Watch to 5K－Couch to 5km plan

Name: Watch to 5K－Couch to 5km plan
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 4.9 (991 reviews)
Author: Spaceman Digital Ltd

C25K beginner running coach

$4.99 · In‑App Purchases

991 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Health & Fitness
Developer

Spaceman Digital Ltd
Language

EN
English
Size

20.2
MB

Start running in 2026 with Watch to 5K. Begin with manageable walk and run intervals, then progress to 5K and beyond using just your Apple Watch. Watch to 5K will help you gradually work up towards running 5K in just 9 weeks. The running plan is for absolute beginners. It involves 3 runs a week, with a day of rest in between, and a different schedule for each of the 9 weeks. By the end of the program, you will be able to run 5km in under 30 minutes. BUILT FOR THE APPLE WATCH • Runs independently without the need for your iPhone. • Watch face complications are included allowing you to monitor your progress and quickly launch the app. PHONE COMPANION APP • An iPhone companion app is included to allow you to track your progress. • View a breakdown of your previous runs, including health data and run route. • Achievements are awarded as you progress through the plan to celebrate milestones such as running continuously for 5 minutes or running for a certain distance. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION • Sessions are stored in Apple Health and count towards your activity goals. • Watch to 5K tracks your route, distance, calories, average speed and heart rate so you can easily track your progress. • Supports outdoors or indoor runs. LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC WHILE YOU RUN • Works alongside your preferred music player or podcast watch app, automatically ‘dipping’ the volumes so you can hear the instructions and updates on your progress. • Signals the halfway point, so you know when to head home! • Easy to follow countdown timer that uses sounds and haptics, so you know how long you’ve got left of each run. GO AT YOUR OWN PACE • Ability to repeat runs, allowing you to go at a pace that suits you. • Start the plan from any week. Perfect if you are coming to Watch to 5K from a different plan/app. • After completing the 5K plan, challenge yourself with the available 10K expansion plan. NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED • Watch to 5K is a one time purchase with no ongoing subscriptions. FEATURED ON * TechRadar - Top Apple Watch app of 2024 * * MacRumors - Apps to Check Out * * Stuff.tv - 40 best Apple Watch apps * * Coach - The Best Apple Watch Fitness apps * * Wareable - The Best Apple Watch running apps * Watch to 5K integrates with Apple Health using HealthKit to store your run activity. If you have any questions, comments or ideas, you can get in touch at support@watchto5k.com

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

out of 5

991 Ratings

Does exactly what it says it’s going to and works
06/28/2024

Miche341
I generally don’t write reviews but I kinda had to for this app. I’ve run pretty seriously before so I’m familiar with how you can set intervals inside the Apple workout app on your watch. The thing is, everything on this app you can basically do yourself or cobble together from a couple different apps for free. And it’s kinda fiddly and doesn’t always work how you want it to, and for couch 2 5k you would have to make a decent amount of pre-sets. So this app is just nice, pay a reasonable price once, and get a solid native watch project that lets you skip the head ache. I still encourage people to figure out how to set intervals for themselves in the mean time. It’s good not to feel like you Have to pay for stuff like this and to have the freedom to set up custom workouts. But when your picking up running again, it’s really easy for small speed bumps to stall you. And having just like the first month or 2 of training totally preset can smooth the way
Does exactly what it says it’s going to and works
06/28/2024

Miche341

I generally don’t write reviews but I kinda had to for this app. I’ve run pretty seriously before so I’m familiar with how you can set intervals inside the Apple workout app on your watch. The thing is, everything on this app you can basically do yourself or cobble together from a couple different apps for free. And it’s kinda fiddly and doesn’t always work how you want it to, and for couch 2 5k you would have to make a decent amount of pre-sets. So this app is just nice, pay a reasonable price once, and get a solid native watch project that lets you skip the head ache. I still encourage people to figure out how to set intervals for themselves in the mean time. It’s good not to feel like you Have to pay for stuff like this and to have the freedom to set up custom workouts. But when your picking up running again, it’s really easy for small speed bumps to stall you. And having just like the first month or 2 of training totally preset can smooth the way
Exactly what I’ve been looking for
07/28/2022

mistikefr
This app is everything I’ve been looking for. I’ve completed the program a few times (!) using different apps and none of them come close to this one (including the one from Active). This is a native Watch app, as opposed to an afterthought for a phone app, and it shows. No fluff, everything that you need and nothing that you don’t.I hate running with my phone. With this app, I can just leave it in my car and go. No setup, no fiddling for 5 minutes. No endless confusing settings. It just starts, and it just works. The prompts are clear as day and to the point, the voice is not annoying (I do appreciate the GB accent!). Integration with the Music app and my bluetooth headset is flawless.Lastly, the Watch screens are great. Easy to read, and again, to the point.Integration with the Health app just works. I really like that it logs separate workouts for warmup/run/cooldown. But maybe that should be an option.I’m in week 3 and haven’t found a bug yet.The only improvement I’d ask for would be to be able to see the workout details before doing them.Oh, and a Watch to 10k app :)There’s nothing like putting on your running shoes and just going out with nothing but your car keys in your pocket. Thank you. I would have gladly paid more.

