Comparison

V.Step vs Hemingway Performance

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

Head to head
About

V.Step

Features
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This app is designed for remotely managing your V.Step heated products. Utilize this app to wirelessly operate your heated items directly from your smartphone. You can easily adjust the temperature, monitor the current temperature and battery power of the products, and turn on/off your products. Enjoy your winter sports with V.Step heated products.

About

Hemingway Performance

This app integrates workout logs, body composition tracking, and bloodwork analysis into a single platform. It automatically extracts data from lab PDFs and offers AI-generated training programs. Users can monitor health markers, manage protocols, and view trends over time.

Highlights
  • Workout logging with progressive overload
  • Body composition tracking
  • Automated bloodwork marker extraction
  • AI-generated training programs
  • Protocol and dosing schedule management
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Hemingway Performance is the all-in-one tracker for people serious about their training and their health — the only app that connects your workouts, body composition, bloodwork, and protocols in one place. Stop juggling five apps and a folder of lab PDFs. See your whole picture on one screen. TRAINING Log every set with progressive overload built in. Track PRs, estimated 1RM, weekly volume, and full session history. Generate AI programs built around your goals, equipment, and experience — with coaching cues on every lift. BODY Sync Apple Health for steps, heart rate, HRV, and sleep. Log weight, body fat, muscle mass, lean mass, and more. See trends over time, not just today's number. BLOODWORK Upload a Labcorp or Quest PDF and every marker is extracted automatically — testosterone, estradiol, hematocrit, IGF-1, lipids, glucose, HbA1c, thyroid, liver, full CBC — tracked over time with trend indicators. Monitor hematocrit and your blood donation schedule in one place. PROTOCOLS Track everything on your protocol — dosing schedules, cycle lengths, and reminders. Your AI stays protocol-aware. Built by someone who lives this lifestyle. No fluff, no generic advice — just the tools serious people actually need. Note: Hemingway Performance is a personal tracking tool. It does not provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your health and protocols. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Core — $9.99/month, auto-renewing monthly Performance — $14.99/month, auto-renewing monthly Elite — $24.99/month, auto-renewing monthly Compare plans and features here: www.hemingwayperformance.com/features New accounts include a 14-day free trial with full Performance-level access. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID subscription settings. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ and Privacy Policy: https://www.hemingwayperformance.com/privacy

Screenshots

V.Step2 screens
Hemingway Performance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: V.Step at none against Hemingway Performance's 3. V.Step also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Hemingway Performance sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. V.Step asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V.Step ships an update every 2 days, Hemingway Performance every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
V.Step versus Hemingway Performance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterV.StepHemingway Performance
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer金山 黄Dave Hemingway

In-app purchases

None

V.Step

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hemingway Performance

Subscriptions3
  • Hemingway Performance - Core$9.991 Month
  • Hemingway Performance - Performance$14.991 Month
  • Hemingway Performance - Elite$24.991 Month

Questions

Is V.Step free?
V.Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hemingway Performance free?
Hemingway Performance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do V.Step or Hemingway Performance have ads?
Neither V.Step nor Hemingway Performance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V.Step or Hemingway Performance?
V.Step ships an update every 2 days, and Hemingway Performance every 9 days. Most recently, V.Step was updated on September 29, 2026 and Hemingway Performance on October 6, 2026.

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