RunCue 5K: Couch to 5K
Emile Frey Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touchApple Watch
RunCue 5K: Couch to 5K is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Emile Frey. Rated 4.9/5 from 39 ratings. Requires iOS 17.0.
- Rating
- 4.9
- 39 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 6 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jun 20
- 2026 · v1.6.3
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About RunCue 5K: Couch to 5K
RunCue 5K: Your Journey from Couch to 5K! Transform "I can't run" into "I just did" with the proven 9-week program. Because your couch has had you long enough! Invest in your health today! Why Choose RunCue 5K? • No subscriptions!!! (my motivation to make the app): No monthly fees here. Try the first 2 weeks completely free without any feature restrictions, then unlock the full 9-week program with a one-time purchase. Roughly the cost of a fancy coffee you didn’t need, but WAY better for you. • Simple: Just press start and go. No accounts, no clutter, no extra noise. • Apple Watch App: Check your progress at a glance. Your phone still runs the show. • Live Activities: Your run progress, living on your lock screen and Dynamic Island like it pays rent there. • Reminders: Pick your 3 run days and get reminders to workout on those days. Because good intentions need a backup plan. • Smart Audio: Voice cues tell you exactly when to run and walk (we promise to be nicer than your high school gym teacher). • Proven Program: Start with intervals so easy, your couch will file for abandonment. • Progress Tracking: Watch yourself level up from "where's the remote?" to "where's the finish line?" with beautiful stats. • Run & Listen: Keep enjoying your true crime podcasts while we occasionally interrupt to remind you that you're supposed to be running. Other: • Voice Options: Choose between male or female coaches (both equally persistent). • Optional Halfway Cue: Optional "halfway there" announcement (or as we like to call it: "Only halfway more to go!"). • Customizable Timing: Add warm-ups and cool-downs because we're not 16 anymore (and if you are, you can turn them off). • Stats That Matter: Track distance, time, and pace in real-time (bragging rights included). • Running Log: Document your journey from "I might die" to "I did it!" Perfect For: • Professional couch enthusiasts ready for a change. • First-time runners (and second-time first-time runners). • People whose fitness tracker thinks they're permanently napping. • Anyone who's ever said "I'll start tomorrow." Download now and join thousands who've discovered that running isn't as terrible as they thought! (Results may vary. Sweat is guaranteed. High fives are virtual but enthusiastic.)
Ratings & reviews
4.9
39 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.6.3 · Updated June 20, 2026
- Fixes an issue where users cannot proceed through app onboarding due to content overflow. Thank you for your feedback! Feel free to email me with suggestions and feature requests at [email protected]!
App privacy
The developer, Emile Frey, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunCue 5K: Couch to 5K | 4.9 / 5 (39 ratings) | Free | June 20, 2026 | |
| Startline - couch to 5k | 1.0 / 5 (1) | Free | Oct 22, 2025 | Compare |
| 5K Run: Beginner Training plan | 4.7 / 5 (2,169) | Free | Jul 12, 2024 | Compare |
| Just Run: Zero to 5K (+10K) | 5.0 / 5 (1,322) | Free | Aug 28, 2026 | Compare |
| 5K to 10K | 4.2 / 5 (400) | Free | Dec 24, 2025 | Compare |
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