Ease into 5K: run walk interval training program 앱 리뷰

I used this ten years ago when I first got into running 5k. Now I’m opening it up again after a few years off. It’s as effective as I remember.

I love this app, and have used it several times to return to running after having a baby. My only criticism is that I wish it worked to notify of changes, “walk”, “run”, etc. while the screen was off.

I could never get going on a running program until actually the predecessor of this program called Couch to 5K. It almost teases you into pushing forward.

Extremely user friendly. Great system to use when new to running and not sure where to start.

Does a pretty good job training you to run. Does have a few bugs that need fixing: 1) In first weeks run tells you there are 8 intervals but as soon as you finish number 8, says 9/9 so you get one more. A little frustrating. 2) Have found that if I have the program running but switch to my music on the screen, I will not get alerted when to start next run. Need to switch to music app and back before next interval or you will be late starting. Do like the information it provides as far as current pace, distance and overall pace. Do think I would like overall pace to be calculated without the warm up times factored in.

I wish they would update this app. It’s my favorite couch to 5k app I’ve used. I love the interface and the options. But it’s been 5 years and the little bugs are making it janky. I’m moving on to another app, but this has been my favorite. Sad to let it go.

I’ve had this app for about 10 years, and haven’t used it for awhile, but now that my foot had healed, my only complaint is that iPod shuffle does not work.

I’ve used this app for a few years and it’s done a great job getting me running. I liked that it wasn’t a social app like Strava because I don’t need my runs shared with anyone else. The app no longer seems to work if location services are set to “only in use” and that’s a problem. No reason y’all need to track me when I’m not running. Please fix that and you’d be a 5-star review.

I really like this. And I love that I can put it in 60 minutes and even track a walk if I want to. Lovely app!

Please update the app so that it works with Apple Music! I really want to use this app again! It tends to crash sometimes too!

Won’t alert you unless you have the app on the screen. You can’t switch to anything else or lock the screen.

I paid for the full app but the free version was the one running - I had to purchase a second time. And if I purchase an app I expect it to work and not cause me to have to stop multiple times during my run to fix settings.

I have used this app many times for my come backs following various injuries including breaking the same bone in my right foot twice. This is an awesome app for beginners and people like me who have to start over again. Having a problem getting the music to sync with the app this time, but not really a big deal. I open my music then start the app.

This WAS a great app (in 2019) but the they don’t update... all I can say is the program is good- but honestly, there are other (free) ways of following the program that aren’t as clunky and old school.

I had used this app a lot in the past. It’s not been updated in ages and now runs erratically in the newest versions of iOS. Looks like it’s time to move on.

I love this app’s purpose, but I continually have this issue where if my iPhone locks the voice and tone notification to walk/run won’t work. You can “lock” the app’s screen but that doesn’t lock the rest of your phone. If the side lock button gets bumped while I’m running I don’t get notified. I have messed with phone setting, etc and it still happens. Otherwise a good app.

I love the app and have had it for years, but the latest version is over 3 years old now without any updates. If you stream music while you’re running with the app on, be prepared for severe battery drainage. (Let’s not even get into if you’re using wireless earbuds and most new phones have driven us to!) You also cannot lock your phone while using the app (to conserve battery life) because if you do lock your phone, the audio cues will stop playing, essentially ruining your program for the day. It seems crazy that this has been abandoned by the developers, bc I would love to have this on my Apple Watch so that I don’t even have to bring my phone with me on a run.

It doesn’t work when the phone screen is locked, rendering it basically useless. If I keep my phone on the entire time it’s ok, but that’s annoying and uses up 50% of my phone battery for one app. Not cool.

UPDATE: This app went downhill. I’ve had it since 2012 and now it doesn’t alert you if your phone’s screen is off (wasting battery power) and now for 2 weeks it’s glitchy. Takes too long to start. Auto pauses even though your moving. When you try to restart it tells you to run when you should be walking or vice versa. It’s terrible anymore. Wish i could get my money back now. The best thing about this app is just when you think you'll have to repeat a day because you feel not ready, you surprise yourself by being more than ready. The app is timed perfectly to your abilities to go longer and harder.

I can’t get this thing to work unless my screen is on. Even then my songs stop every time it alerts me to run or walk making it impossible to keep my phone zipped up. My phone almost always dies either before or just as I’m finishing. So annoying. If they fix it this would be a really good app because it’s features are better than most. Especially if you’re wanting to graduate to the 10k without starting over like other apps do.

I got this app several years ago. Then I’d have given it 5 stars easily. In my opinion it was the best running app out there. Used a few times off and on. This year I got it to start training with a 5k with one of the kids. Currently on week 5. It’s only worked three times one week out of it all. We’ve had to use a different running app when these freezes or set our timer for intervals on running when the second app froze. In it’s current state do not get this app. When or if it’s fixed I’d be more than happy to go back re-rate to 5 stars.

Please fix! GPS is unreliable

The app is great and I love using it to get ready back into running. However, it doesn’t track you if you’re on a treadmill. Other apps will track this if you have it on your arm (it counts arm swings). Occasionally I have to run on a treadmill and this app doesn’t pick up how far you’ve gone during the workout. Disappointing to see “152 minute pace during this workout” When really I ran the entire time at a 9:30 pace!!

This app has stopped working with the latest iOS.