Developer Response
Thanks for the positive review. I’m glad you are enjoying the app. In the Watch app, you can see the workout details before you start the run. Select a run from the list, then scroll down on the run details screen to see all the run and walk segments. We plan to add this functionality to the phone app in the future too.Good luck with the running!
Exactly what I’ve been looking for
07/28/2022

mistikefr

This app is everything I’ve been looking for. I’ve completed the program a few times (!) using different apps and none of them come close to this one (including the one from Active). This is a native Watch app, as opposed to an afterthought for a phone app, and it shows. No fluff, everything that you need and nothing that you don’t.I hate running with my phone. With this app, I can just leave it in my car and go. No setup, no fiddling for 5 minutes. No endless confusing settings. It just starts, and it just works. The prompts are clear as day and to the point, the voice is not annoying (I do appreciate the GB accent!). Integration with the Music app and my bluetooth headset is flawless.Lastly, the Watch screens are great. Easy to read, and again, to the point.Integration with the Health app just works. I really like that it logs separate workouts for warmup/run/cooldown. But maybe that should be an option.I’m in week 3 and haven’t found a bug yet.The only improvement I’d ask for would be to be able to see the workout details before doing them.Oh, and a Watch to 10k app :)There’s nothing like putting on your running shoes and just going out with nothing but your car keys in your pocket. Thank you. I would have gladly paid more.
Developer Response 08/03/2022
Thanks for the positive review. I’m glad you are enjoying the app. In the Watch app, you can see the workout details before you start the run. Select a run from the list, then scroll down on the run details screen to see all the run and walk segments. We plan to add this functionality to the phone app in the future too.Good luck with the running!
Blown Away
10/08/2024

Barefoothannibal
After searching through dozens of subscription based apps for this function including the big names who I think just got greedy, this is a refreshing gem. One time payment, flawless simple functionality, clean interface, no ads or up-sells, no subscriptions or ‘pro’ tier. Just a really solid app that gets out of your way and does the job. I understand it is called WATCH to 5K because it can function on just your watch without you having to drag your phone on your workout, slapping your leg and potentially getting caught in the rain, however, it does come with a companion phone app that is equally thoughtfully designed. There are rewards, you can see a map of your runs, option to automatically update to Apple health as a workout. I cannot recommend enough.
Blown Away
10/08/2024

Barefoothannibal

After searching through dozens of subscription based apps for this function including the big names who I think just got greedy, this is a refreshing gem. One time payment, flawless simple functionality, clean interface, no ads or up-sells, no subscriptions or ‘pro’ tier. Just a really solid app that gets out of your way and does the job. I understand it is called WATCH to 5K because it can function on just your watch without you having to drag your phone on your workout, slapping your leg and potentially getting caught in the rain, however, it does come with a companion phone app that is equally thoughtfully designed. There are rewards, you can see a map of your runs, option to automatically update to Apple health as a workout. I cannot recommend enough.
Exactly what it needs to be
05/02/2025

dingbat41
Thanks to this app, I ran 5k today! I’ve never been a runner before, and in fact have always hated running. This app literally changed my life.I tried a few other C25K apps, but almost all of them were subscription based and/or had dumb characters and way too much going on. I wanted something simple that could tell me when to start and stop running, and give me some stats for each run. This app does that PERFECTLY. It was so easy to use, and the design is nice and clean. The update that allows you to see miles instead of kilometers made it even better for me, and shows how the developer listens to the users.My one suggestion is that it would be nice to have a step count to see my running cadence, but honestly that isn’t super important.
Exactly what it needs to be
05/02/2025

dingbat41

Thanks to this app, I ran 5k today! I’ve never been a runner before, and in fact have always hated running. This app literally changed my life.I tried a few other C25K apps, but almost all of them were subscription based and/or had dumb characters and way too much going on. I wanted something simple that could tell me when to start and stop running, and give me some stats for each run. This app does that PERFECTLY. It was so easy to use, and the design is nice and clean. The update that allows you to see miles instead of kilometers made it even better for me, and shows how the developer listens to the users.My one suggestion is that it would be nice to have a step count to see my running cadence, but honestly that isn’t super important.

Watch to 5K has received a design overhaul across iPhone and Apple Watch with Apple’s new Liquid Glass. • The standalone Apple Watch app now features refined buttons and smoother navigation. • On iPhone, every screen has been refreshed to feel right at home on iOS 26. • Improved audio playback. Happy running!