Comparison

Objective Zero vs Life Support Vanderbilt App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Objective Zero

Connects US military service members and Veterans with a nationwide peer support network through secure voice, video, and text. It also provides access to mental health, wellness, and Veteran-related resources. Users can register to connect with the Pathfinder network or serve as a Pathfinder to support others.

Highlights
  • Secure voice, video, and text communication
  • Nationwide peer support network
  • Access to mental health resources
  • Wellness and Veteran-related resources
  • Pathfinder training (basic and advanced)
  • Connect with other service members and Veterans
Features
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Objective Zero connects US military service members and Veterans to a nationwide peer support network via secure voice, video, and text. The app also connects Veterans to mental health, wellness, and Veteran-related resources. Register as a user to connect with the Objective Zero Pathfinder network. Or, serve as an Pathfinder to receive voice calls, video calls, and texts from Veterans. All Pathfinders receive basic suicide prevention training and access to advanced training. Disclaimer: Objective Zero is NOT a suicide crisis line and should NEVER be used by someone who is in crisis. If you are thinking about hurting yourself or others, call 911 immediately or go to your local emergency room. The content of the Objective Zero app, such as text, graphics, images, information obtained from Objective Zero Pathfinders or peer supporters, and other material contained on the app ("Content") are for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the app or something you have been told by an Pathfinder! Reliance on any information obtained via the Objective Zero app or its Pathfinders is solely at your own risk.

About

Life Support Vanderbilt App

Features
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Welcome to the brief introduction to suicidology. In this psychoeducation course, we simulate a discussion between a patient and a physician. All dialogue and discussion points are evidence based and accurate. They give you information and talking points to discuss with patients. All points are opportunities for you to share important facts about suicide with patients.

Screenshots

Objective Zero4 screens
Life Support Vanderbilt App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Life Support Vanderbilt App at every 3 weeks against Objective Zero's every 6 weeks. Life Support Vanderbilt App also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Objective Zero ships an update every 6 weeks, Life Support Vanderbilt App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Objective Zero versus Life Support Vanderbilt App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObjective ZeroLife Support Vanderbilt App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB30 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperObjective Zero FoundationKatherine Schafer

In-app purchases

None

Objective Zero

No in-app purchases

None

Life Support Vanderbilt App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Objective Zero free?
Objective Zero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Life Support Vanderbilt App free?
Life Support Vanderbilt App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Objective Zero or Life Support Vanderbilt App have ads?
Neither Objective Zero nor Life Support Vanderbilt App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Objective Zero or Life Support Vanderbilt App?
Objective Zero ships an update every 6 weeks, and Life Support Vanderbilt App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Objective Zero was updated on September 6, 2026 and Life Support Vanderbilt App on September 9, 2026.

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