5K Run: Beginner Training plan
authentic ratingA C25K app that cuts off progress halfway through with a paywall and resets history on every crash.
31real score
4.6store star
2,166ratings
About the rating
Critical signal: storeAvg 4.65 vs textAvg 2.27 and pct5 14%. One of the largest gaps in the batch. Reviews are specific: paywall appears at workout 7 with no warning, app wipes history on crash, cannot restart after a break. Five-star reviews are either very short or give 5 stars and immediately complain about crashes.
Strengths
What users love
- The weekly workout structure and audio cues for walk/run alternation are clear and work in the first few days. Users note that the early load progression is sensible for absolute beginners.
Weak spots
What users hate
- The progression pace is too steep: some reviews describe jumping from intervals to continuous running with no intermediate step. You cannot repeat a workout or step back a week after a break. History disappears when the app is deleted.
Who it is for
Absolute beginners who are ready to start over after any failure and who will immediately upgrade to paid.
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