NHS Couch to 5K: iPhone vs Android
NHS Couch to 5K gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
NHS Couch to 5K by Department of Health and Social Care (Digital) is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Rating
4.8 ★
471k ratings, both stores
Measured
Best rank now
#35
Android · 
Health & Fitness Free
Health & Fitness FreeMeasured
App Store
App details
App ID
1082307672
Publisher
Department of Health and Social Care (Digital)
Minimum OS
iOS 15.0+
Content rating
4+
Languages
1
EN
Size
58 MB
Google Play
App details
App ID
com.phe.couchto5K
Publisher
Department of Health and Social Care (Digital)
Content rating
Everyone
NHS Couch to 5K downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 1k+ | – |
| Google Play | 500+ | 1M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 1M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
iPhone: chart positions and rating growth per country, anchored on its own Android downloads; lifetime from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Google Play: the daily change in its exact install count. The total adds every store.
Where NHS Couch to 5K's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 402k |
| Google Play | 4.9 ★ | 70k 2 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 471k |
About NHS Couch to 5K
Start on your Couch to 5K running journey with the Official NHS App, in collaboration with the BBC.
Transform your health with the NHS Couch to 5K, the trusted companion for beginners seeking to kickstart their running journey. Whether you aspire to be a runner, lead healthier habits, boost your energy levels, or simply enhance your wellbeing, this app empowers you every step of the way.
Join millions who have successfully started their running and fitness journey with the renowned Couch to 5K plan. Be guided by expert and celebrity trainers, including renowned comedians, presenters, and Olympic icons, you'll receive tailored motivation and support throughout your run beyond to support your progress.
Key Features:
• Flexible Program: Adapt the plan to your pace, completing it in as little as 9 weeks or at a leisurely pace.
• Countdown Timer: Monitor your progress with a visual and audible timer, empowering you to stay on track.
• Music Integration: Seamlessly blend your preferred music with the app's instructions, ensuring a motivating and enjoyable experience.
• Motivational Cues: Receive timely encouragement and guidance to keep you inspired and focused.
• Progress Tracking: Track your achievements and celebrate milestones as you progress through the runs.
• Community Support: Connect with fellow runners through online forums and in-person Buddy Runs.
• Enhanced Graduation: Celebrate your success with a rewarding graduation experience and access to exclusive Beyond Couch to 5K features.
Start your Couch to 5K journey today with the NHS's official app in collaboration with the BBC. It's the perfect solution for those looking for a new challenge and seeking a supportive and effective way to improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing. Download now and embark on the path to a healthier, more active you!
You've got this!
Transform your health with the NHS Couch to 5K, the trusted companion for beginners seeking to kickstart their running journey. Whether you aspire to be a runner, lead healthier habits, boost your energy levels, or simply enhance your wellbeing, this app empowers you every step of the way.
Join millions who have successfully started their running and fitness journey with the renowned Couch to 5K plan. Be guided by expert and celebrity trainers, including renowned comedians, presenters, and Olympic icons, you'll receive tailored motivation and support throughout your run beyond to support your progress.
Key Features:
• Flexible Program: Adapt the plan to your pace, completing it in as little as 9 weeks or at a leisurely pace.
• Countdown Timer: Monitor your progress with a visual and audible timer, empowering you to stay on track.
• Music Integration: Seamlessly blend your preferred music with the app's instructions, ensuring a motivating and enjoyable experience.
• Motivational Cues: Receive timely encouragement and guidance to keep you inspired and focused.
• Progress Tracking: Track your achievements and celebrate milestones as you progress through the runs.
• Community Support: Connect with fellow runners through online forums and in-person Buddy Runs.
• Enhanced Graduation: Celebrate your success with a rewarding graduation experience and access to exclusive Beyond Couch to 5K features.
Start your Couch to 5K journey today with the NHS's official app in collaboration with the BBC. It's the perfect solution for those looking for a new challenge and seeking a supportive and effective way to improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing. Download now and embark on the path to a healthier, more active you!
You've got this!
