Comparison

V vs The Off Switch

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

Head to head
About

V

This app supports Vitality members in adopting a healthier lifestyle through science-based behavior change. Track progress, set personalized goals, and earn rewards like weekly gift cards for making better choices.

Highlights
  • Vitality Age assessment
  • Personalized activity and lifestyle goals
  • Activity tracking via connected devices
  • Earn points and Vitality status
  • Weekly gift card rewards
Features
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Welcome to the app exclusive to Vitality members. V-Demo makes choosing to lead a healthy lifestyle even more rewarding. This science-based behaviour change programme helps you keep track of your progress towards| a healthier you and rewards you for making better choices with weekly gift cards. Our members' favourite features? • Vitality Age Find out how healthy you are relative to your actual age. • Physical activity and lifestyle goals Get weekly personalised physical activity goals and lifestyle goals that encourage healthy habits. • Track your activities Connect an app or wearable device to track your physical activity. • Points and Vitality status Earn points for completing healthy activities and earn a Vitality status. The higher your Vitality status, the greater your rewards. • Exciting rewards Enjoy weekly gift cards from a range of reward partners. Live life with Vitality!

About

The Off Switch

Features
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Make your drinking intentional by creating plans and tracking your consumption against them. Regain control and reduce impulsive decisions. Let AnnI guide you in The Off Switch methodology. Stick to your goals.

Screenshots

V4 screens
The Off Switch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Off Switch at every 3 weeks against V's every 2 months. The Off Switch also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

V ships an update every 2 months, The Off Switch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
V versus The Off Switch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVThe Off Switch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB62 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVitality InternationalAC Walkers Ltd

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

None

The Off Switch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Off Switch free?
The Off Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do V or The Off Switch have ads?
Neither V nor The Off Switch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or The Off Switch?
V ships an update every 2 months, and The Off Switch every 3 weeks. Most recently, V was updated on October 4, 2026 and The Off Switch on October 1, 2026.

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