Changelog

March 25, 2024

v 5.0.0

OPEN RUN SUPPORT
Everyone runs at a unique pace. While the program aims for continuous running for 30 minutes, not everyone can achieve a 5K within this time and may miss out on achievements like the 5K distance milestone. Open Run lets you run at your preferred pace without time or distance constraints. Whether it's 3K, 5K, 40 minutes, or more, the choice is yours!

KILOMETRE SPLITS
As you advance in the plan and transition to continuous running without walk breaks, the Watch to 5K iPhone companion app will display Splits. This feature helps you track your progress and analyse performance more effectively.

Kilometre Splits will show for all Open Runs.

AUDIO IMPROVEMENTS
Watch to 5K seamlessly integrates with your favourite music player or podcast app. In version 5, the app will now temporarily pause spoken audio from podcasts or audiobooks while providing prompts, instead of simply lowering the audio as before. Music apps will still be lowered, not paused.
During Open runs, the virtual coach updates you on your progress at each kilometre, keeping you informed on your total run time, distance, and average pace.

You can also double-tap the screen to hear your current progress.

OTHER ENHANCEMENTS
• Satellite share images are now higher quality.
• Route lines have been refined to reduce sharp corners in specific instances.
• Improved accuracy of stats in the segment breakdown within the iPhone companion app, addressing minor inaccuracies caused by pauses during runs.
• Average heart rate is now included in the Run Details section of the iPhone app.

Feb. 29, 2024

v 4.6.0

• Enhanced the completed run map with smoother route lines.
• Minor bug fixes.

Jan. 25, 2024

v 4.5.0

• Average heart rate is now displayed on the run complete screen of the Watch app.
• Heart rate range is now shown on the run complete screen of the Watch app.
• Minor bug fixes.

Dec. 13, 2023

v 4.4.0

• New settings menu with updated design.
• Added a Tip Jar to iPhone companion app, allowing users to support the ongoing development of Watch to 5K.
• UI imprvoements in iPhone companion app.
• Smart Stack widgets are now available for WatchOS 10 users, displaying your next run and overall progress at a glance.

Dec. 5, 2023

v 4.3.0

• Resolved an issue where completed runs would not show in the iPhone companion app for WatchOS 8 users.
• Smart Stack widgets are now available for WatchOS 10 users, displaying your next run and overall progress at a glance.
• Additional complications have been added to the Watch App.

Nov. 30, 2023

v 4.2.0

• Smart Stack widgets are now available for WatchOS 10 users, displaying your next run and overall progress at a glance.
• Additional complications have been added to the Watch App.
• Exisiting complications have been updated to make use of WidgetKit.
• Watch to 5K has been updated to work great with watchOS10.

Nov. 16, 2023

v 4.1.3

• Watch to 5K has been updated to work great with watchOS10.
• Design improvements across the Watch app to look great on watchOS10.
• Resolved an issue that could prevent the app from installing on WatchOS 8 devices.

Oct. 26, 2023

v 4.1.2

• Watch to 5K has been updated to work great with watchOS10.
• Design improvements across the Watch app to look great on watchOS10.
• iPhone companion app updated for iOS17.
• Small bug fixes and performance improvements.

Note: This version does not work on the Apple Watch Series 1 and 2 models.

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Oct. 25, 2023

v 4.1.1

• Watch to 5K has been updated to work great with watchOS10.
• Design improvements across the Watch app to look great on watchOS10.
• iPhone companion app updated for iOS17.
• Small bug fixes and performance improvements.

Note: This version does not work on the Apple Watch Series 1 and 2 models.

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Oct. 17, 2023

v 4.1.0

• Watch to 5K has been updated to work great with watchOS10.
• Design improvements across the Watch app to look great on watchOS10.
• iPhone companion app updated for iOS17.
• Small bug fixes and performance improvements.

Note: This version does not work on the Apple Watch Series 1 and 2 models.

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Sept. 3, 2023

v 4.0.0

• Always On Display support has been added to Watch to 5K so you can instantly see your progress whenever you look at your watch.
• The run screen layout and design has been tweaked to make it easier to see when to walk or run.
• Small bug fixes and performance improvements.

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July 5, 2023

v 3.9.0

• You can now restore your progress data to the watch app if you get a new watch or reset your existing watch.
• Small bug fixes and performance improvements.

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June 12, 2023

v 3.8.0

• Added the ability to see completed run details in miles in the iPhone companion app.
• Small bug fixes and performance improvements.

