When comparing C25K (Couch to 5 K) vs Strava, the Slant community recommends Strava for most people. In the question“What are the best fitness apps for iOS?” Strava is ranked 7th while C25K (Couch to 5 K) is ranked 10th. The most important reason people chose Strava is:
Segments - can track your improvements or compare with friends, club members without manual input. Or you can keep them private.
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Pros
Pro Ideal progression for a new runner
C25K increases the difficulty at a pace that is challenging without being overwhelming, great for someone new to running or who hasn't been active for awhile
Pro Proven success
Plenty of users have reported amazing success with this app, having no issue adhering to the program and achieving the desired results of running 5k in 8 weeks.
Pro Keeps track of segments without user manually timing them
Segments - can track your improvements or compare with friends, club members without manual input. Or you can keep them private.
Pro Accurate distance measurements
Pro Allows challenging other people
You can set a goal and challenge friends as well as local professional athletes.
Pro Can share running routes with others
Running is boring if it's the same stretch of road. Stava lets you share good places to run.
Pro Supports multiple devices
Current list includes:
iPhone 3GS and later,
Android 2.2 and later,
Garmin Forerunner and Edge,
Soleus,
Timex Run Trainer 2.0
Pro Equipment tracking
This lets you figure out how many miles you've put on a pair of shoes before it's time to get a replacement pair.
Pro Watch the pros
You are able to follow some professional athletes and see their training etc.. Makes you realize how hard they train.
Pro Tracks heart rate with chest strap
Can also track heart rate with other types of HR monitors e.g. arm strap or smart watch.
Cons
Con Not for indoor spinning or gym workouts
Con No interval training!!!
Con By default, all your GPS data is made public
From their blog:
"The basic level is to choose to not use any privacy controls and make your info available publicly..."