have advise about pace. This may as well be a zone 2 trainer
12. [R18] 10K Runner 3/5 · US App is pretty set: I wish you could customize your run
13. [R15] 10K Runner 3/5 · US Gets the job done, but doesn’t sync workouts with Apple health: Using this app, I have had good success going from extremely unfit and unable to run for more than 5 minutes to slightly less unfit and able to run ridiculously slowly for 60 minutes. The timer and ability to adjust difficulty based on how workouts feel are great. You can listen to music or podcasts on your phone and the timer functio
14. [R34] 10K Runner 2/5 · US Unimpressed: Im on week 2 of this app and though i get the prompts when my workout is complete it does not log miles nor does it show my calories burned on my apple watch. My location is on not sure what the problem is. Otherwise i like it. Just would be nice to know my distance
15. [R52] Map My Run GPS Running Tracker 5/5 · US Tracking progress: This app is great for tracking distance, time, location, and progress. I would tell anyone who is just starting to workout to use this app. It will help keep your focus on the end goal.
16. [R54] Map My Run GPS Running Tracker 2/5 · US Must You?: I love Map My Run EXCEPT at the end of a long, timed run, or at the end of a race when right after pause/hold to finish AN AD POPS UP AND BLOCKS MY TIME. Please stop that.
17. [R55] Map My Run GPS Running Tracker 5/5 · US Love: I absolutely love this app 🤞🏾 It’s awesome
18. [R60] Map My Run GPS Running Tracker 5/5 · US Perfect FREE running app for beginners: 1st I want to say this app IS free to use, ofc there are memberships and promotions to higher status and upgraded tools.. BUT it does track your runs, routes, times, and progress through out your time using the platform. You do have to exit out of a million ads to use it at first (there’s at most two) but that’s to be expected from a free app! 2.) this app
19. [R65] Nike Run Club 2/5 · US Doesn’t calculate right: It doesn’t calculate the correct way. I’m using three apps at the same time when I go walking my StepsApp says I did over 9000 steps. Nike run app says I did put 39 miles in nine minutes. The apple think heart health app says I need it close to the 9000 or something steps all right I have pictures of this so I’m hoping they ask for them but this needs to be fixed soon. Peo
20. [R66] Nike Run Club 5/5 · US The best: I always end up back here
21. [R68] Nike Run Club 2/5 · US Potential not met: I want to write a good review. The training sessions can help newer runners find motivation. But I cannot ignore the shortcomings. The app is buggy sometimes crashing and losing the entire run. When that is a long run in marathon distance and there is no way to restore or remake it? That sucks. Some portions of the app (rate run effort lock up and won’t let you press the checkb
22. [R70] Nike Run Club 3/5 · US Guide turns off: The guided portion turns off if I pause, even if part of the workout. So annoying!!
23. [R79] Strava 1/5 · US Recording issues (Lies and deceit): Often times this app will begin recording my run and then will stop midway through for no reason whatsoever. Also the times are not entirely accurate when compared to the times an actual marathon will give you. Horrible.
24. [R80] Strava 5/5 · US Music Playlists would make better!: I love this app. But ADDING MUSIC PLAYLISTS TO OUR WALJS WOULD MAKE THIS 6/5 STARS! Anyone agree? Please help me make make some noise about this and hopefully the developers will add this feature!
25. [R81] Strava 3/5 · US Won’t let me follow people: It is pretty good for tracking all my workouts but every time I try to follow someone it instantly unfollows. I have restarted my phone and I still have this problem.
26. [R82] Strava 1/5 · US Atrocious customer support!: Their AI bot “Miles” has no ability to solve anything and closes chats with you. There is no way to talk to customer support. Even when the bot says someone will be in touch you just get an email saying they can’t help you. I am a paying subscriber and you are ducking answering any questions or actually helping me with the fact that you are letting another user in a di
27. [R93] C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map 2/5 · US Lame that you have to pay: I used this app years ago when the whole program was free. I'm getting back into running after a lengthy illness and I'm annoyed to see that you have to pay to finish the program last W2D1. I found another app and uninstalled this one.
28. [R94] C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map 5/5 · US Keeps me motivated: This app makes long distance running seem achievable and it is
29. [R95] C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map 3/5 · US Great on phone, crummy Ape Watch integration: If you use this app running outdoors, it works fine. Records everything properly, sends notifications to headphones, etc. However if you use it indoors on a treadmill it does not record distance or steps properly, and it does not share information with the watch. If you start the app on the watch it doesn't send notifications to your headphones and i
30. [R96] C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map 1/5 · US Pay Wall smh: Of course just going along with the state of this greedy world. This app used to offer all weeks for free and really helped my running. Recommended it to a friend to find out that it only goes to week 2 then have to pay beyond that. There’s noone left who does things to genuinely help people. Everything is for a profit. Extremely disappointed and will NOT be recommending this app.
31. [R107] 5K Runner 1/5 · US Misleading: Waiste of time . Pur all your information in and then hit a paywall
32. [R108] 5K Runner 4/5 · US Great but wish for more: I have used other apps that did the same thing in the past. This one is definitely one of the best. The lifetime pass is a good deal as well. But I will cancel now that I reached the end of my trial. The good stuff: - I like the questionnaire that dropped me in the middle of the program. Other apps force you to start at the start. - The app also asks you how the run went
33. [R109] 5K Runner 1/5 · US It used to be worth it…: I used this app back in 2019 to get ready for my first 5k. It was only $12 for 12 weeks which was great. It also offered a couple different options for different prices. Just redownloaded it and not only did they get rid of the options but now it’s $50! Definitely not worth that much. On to a different app…
34. [R110] 5K Runner 5/5 · US You’ll love it!: This program is great at progressing you in a way that makes you succeed. I’m technically done with the program but I still run with it every single time.
35. [R24] 10K Runner 3/5 · GB Ok: Would be great with more informative feedback as you run. I do not find “Great job!” type comments useful so I run Strava alongside this app as it gives me distance and split time updates every half km