Watch to 5K: Couch to 5km plan
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Watch to 5K helps you build up to running 5K in just 9 weeks. It’s designed for absolute beginners and runs entirely on your Apple Watch, so you can leave your phone at home.
Regional download prices
Latest verified download price in each collected storefront. Open a row to verify the current price on Apple.
| Storefront | Download price | Currency | Observed | Official store |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSpain | 4,99 € | EUR | Aug 3, 2026 | View Apple price ↗ |
| GBUnited Kingdom | £3.99 | GBP | Aug 3, 2026 | View Apple price ↗ |
| USUnited States | $4.99 | USD | Aug 3, 2026 | View Apple price ↗ |
| ZASouth AfricaCurrent storefront | R79.99 | ZAR | Aug 3, 2026 | View Apple price ↗ |
In-app purchases in South Africa
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Source: Apple public App Store page · Publicly visible items only · Checked Aug 3, 2026
About Watch to 5K: Couch to 5km planStorefront description supplied by Apple.
Watch to 5K helps you build up to running 5K in just 9 weeks. It’s designed for absolute beginners and runs entirely on your Apple Watch, so you can leave your phone at home.
The plan includes three runs per week with a rest day between, and a new schedule each week. By the end of the program, you’ll be able to run continuously for 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 *
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* Stuff.tv - 40 best Apple Watch apps *
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* 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
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers based on the latest observed App Store data.
How much does Watch to 5K: Couch to 5km plan cost in South Africa?
The latest observed download price is R79.99. Open the official App Store link to confirm the current checkout price.
Does Watch to 5K: Couch to 5km plan have in-app purchases?
Apple's public page currently shows 5 purchase items in this storefront. The public list may be incomplete.
Can the price differ by country?
Yes. App Store prices can vary by storefront, currency, taxes, and developer pricing. We currently have 4 regional observations.