C25K® 5K Trainer Pro Reviews – Page 12
5/5 rating based on 201 reviews. Read all reviews for C25K® 5K Trainer Pro for iPhone.
C25K® 5K Trainer Pro is paid iOS app published by Zen Labs LLC (CA)
Friendly UI - great program
StraightSixer
Every time I feel like I'm in a fitness slump, I use the C25K app to get me back on track!
Very buggy with iPhone 7+ and Apple Watch
sarahs3108
I got this to use with my 7 plus and my Apple Watch. First, it keeps prompting me to turn on motion and fitness settings every time I open it, even though I've checked and double checked that it is, in fact, turned on. The most annoying part, though, is that I don't get audible notifications in my headphones when the phone is locked and in my pocket. I have to have it unlocked to get them. I've made sure my phone is not set to silent. And even if I turn off the auto-lock, it still sleeps in my pocket because of the light sensors. I don't remember having this problem on my previous phone, or with previous versions of the app. Worse is the Apple Watch app. They take a long time to sync, and , most notably, if the app is running on my Apple Watch and my phone is in my pocket (how I ideally wanted to use it), I get nothing. Not a vibration, a sound, anything. I have to constantly check the timer while I'm running. The best solution I've found is to run the app on my phone, lock it and put it in my pocket, but NOT run it on my Watch. I will get push notifications on the Watch saying to run or walk. I don't, however, get to see the timer without pulling out my phone or opening the app no the Watch, which defeats the purpose. 2 stars because it does what it should IF you are willing to hold your phone unlocked for your entire run. Needs improvements. I'll be looking into other options.
It's early days but...
Charlesdaisy
I'm really liking this app. It feels... complete. And the UI and UX are well thought out.
Easy way to start back in
LDWhitney4
Love the app. Like the reminders to change pace and if you have neglected working outs. Only downside music works best with iTunes. Amazon uses need to switch back and forth
I watch app suks
Oiramm88
In order to keep the watch and phone sync you need to have the phone unlocked if not the app tells you to run and walk at different times even if you review app it keeps asking after every workout
Tracks you outside of app. Keeps asking to enable "Motion and Fitness"
zachbud
The app works to perform the program. Great! Now the major problem: **STILL doing this after latest update** The app continues to access GPS when the app is in the background, when NOT performing a workout. The only way to get the app to stop using GPS is to disable its GPS access entirely (which would reduce the accuracy of tracking when using the app) or to force close the app. I'm not sure if this is a bug or Zenlabs is unethically mining information about its users. I can't believe I paid for such a sloppy app. I was fooled by the good reviews.
Best running app I've used so far.
24Rulz
My only issue is when you are supposed to run the color turns red and when you are supposed walk it turns green. I'm a visual person and this took a few runs to get used to. That's my only complaint.
Poorly Designed
Echidnapi
There is a lot to go into, but a few things: The interface isn’t good It’s buggy It uses location tracking when any time the app is running, not just when you start a run. I would highly suggest using a different app.
App is alright not perfect
Fishsandwich123
Well I’m happy with the fact that today in my training I managed to run 2 lots of 8 mins without stopping. I’m half way through the program with a 5k booked in 3 weeks. It’s still hard for me and not a fast running person since I’m 220lbs but have lost some weight and push myself not to stop. The app it’s self needs some improvement I found the sound alarms I couldn’t hear so had to constantly physically look at my phone while running. Every time I turned on the app it kept on telling me to enable motion and GPS. I now have them app is on so it stops when the app is closed. Would love to see this app show me the time of day, since I’m trying to fit in my training between my errands or job I have to keep an eye on the time. 3 stars needs some revisions!