First 5K: Couch to 5K
Matthias Eðvald Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touch
First 5K: Couch to 5K is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Matthias Eðvald. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated June 3, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 43 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jun 3
- 2026 · v1.1.0
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About First 5K: Couch to 5K
First 5K is a couch to 5K running plan that takes you from zero to your first 5 kilometer run in eight weeks, three runs a week. Each workout mixes walking and running intervals that grow a little each session. By Week 8 you finish with a continuous 30 minute 5K run. The whole plan fits on one screen, the next workout is one tap away, and progress is real. WHAT YOU GET - A full eight week plan, 24 workouts, with intra-week variation so no two runs feel identical - A voice coach in your ear telling you when to walk, when to run, when to push, and when to ease off - Four voices to choose from: Hope, Marcus, Maya, and Jack - GPS distance, pace, and a route heatmap saved with every run - Run reminders on the days and time you choose - A clear plan view with stones for every workout you have done and every workout still ahead - A 5K finale A COACH WHO ADAPTS TO YOU After every run, rate how it felt. If it was too tough, you stay put and repeat. If it felt right, you move forward. If it was easy, you skip ahead. The plan bends to fit you instead of the other way around. EVERYTHING IS LOCAL Your profile, your runs, and your progress are stored on your device. No account, no sign in, no cloud, no ads. The only thing that ever leaves your phone is the purchase itself, which goes through Apple. ONE TIME PURCHASE First 5K is free to install. A one time purchase of 2.99 unlocks the full eight week plan. No subscription, no renewals, yours to keep. Whether you have never run before or you have stopped and started a dozen times, First 5K gives you a simple, honest path to your first 5K. Lace up. Press start.
What’s new
Version 1.1.0 · Updated June 3, 2026
- Music that gets out of the way: your music, podcasts, and audiobooks now dip automatically when your coach speaks, then come right back. - 3-2-1 cues: a spoken countdown leads into every switch between running and walking. - "Halfway there": a little motivation partway through each interval. - Get-ready countdown: every run starts with a 3-2-1 so you can pocket your phone and go. - Live pace: see your current pace update as you run, alongside your average. Plus smoother transitions and polish throughout. Happy running!
App privacy
The developer, Matthias Eðvald, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
Used for: App Functionality
Alternatives to First 5K: Couch to 5K
Looking for apps like First 5K: Couch to 5K? Here are 6 similar apps on the App Store. The highest rated is Blaze - Couch to 5k (4.5/5), and all 6 are free to download.
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5k Simple
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Blaze - Couch to 5k
4.5
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First Run: Couch to 5K
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loop28: 5k & 10k Run Training
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Rosa & Me
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Flara Pro: Skin Trigger Diary
| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 5K: Couch to 5K | – | Free | June 3, 2026 | |
| 5k Simple | – | Free | Apr 17, 2026 | Compare |
| Blaze - Couch to 5k | 4.5 / 5 (10) | Free | Oct 27, 2025 | Compare |
| First Run: Couch to 5K | 4.0 / 5 (1) | Free | Jun 3, 2026 | Compare |
| loop28: 5k & 10k Run Training | – | Free | Mar 16, 2026 | Compare |
| Rosa & Me | – | Free | May 26, 2026 | Compare |
| Flara Pro: Skin Trigger Diary | – | Free | Oct 21, 2026 | Compare |