NHS Couch to 5K iPhone
NHS Couch to 5K gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
NHS Couch to 5K is #37 in Health & Fitness Free in United Kingdom and charting in 1 of 24 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
CategoryHealth & Fitness
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.8 (402k)
Version10.4.0
Age rating4+
First seen by us 25 Sep 2026
25 Sep 2026Rating
4.8 ★
402k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#37
Health & Fitness FreeMeasured
NHS Couch to 5K on the App Store
App details
App ID
1082307672
Publisher
Department of Health and Social Care (Digital)
Minimum OS
iOS 15.0+
Content rating
4+
Languages
1
EN
Size
58 MB
NHS Couch to 5K downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. iPhone downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where NHS Couch to 5K's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 24 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Health & FitnessFree | #37 |
Apps near NHS Couch to 5K on the chart
Health & Fitness Free, around #37.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.8 ★
402k ratings
Measured
Ratings
402k
Measured
About NHS Couch to 5K
Start on your Couch to 5K running journey with the Official NHS App, in collaboration with the BBC.
Transform your health with the NHS Couch to 5K, the trusted companion for beginners seeking to kickstart their running journey. Whether you aspire to be a runner, lead healthier habits, boost your energy levels, or simply enhance your wellbeing, this app empowers you every step of the way.
Join millions who have successfully started their running and fitness journey with the renowned Couch to 5K plan. Be guided by expert and celebrity trainers, including renowned comedians, presenters, and Olympic icons, you'll receive tailored motivation and support throughout your run beyond to support your progress.
Key Features:
• Flexible Program: Adapt the plan to your pace, completing it in as little as 9 weeks or at a leisurely pace.
• Countdown Timer: Monitor your progress with a visual and audible timer, empowering you to stay on track.
• Music Integration: Seamlessly blend your preferred music with the app's instructions, ensuring a motivating and enjoyable experience.
• Motivational Cues: Receive timely encouragement and guidance to keep you inspired and focused.
• Progress Tracking: Track your achievements and celebrate milestones as you progress through the runs.
• Community Support: Connect with fellow runners through online forums and in-person Buddy Runs.
• Enhanced Graduation: Celebrate your success with a rewarding graduation experience and access to exclusive Beyond Couch to 5K features.
Start your Couch to 5K journey today with the NHS's official app in collaboration with the BBC. It's the perfect solution for those looking for a new challenge and seeking a supportive and effective way to improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing. Download now and embark on the path to a healthier, more active you!
You've got this!
Transform your health with the NHS Couch to 5K, the trusted companion for beginners seeking to kickstart their running journey. Whether you aspire to be a runner, lead healthier habits, boost your energy levels, or simply enhance your wellbeing, this app empowers you every step of the way.
Join millions who have successfully started their running and fitness journey with the renowned Couch to 5K plan. Be guided by expert and celebrity trainers, including renowned comedians, presenters, and Olympic icons, you'll receive tailored motivation and support throughout your run beyond to support your progress.
Key Features:
• Flexible Program: Adapt the plan to your pace, completing it in as little as 9 weeks or at a leisurely pace.
• Countdown Timer: Monitor your progress with a visual and audible timer, empowering you to stay on track.
• Music Integration: Seamlessly blend your preferred music with the app's instructions, ensuring a motivating and enjoyable experience.
• Motivational Cues: Receive timely encouragement and guidance to keep you inspired and focused.
• Progress Tracking: Track your achievements and celebrate milestones as you progress through the runs.
• Community Support: Connect with fellow runners through online forums and in-person Buddy Runs.
• Enhanced Graduation: Celebrate your success with a rewarding graduation experience and access to exclusive Beyond Couch to 5K features.
Start your Couch to 5K journey today with the NHS's official app in collaboration with the BBC. It's the perfect solution for those looking for a new challenge and seeking a supportive and effective way to improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing. Download now and embark on the path to a healthier, more active you!
You've got this!
