# VO2 Max vs 12 Minute VO2 Max

The clearest difference is rating: 12 Minute VO2 Max at 5.0 against VO2 Max's 3.8. 12 Minute VO2 Max also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). VO2 Max's advantage is ratings volume (131 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VO2 Max sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 12 Minute VO2 Max asks for nothing beyond the download.

12 Minute VO2 Max holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VO2 Max has 131 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | VO2 Max | 12 Minute VO2 Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo2-max-widget-notifications/id1394840943/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-minute-vo2-max/id6745093199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bernhard Hering](https://appshunter.io/developer/327542085) | [Hummingbird Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767481239) |

## What reviewers say

### VO2 Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo2-max-widget-notifications/id1394840943)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $22.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $79.99 | one-time |


### 12 Minute VO2 Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-minute-vo2-max/id6745093199)

Estimate your cardiovascular fitness with a scientifically validated 12-minute run test. Track your progress over time with personalized interpretations and visualizations. Improve your endurance and monitor your heart health without expensive equipment.

**Highlights:** 12-minute run test for VO2 max estimation, Personalized VO2 max interpretation, Fitness progress tracking with visualizations, Detailed run history, Adjustable time ranges for progress viewing, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VO2 Max free?

VO2 Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 12 Minute VO2 Max free?

12 Minute VO2 Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VO2 Max or 12 Minute VO2 Max?

12 Minute VO2 Max is rated higher. VO2 Max averages 3.8 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while 12 Minute VO2 Max averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do VO2 Max or 12 Minute VO2 Max have ads?

Neither VO2 Max nor 12 Minute VO2 Max shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*