Comparison

V vs Strive

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

Strive

This app helps individuals in recovery build healthier habits with daily check-ins, coping tools, and a personal support network. It offers guided exercises, private journaling, and trigger logging to support lasting change. Track progress, celebrate milestones, and access emergency resources easily.

Highlights
  • Daily wellness check-ins
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Private journaling with prompts
  • Trigger logging and pattern recognition
  • Coping toolkit for difficult moments
  • Personalized support network
  • Safety plan and emergency access
Features
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Strive — Your Daily Recovery Companion Strive helps individuals in substance abuse recovery build healthier habits through daily check-ins, coping tools, and a personal support network. Designed to fit into your everyday routine, Strive provides the structure, reflection, and connection needed for lasting change. Daily Check-in & Self-Assessment Start each day with a quick wellness check. Track your mood, cravings, energy, and sleep quality. Strive calculates your personal risk level and shows your progress over time — so you can see how far you've come. Breathing Exercises Access guided breathing exercises anytime — Calm Breathing, Box Breathing, 4-7-8 Breathing, and Quick Reset. Built-in background music and gentle chime cues help you stay focused and relaxed. Journal & Reflection Write freely or use daily prompts to reflect on your journey. Journal entries are always private — only you can see them. Trigger Logging Log triggers as they happen — note the situation, location, emotions, and physical sensations. Over time, Strive helps you recognize patterns and prepare for challenging moments. Coping Toolkit A set of quick-access tools for tough moments: breathing exercises, craving kit (cold water, 10-min walk, music), journal, and one-tap contact to your trusted people. Focus Areas Choose what matters most — Physical Health, Mental Health, Social Life, Career & Finance, Daily Routine, Spirituality, and more. Strive connects your daily actions to your personal goals. Support Network Invite family, friends, or sponsors to your support circle. Supporters can send encouragement, check in on you, and stay connected — all within your privacy boundaries. Safety Plan & Emergency Access Keep your personal safety plan, trusted contacts, and crisis hotline numbers always within reach. The emergency button is accessible from every screen. Milestones & Streaks Celebrate your progress — days clean, check-in streaks, coping tools used, and journal entries written. Every small step counts. Privacy First Your data is yours. Journal entries are never shared. You control exactly what your supporters can see. All data is encrypted and securely stored. — Strive is not a medical app. It is a wellness and habit-building tool designed to support — not replace — professional treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local emergency services or call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).

Screenshots

V4 screens
Strive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Strive at every 10 days against V's every 2 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for V against 5.0 for Strive. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update every 2 months, Strive every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
V versus Strive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVStrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB133 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperVitality InternationalDanny Paik

Customer experience

V

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Strive

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

None

Strive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strive free?
Strive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, V or Strive?
V and Strive are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do V or Strive have ads?
Neither V nor Strive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or Strive?
V ships an update every 2 months, and Strive every 10 days. Most recently, V was updated on October 24, 2026 and Strive on October 24, 2026.

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