Latest updates
10.4.0
Thanks for using Couch to 5K. Here's what's new in this update:
• we're rolling out transcripts for our videos. This is part of our accessibility work
• general updates and optimisations to make the app easier to use
• we've paused Buddy runs while we do some maintenance
More from Department of Health and Social Care (Digital)
NHS Couch to 5K Android
NHS Couch to 5K gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
NHS Couch to 5K is #35 in Health & Fitness Free on Google Play in United Kingdom and charting in 1 of 15 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperDepartment of Health and Social Care (Digital)
CategoryHealth & Fitness
PriceFree
Released–
Installs1M+
Rating★ 4.9 (70k)
Updated
Content ratingEveryone
Rating
4.9 ★
70k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#35
Health & Fitness FreeMeasured
NHS Couch to 5K on Google Play
App details
App ID
com.phe.couchto5K
Publisher
Department of Health and Social Care (Digital)
Content rating
Everyone
NHS Couch to 5K downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Google Play shows an exact lifetime install count; downloads per day are its daily change (measured). When Play hasn't refreshed the count, they come from new ratings and Top Free chart positions. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where NHS Couch to 5K's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 15 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Health & FitnessFree | #35 |
Apps near NHS Couch to 5K on the chart
Health & Fitness Free, around #35.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Rating
4.9 ★
70k ratings
Measured
Ratings
70k
Measured
Written reviews
2
Measured
About NHS Couch to 5K
Start on your Couch to 5K running journey with the Official NHS App, in collaboration with the BBC.
Transform your health with the NHS Couch to 5K, the trusted companion for beginners seeking to kickstart their running journey. Whether you aspire to be a runner, lead healthier habits, boost your energy levels, or simply enhance your wellbeing, this app empowers you every step of the way.
Join millions who have successfully started their running and fitness journey with the renowned Couch to 5K plan. Be guided by expert and celebrity trainers, including renowned comedians, presenters, and Olympic icons, you'll receive tailored motivation and support throughout your run beyond to support your progress.
Key Features:
* Flexible Program: Adapt the plan to your pace, completing it in as little as 9 weeks or at a leisurely pace.
* Countdown Timer: Monitor your progress with a visual and audible timer, empowering you to stay on track.
* Music Integration: Seamlessly blend your preferred music with the app's instructions, ensuring a motivating and enjoyable experience.
* Motivational Cues: Receive timely encouragement and guidance to keep you inspired and focused.
* Progress Tracking: Track your achievements and celebrate milestones as you progress through the runs.
* Community Support: Connect with fellow runners through online forums and in-person Buddy Runs.
* Enhanced Graduation: Celebrate your success with a rewarding graduation experience and access to exclusive Beyond Couch to 5K features.
Start your Couch to 5K journey today with the NHS's official app in collaboration with the BBC. It's the perfect solution for those looking for a new challenge and seeking a supportive and effective way to improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing. Download now and embark on the path to a healthier, more active you!
You've got this!
Transform your health with the NHS Couch to 5K, the trusted companion for beginners seeking to kickstart their running journey. Whether you aspire to be a runner, lead healthier habits, boost your energy levels, or simply enhance your wellbeing, this app empowers you every step of the way.
Join millions who have successfully started their running and fitness journey with the renowned Couch to 5K plan. Be guided by expert and celebrity trainers, including renowned comedians, presenters, and Olympic icons, you'll receive tailored motivation and support throughout your run beyond to support your progress.
Key Features:
* Flexible Program: Adapt the plan to your pace, completing it in as little as 9 weeks or at a leisurely pace.
* Countdown Timer: Monitor your progress with a visual and audible timer, empowering you to stay on track.
* Music Integration: Seamlessly blend your preferred music with the app's instructions, ensuring a motivating and enjoyable experience.
* Motivational Cues: Receive timely encouragement and guidance to keep you inspired and focused.
* Progress Tracking: Track your achievements and celebrate milestones as you progress through the runs.
* Community Support: Connect with fellow runners through online forums and in-person Buddy Runs.
* Enhanced Graduation: Celebrate your success with a rewarding graduation experience and access to exclusive Beyond Couch to 5K features.
Start your Couch to 5K journey today with the NHS's official app in collaboration with the BBC. It's the perfect solution for those looking for a new challenge and seeking a supportive and effective way to improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing. Download now and embark on the path to a healthier, more active you!
You've got this!
What's new in 10.3.0
Thanks for using Couch to 5K. Here's what's new in this update:
- general updates and improvements to make the app faster and easier to use
- we've fixed a bug with the app update pop-up, so it now lets you know when a new version is ready to download
- we've updated how we describe our work with the BBC. 'In partnership with the BBC' now says 'In collaboration with the BBC'
- general updates and improvements to make the app faster and easier to use
- we've fixed a bug with the app update pop-up, so it now lets you know when a new version is ready to download
- we've updated how we describe our work with the BBC. 'In partnership with the BBC' now says 'In collaboration with the BBC'