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5K Runner: couch potato to 5K subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel
FITNESS22 LTD, Health & Fitness
Free on the App Store5K Runner: couch potato to 5K by FITNESS22 LTD. 7 subscription plans from $7.99 per 3 months. 15% of 248 recent reviews mention billing.
- App Store rating4.9★ from 118,472 ratings
- Cheapest subscription$7.99 per 3 months
- Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months36 of 248 reviews
On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.
What the data says
- Billing complaints in reviews36 of 248 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (15%)
- Free trial converts to a paid plan7 days free trial, then $7.99 per 3 months
All signals behind this verdict
| Reviews in the last 12 months | 248 |
|---|---|
| Reviews mentioning billing | 36 (14.5%) |
| One- or two-star share, last 90 days | 23% of 70 |
| App Store rating | 4.9 (118,472 ratings) |
| Developer's apps | 28, 0 removed from the store |
| Age | 5,534 days |
| Days since last update | 6 |
| Subscription plans | 9 |
| Subscription price changes, last 12 months | 20 |
| Overall review sentiment | positive |
Thresholds and definitions: how we rate apps.
What 5K Runner: couch potato to 5K costs
Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $7.99 per 3 months.
- Premium SubscriptionRenews every 3 months, no trial$7.99
- Premium Subscription7 days free trial, then renews every 3 months$7.99
- Premium Subscription7 days free trial, then renews every 3 months$9.99
- Premium Subscription7 days free trial, then renews every 3 months$14.99
- Premium Subscription7 days free trial, then renews every 3 months$15.99
- Premium Subscription7 days free trial, then renews every 3 months$19.99
- Premium Subscription7 days free trial, then renews every 3 months$29.99
How to cancel 5K Runner: couch potato to 5K
- Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Select 5K Runner: couch potato to 5K (listed under a plan name such as Premium Subscription).
- Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.
If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page.
Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.
What reviewers say
Rating breakdown
Recent updates
- 9.3920Sep 1, 2026
- 9.3900Aug 19, 2026
- 9.3850Jul 12, 2026
- 9.3840Feb 15, 2026
- 9.3830Aug 14, 2025
Praised
- Easy to use
- Gradual progression
- Effective for beginners
- Motivating and inspiring
- Integrates with music playback
Complained about
- Requires paid subscription
- Lack of pace and distance tracking
- Rapid increase in run duration
- Robotic voice prompts
- Difficulty tracking progress
Reported bugs
Syncing issues between iPhone and Apple Watch; Crashes and freezes during use; Inability to delete user account or workout history.
Recent one-star reviews
Charged me for free trialFree trial option was available and I clicked it and they have charged me for 3 months subscription!
Battery drain and possible profilingWhile not in use (emphasis to not in use) it drained my battery to fast I thought I was hacked. Also, I don’t need my location on for this app if I go to the same gym I have been going to in the last 2 years, this app is cashing on subscription and selling your data (allegedly, of course).
Not freeYou can’t do anything without paying. Garbage app.
Recent five-star reviews
Bon appli pour ceux qui veulent être stimuléCool
Amazing!!!I love this app. I’ve found other 5k apps really annoying - they “inspirational speaking” tends to put me off. This is far more direct and allows me to listen to music which is, on the whole, undisrupted. I also love how to app will optimise your run if you find one difficult. It’s really helpful.…
Beginner runnerI went through a rough mental health battle, I went on FMLA. Day one of my leave I downloaded this app to take control of something I had power over, my physical health. I went on my very first run and quickly realized this is just what my brain needed to cope with my life circumstances. This app ma…
About the developer
FITNESS22 LTD has published on the App Store since Jul 15, 2011: 28 app(s), 0 of them no longer in the store.
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Questions people ask
How much does 5K Runner: couch potato to 5K cost?
Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $7.99 per 3 months.
How do I cancel 5K Runner: couch potato to 5K?
On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select 5K Runner: couch potato to 5K and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.
Does 5K Runner: couch potato to 5K have a free trial?
Yes: Premium Subscription offers a 7 days free trial, then $7.99 per 3 months.
What are the costs associated with this app?
The app includes an auto-renewing subscription for access to its content and workouts. Subscription options are available on a monthly basis.
5K Runner: couch potato to 5K in one paragraph
5K Runner: couch potato to 5K by FITNESS22 LTD is a Health & Fitness app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $7.99 per 3 months across 7 plan(s). App Store rating 4.9 from 118,472 ratings. 36 of 248 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (15%). The developer has 28 app(s) on the App Store, 0 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Sep 8, 2026 by AppsLupa.
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