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Just Run: Zero to 5K (+10K)

#4 of 49 in Running

  • 72 of 100 · reviews
  • 5.0of 5 · store
  • 1,132ratings on the App Store
  • 542reviews read
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An editorial reading of the saved reviews

A simple, functional C25K guide with no subscription. The program progresses predictably, but the load jump between weeks 3-4 and at week 7 is too steep. The timer breaks when the app goes to the background.

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What people use it for

Beginners who want to pay once and get a simple plan with no extra screens.

What reviews praise

  • The walk/run interval structure is built so that absolute beginners actually reach 5K.
  • A mid-route turnaround reminder is built right into the app.
  • One-time purchase instead of a subscription.

What reviews complain about

  • The timer loses sync when switching to Spotify.
  • Load jumps 7 minutes at week 4 with no intermediate step.
  • No Apple Watch: you have to run with your phone.

What users experience

1 excerpt from the breakdown. These are individual cases, not a verdict on all users.

The reason I am giving this app a 3 star is because of week 4 and 7. Please be careful with these weeks because there is a major jump without any training. Week 3-4 there is a 7 minute jump in running with no increase to rest time.

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