Comparison

TheFitness vs VO2MAX Running Coach

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

Head to head
About

TheFitness

Features
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Workout AI is your personal fitness coach β€” powered by an on-device AI model that works entirely offline. ON-DEVICE AI COACH Chat with your personal fitness coach, a local AI model that runs right on your phone. Ask it to design a workout, get form advice, or adjust your routine β€” no internet connection needed. Your conversations never leave your device. The coach automatically builds structured workout plans from your natural-language requests: just say "30-minute leg day, easy on knees" and get a ready-to-go plan with video demos. 700+ EXERCISE VIDEO DEMOS Browse a built-in library of over 700 exercises across 8 categories β€” Chest, Back, Legs, Shoulders, Arms, Core, Cardio, and Mobility. Every exercise includes a looping video demo so you can see proper form instantly. No guessing, no YouTube searching. SMART WORKOUT BUILDER Tell the AI your focus areas, available equipment, time limit, and goals. It generates a complete workout with exercises, sets, reps, rest times, and notes β€” all matched to your exercise video library. Prefer to build manually? Pick exercises one by one from the full catalog. EQUIPMENT-AWARE FILTERING Select your setup β€” Free Weights, Bench, Smith Machine, Resistance Bands, Bodyweight, Mat, or Mobility/Stretch β€” and the app filters exercises to match your environment. No more discovering mid-workout that you need equipment you don't have. WORKOUT TRACKING Log every set with weight and reps as you train. The app remembers your previous performances and shows ghost text hints β€” your last weight and reps appear as placeholders so you know what to beat. Cardio exercises support duration and distance logging too. PROGRESS & HISTORY Review your complete workout history with date, duration, and volume breakdowns. See category volume stats at a glance. Track your progress over time with visual charts showing how your weights have improved. SAVE & REPEAT Save any workout as a custom plan or favorite exercise list. Repeat your last workout with one tap. Build a library of go-to routines you can start instantly. FULLY OFFLINE Everything works without an internet connection. The AI model, exercise videos, workout tracking, and history all live on your device. Train in the gym, at home, or on the road β€” no Wi-Fi required. DATA BACKUP & EXPORT Export all your workout data as a JSON backup file and import it anytime. Your data stays under your control. DARK MODE & ACCESSIBILITY Automatic light and dark theme support. Haptic feedback for key interactions. Built with accessibility roles and labels. NO SUBSCRIPTION, NO ACCOUNT No sign-up. No monthly fee. No cloud dependency. Your data, your device, your workout.

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VO2MAX Running Coach

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VO2MAX turns your fitness, schedule, and goal into a structured running plan you can follow on iPhone and Apple Watch. PLAN AROUND REAL LIFE Create a personalized four-week running plan based on your current level, weekly availability, preferred workout time, training history, and VOβ‚‚max goal. See today’s session at a glance and review every upcoming or completed workout in a list or calendar. GUIDED APPLE WATCH WORKOUTS Start the day’s workout on Apple Watch and follow clear interval guidance, heart-rate zones, progress, haptics, distance, and route recording. Completed workouts are saved to Apple Health and synchronized back to iPhone. PROGRESS YOU CAN UNDERSTAND Review workout duration, distance, route, average and peak heart rate, time in target zone, interval completion, perceived effort, and VOβ‚‚max trends. Set a measurable target and follow progress over time. VO2MAX PRO The free version includes the running plan created during onboarding and core workout tracking. VO2MAX Pro unlocks adaptive recommendations, detailed feedback, plan changes, rescheduling, and customization. Monthly and annual plans include a 14-day free trial for eligible users. VO2MAX uses Apple Health only with your permission. Health and route data remain on your devices and in Apple Health; optional account registration details are stored securely for account functionality. VO2MAX provides fitness guidance, not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Stop exercising and seek qualified medical help if you experience warning symptoms. Privacy Policy: https://vo2-maxxing-legal.vercel.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TheFitness4 screens
VO2MAX Running Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TheFitness at none against VO2MAX Running Coach's 2. TheFitness also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. VO2MAX Running Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. TheFitness asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
TheFitness versus VO2MAX Running Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheFitnessVO2MAX Running Coach
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size162 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoah MVadim Danilov

In-app purchases

None

TheFitness

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

VO2MAX Running Coach

Subscriptions2
  • VOβ‚‚ Pro Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • VOβ‚‚ Pro Annual14 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is TheFitness free?
TheFitness is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VO2MAX Running Coach free?
VO2MAX Running Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TheFitness or VO2MAX Running Coach have ads?
Neither TheFitness nor VO2MAX Running Coach shows ads.

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