I love this app! I've had it for over 3 years and use it off and on when I'm preparing for a race or just working out. I have never had a single technical issue with it. I've used it outdoors and while on a treadmill. I used to use my playlist, but for the past year I use rock my run instead. What I love about the app is that it starts out gradually and doesn't expect you to be a "runner" on day 2. Lately I've just been using it for timed runs and distance runs. I love the flexibility that I can use it to track and log my runs without having to always follow the chronological order. I can't recommend this app any more highly!

Bought this app several years ago and had no problems with it. Began using it again about 2 weeks ago and it either freezes, doesn't play the music playlist I specifically made on the app, or the GPS keeps track of the miles wrong. There is no way I ran/walked 9 miles my 2nd week of the app. I will be looking for a new app. (iPhone 6s Plus)

Twice in the last week music stops playing 2/3 through the workout then the app crashes. This is very disappointing. This app was once called Couch To 5K. I bought this app and later it changed names to Ease To 5K. I noticed that Couch To 5K can be purchased again. If this is a better version of the app I feel that I have been ripped off.

I couldn't hear any alerts to walk or run. I thought I was going crazy. Turns out, it's just that the app requires that not only you keep it in the foreground, but that the display never sleeps. Seriously? I am not going to adjust my settings back and forth every day from lockout after 30 seconds to never. Throwing this away.

I used an earlier version of this app 4-5 years ago and was pretty happy with it. When I decided to get back into running it was the first one I pulled up. However, on Week 1 Day 1 during my workout I discovered that the alerts do not work when the phone is locked. That is a HUGE negative for me as a pocket phone holder, and a deal breaker. I will be looking for another C25K app.

I know the reviews are all over the place on this app so I will write to say my experience has been great with it. Over the past 4 years I've attempted the training schedule probably 5 or 6 different times without finishing (my lack of self discipline, not the app). Well, I just now finished week 6 and I really think I'm going to complete it this time. I have not experienced the technical difficulties others are describing. For like a week I couldn't get the music to advance past the first track, but then I finally figured out you have to make sure your music app itself isn't set to repeat... Otherwise the music on this app will be, too.

I'm on week 8 of the program and can't believe how far I've come! I was a runner in the past but after having a baby I was having a hard time getting back into it. This program gave me the baby steps I needed to get back to where I was.

I used this app a couple of years ago to train for my first 5k, and it worked great. This morning I tried it for the first time since then (recovering from injury) and it keeps freezing up on my iPhone 6S Plus. Disappointing!!

Would be 5 star rating if it had a watch app to tell you your info instead of having to pull the phone out.

I have experienced having to start my music before the app, as others have said. But that is a tiny issue. I love the program. I am gradually building stamina to run more each day. Thank you, bluefin for helping me stay strong.

I've had this app for several years and have recommended it to many new runners. Recently I downloaded it again to start running after an injury but was disappointed by the current version. The run/walk alerts no longer work when the iPhone is locked. You have to set the auto lock to never in order for the alerts to come through. This one great app is now just a so-so GPS tracker with music. Save your money and look elsewhere until they fix this problem.

Keep having issues with the workouts pausing on their own over and over. Sometimes I can get back going, sometimes get stuck in a loop of pauses every few seconds! (No problems with my phone or any other apps).

Wouldn’t it be so awesome to be able to use this app with Spotify and Pandora? The other guys offer this feature.

I've used this app for many years, as long as I've owned iPhone. I used to love this app but recently (in one week) I've had crashes and voice prompt issues. The crashes I wrote off as a fluke, but when I hear run and the next voice alert I get is also run something is wrong. I don't always get the cool down or completed workout prompt anymore either. I wouldn't be using the taper if I didn't need it, so it's getting obnoxious.

I just completed this 5k training plan. I started off barely able to run for 90 seconds and now I am going for 30! This app has the basics, everything you need to make it to your goal.

When it works, it works fine, but it’s sometimes unreliable. There seem to be some programming issues. For example, sometimes it starts the music when I start the warmup and sometimes it doesn’t. I’ve had it crash mid-run; this is really annoying when you’re waiting for it to tell you to stop running (or start running)! And, for the love of Pete, don’t lock the device while this is running! (It won’t tell you anything.) It’s basically a good app, it just needs some updated programming.

No voice alerts makes this useless.

The app worked great when I first downloaded it, now it doesn't track my speed or distance correctly even after resetting location and everything else. I ran for a little over 2 miles and it only tracked .03. What? A seventy-four minute mile? Almost impossible. Glad I re-upped my subscription for nothing. I will be purchasing a similar app with better reviews. Learned my lesson on checking stats before wasting my money.

This app doesn't record current pace so when I try to post to Facebook it's all ZEROS!! Very disappointing!!

Works well, great app for the beginner runner.

I am by far no runner but I knew I had to change my work out to challenge myself. The app is awesome. I could not be any more satisfied with it. Thanks Bluefin

It only gives you alerts to run or walk when the app is open and the screen is unlocked. That defeats the purpose.

I have used this app on and off for 3 or so years. I've never had an issue with it, but I also use it for the very basics. I don't post to Facebook nor do I use the GPS feature as my iPod does not have that capability. I would definitely recommend this to someone starting out!

The voice alerts don't work in the new OS! I restarted, and still nothing. This basically makes it a music player with fewer features. It's a discouraging way to restart my 5k training. Fortunately there are other apps out there that serve the same purpose.

I have used this app for 2-3 years but now it won't post (journal) to Facebook!! Please fix. Other than that I love it!! Ok. Finally it's fixed!! Thank you!!