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April 4, 2023

v 3.7.0

• We've updated the share screen with new maps and photo options, making it easier to share your progress with friends and family.
• You can now add your own photo to a share image, giving your images a personal touch.
• We've made improvements to the run map for indoor runs.

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March 17, 2023

v 3.6.0

• Your heart rate is now displayed on the warmup and cooldown screen.
• Music controls can now be accessed during the warmup and cooldown.
• Added the ability to pause warmup and cooldowns.
• A new running and walking animation, inspired by the illustrations on the phone companion app, has been added to the Watch app.

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Feb. 2, 2023

v 3.5.0

• You can now view a breakdown of upcoming runs in the iPhone companion app.
• Run and Achievement images can now be saved to your photo library via the share screen.
• Confetti has been added to the achievement screens in the iPhone companion app.

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Jan. 20, 2023

v 3.4.1

• Run and Achievement images can now be saved to your photo library via the share screen.
• Confetti has been added to the achievement screens in the iPhone companion app.

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Jan. 13, 2023

v 3.4.0

• Confetti has been added to the achievement screens in the iPhone companion app.
• Tweaked the watch App to take advantage of the additional screen space on the Apple Watch Ultra.

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Nov. 20, 2022

v 3.3.1

• Updated the watch App to make better use of the Apple Watch Ultras larger display.
• User interface improvements for 41mm and 45mm Watches.
• Added new icon for Apple Watch Ultra.

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Nov. 2, 2022

v 3.3.0

• Updated the watch App to make better use of the Apple Watch Ultras larger display.
• User interface improvements for 41mm and 45mm Watches.
• Added new icon for Apple Watch Ultra.

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Oct. 18, 2022

v 3.2.1

• Updated the design of the run details and share screens on iPhone.
• The user interface of the Watch app has been improved on 41mm and 45mm Watches.
• Added new icon for Apple Watch Ultra.

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Oct. 5, 2022

v 3.2.0

• Updated the design of the run details screen on iPhone.
• The user interface of the Watch app has been improved on 41mm and 45mm Watches.
• Improvements for iOS 16.

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Sept. 14, 2022

v 3.1.0

• Heart rate charts are now available for runs in the iPhone companion app.
• The user interface of the Watch app has been improved on 41mm and 45mm Watches.
• Performance improvement for WatchOS 9.

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June 30, 2022

v 3.0.2

This release includes a brand new iPhone companion app, that allows you to track your progress, view completed runs and keep motivated by earning achievements as you progress through the plan. You can also share your runs and achievements with friends and family and browse the in-app guides and tutorials to get the most out of the app and the 5K plan.

The watch app also has a fresh lick of paint to match the style of the new phone companion app.

June 26, 2022

v 3.0.1

This release includes a brand new iPhone companion app, that allows you to track your progress, view completed runs and keep motivated by earning achievements as you progress through the plan. You can also share your runs and achievements with friends and family and browse the in-app guides and tutorials to get the most out of the app and the 5K plan.

The watch app also has a fresh lick of paint to match the style of the new phone companion app.

June 21, 2022

v 3.0.0

This release includes a brand new iPhone companion app, that allows you to track your progress, view completed runs and keep motivated by earning achievements as you progress through the plan. You can also share your runs and achievements with friends and family and browse the in-app guides and tutorials to get the most out of the app and the 5K plan.

The watch app also has a fresh lick of paint to match the style of the new phone companion app.

If you enjoy using WatchTo5K please leave a review in the AppStore, it helps others find us!

March 25, 2022

v 2.8.0

• Additional run meta data is now stored alongside your runs.

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Jan. 11, 2022

v 2.7.0

• A newly designed Run Complete screen.
• You can now specify if your run is indoors or outdoors in the new run settings screen.
• The virtual coach can now be used without headphones. Simply toggle this on in the run settings and the built-in speaker on the watch will be used.

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Jan. 4, 2022

v 2.6.1

• You can now specify if your run is indoors or outdoors in the new run settings screen.
• The virtual coach can now be used without headphones. Simply toggle this on in the run settings and the built-in speaker on the watch will be used.
• UI and layout improvements for the latest watches.
• General updates for WatchOS 8.

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Nov. 19, 2021

v 2.5

• Improved the speed at which the display is updated when you raise your wrist.
• Fixed a bug that could cause the average pace metric to display incorrectly during the workout.
• Complications have now been added so you can monitor your progress and launch the app from your watch face.

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May 20, 2021

v 2.4

• Tweaked the the audio prompts to make them easier to hear.
• Complications have now been added so you can monitor your progress and launch the app from your watch face.

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