Life vs VO2 Max Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Life
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Your time is limited. Make it count. Ever wondered how much time you really have left? Life β Remaining Time visualizes your estimated remaining lifespan like a battery. Simple, powerful, and a little existential β itβs a gentle nudge to live with intention. βΆ What it does: Shows a live countdown of your remaining years, days, even seconds Visualizes life as a progress bar or battery meter Lets you set your birth date and calculates time left based on global life expectancy Clean, distraction-free design to keep things meaningful, not morbid βΆ Why it matters: Weβre all busy. Itβs easy to forget how limited our time really is. This app isnβt about fear β itβs about focus. Whether youβre in your 20s chasing dreams or in your 50s reflecting back, this is a small reminder: your time is now.
VO2 Max Tracker
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Your VO2 Max, tracked the way Apple designed it to be. VO2 Max Tracker turns the fitness data your Apple Watch already collects into clear trends, meaningful milestones, and real motivation β no guesswork, no spreadsheets. WHY VO2 MAX MATTERS VO2 Max is the single best predictor of cardiovascular fitness. Apple Watch estimates it automatically from your outdoor walks and runs β this app shows you what it means and where you're headed. FEATURES β’ Live VO2 Max trend, fitness level, and percentile for your age and sex β’ Automatic record detection, with a celebration the moment you hit a personal best β’ Every workout linked to its exact VO2 Max impact β see which runs actually move the needle β’ Weight and sleep trends alongside your cardio fitness, all in one place β’ Smart notifications when you improve, trend down, or hit a streak β capped at once a day, never spammy β’ Full history and long-term trend charts, not just today's number BUILT FOR APPLE HEALTH Works with the VO2 Max, workout, heart rate, sleep, and weight data already in Apple Health. Nothing to set up beyond granting access once. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your health data never leaves your device. No account, no cloud sync, no analytics, no ads. VO2 Max Tracker reads from Apple Health locally and stays there β that's the whole architecture. REQUIRES APPLE WATCH VO2 Max readings are generated by Apple Watch during outdoor walks or runs. An iPhone alone cannot produce this data β that's an Apple Health limitation, not ours. VO2 Max Tracker is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Consult a professional for health decisions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internal/terms-en.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VO2 Max Tracker at every 5 days against Life's every 7 months. VO2 Max Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Life ships an update every 7 months, VO2 Max Tracker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Life | VO2 Max Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Kim | Montesweb SL |
In-app purchases
Life
No in-app purchases
VO2 Max Tracker
No in-app purchases









