Comparison

VO2 Max vs PlaySpot

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

Head to head
About

VO2 Max

Track your body's oxygen absorption at peak effort with detailed insights and performance estimates for running and cycling. Visualize trends, compare personal bests, and understand your cardio fitness level with a redesigned dashboard and Apple Watch integration.

Highlights
  • VO2 max estimation for running and cycling
  • Performance estimates (W/kg, FTP)
  • Redesigned dashboard with trends and personal bests
  • Interactive charts with customizable date ranges
  • Apple Watch complications and iPhone widgets
  • Cardio fitness level comparison by age and sex
Features
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VO₂ Max shows how much oxygen your body can absorb at peak effort. The redesigned dashboard puts the latest measurement, rolling averages, and your personal best in one view so you immediately see how training affects cardio fitness. ESTIMATES FOR RUN & BIKE - New tab turns VO₂ max + weight + power into W/kg and FTP estimates for running and cycling. - Compare modeled race times and power against your actual HealthKit FTP/power. NEW DASHBOARD - Trend cards highlight the 7-day average, any selected range, and your best value with percentage deltas. - The interactive chart responds to 1W, 2W, 1M, 3M, 1Y, or All filters and animates every new HealthKit reading. - Entry tiles list the test type, source, and timestamp so you can compare prediction and max-exercise tests. INSIGHTS & GUIDANCE - The info sheet matches your value with the correct age and sex bracket to explain whether it is poor, good, or superior. - Manual refresh, HealthKit warnings, and empty states keep permissions and sync issues obvious. - Trial countdown and subscription access stay a tap away. APPLE WATCH + WIDGETS - All complication families are supported, so your latest VO₂ max is available on every watch face. - iPhone Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets follow the dashboard range you selected. - The Widget Showcase walks you through pinning widgets or complications and previewing layouts. HOW VO₂ MAX IS CAPTURED 1. Wear Apple Watch for at least 24 hours, then record several Outdoor Walk, Outdoor Run, or Hiking workouts with heart rate and GPS. 2. Apple may need several qualifying workouts and passive measurements before the first VO₂ max estimate appears. 3. Give this app read access to Cardio Fitness (VO₂ Max) in Apple Health so the dashboard, widgets, and complications can display the data. Requires Apple Watch Series 3 or later. VO₂ Max makes it easy to see if your cardio fitness plan is working today, over the last weeks, and all time. Terms and conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PlaySpot

Discover calisthenics parks and workout spaces nearby. Add new locations, get directions, and view detailed park information including equipment and user comments. Share your fitness experiences with a community of enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Explore nearby calisthenics parks
  • Add new workout spots
  • Get directions to parks
  • View detailed park information
  • Read and leave user comments
  • Community-powered park discovery
Features
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Find Your Perfect Workout Spot! PlaySpot is the ultimate guide to discovering calisthenics parks near you. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, a beginner, or just looking for a new place to work out, PlaySpot has you covered. Key Features: Explore Nearby Parks: Easily find calisthenics parks and workout spaces near your location. Add New Parks: Share your discoveries and help others by adding parks to the map. Get Directions: Navigate seamlessly to your chosen park. Detailed Park Information: View descriptions, available equipment, and user comments to find the perfect spot for your needs. Community-Powered: Read and leave comments to share your experiences with the PlaySpot community. Whether you’re training for strength, endurance, or flexibility, PlaySpot makes finding and sharing outdoor fitness spaces simple and fun. Start your fitness journey today. Download PlaySpot and get moving!

Screenshots

VO2 Max4 screens
PlaySpot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlaySpot at 5.0 against VO2 Max's 3.8. PlaySpot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). VO2 Max's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (129 vs 1). On price, ads 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. VO2 Max sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PlaySpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlaySpot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VO2 Max has 129 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VO2 Max ships an update every 10 days, PlaySpot every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VO2 Max versus PlaySpot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVO2 MaxPlaySpot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (129 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings129 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBernhard HeringBrandon Austin

Customer experience

VO2 Max

All ratings129 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative25.6%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive26.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative70.8%

PlaySpot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VO2 Max

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$79.99
None

PlaySpot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VO2 Max free?
VO2 Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlaySpot free?
PlaySpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VO2 Max or PlaySpot?
PlaySpot is rated higher. VO2 Max averages 3.8 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while PlaySpot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do VO2 Max or PlaySpot have ads?
Neither VO2 Max nor PlaySpot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VO2 Max or PlaySpot?
VO2 Max ships an update every 10 days, and PlaySpot every 3 months. Most recently, VO2 Max was updated on October 16, 2026 and PlaySpot on October 14, 2026.

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