# V.O2 vs PeakPal

The clearest difference is price: V.O2 at Free against PeakPal's $1.99. V.O2 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 1). PeakPal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

V.O2 is free to download; PeakPal costs $1.99 up front. V.O2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. PeakPal asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for V.O2 against 5.0 for PeakPal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V.O2 has 6.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of V.O2's written reviews are positive against 100% of PeakPal's.

V.O2 ships an update weekly, PeakPal every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V.O2 | PeakPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo2-running-coach/id977666802/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peakpal/id1223237361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 142 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Run SMART Project, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973571013) | [Timothy Kelley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107488020) |

## What reviewers say

### V.O2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo2-running-coach/id977666802)

This app provides personalized adaptive training plans for runners of all levels. It assesses your fitness, syncs with popular GPS devices and wearables, and allows communication with coaches for real-time adjustments. Achieve measurable improvement with intelligent, scientifically-validated training.

**Highlights:** Adaptive training plans, VDOT fitness assessment, Personalized training paces, Sync with Apple Health, Garmin, Strava, Real-time guidance on wearables, Coach communication and adjustments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adaptive Training Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Adaptive Training - Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Base/Fitness - 8 weeks | $44.99 | one-time |
| Half Marathon - 12 weeks | $54.99 | one-time |
| 10 Km - 12 weeks | $54.99 | one-time |
| 5 Km - 12 weeks | $54.99 | one-time |
| Marathon - 15 weeks | $69.99 | one-time |
| Half Marathon - 15 weeks | $69.99 | one-time |
| Marathon - 18 weeks | $79.99 | one-time |
| Marathon - 24 weeks | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great integration with Garmin watches
- 💡 Excellent for coaching and athlete communication
- 👍 Fantastic adaptive programming and training plans
- 👍 Seamless sync with Garmin and other platforms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with syncing to Garmin and other platforms
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and bugs
- 🐛 Difficulty editing or moving workouts
- 🐛 Inaccurate elevation and GPS tracking
- 🔍 Limited customization and preset workout options

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch app issues and lack of functionality
- Problems with syncing Garmin runs to the correct workouts
- Inconsistent elevation and GPS data
- Bugs and crashes when using the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to duplicate and edit workouts
- Improved Apple Watch and Health app integration
- More advanced adaptive training and automation
- Expanded cross-training and workout modalities
- Better user interface and workflow for coaches


### PeakPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peakpal/id1223237361)

Measure the height of distant objects and the angle of slopes using your iPhone's camera and motion processor. This app helps identify the highest point on a mountain, assess avalanche risk with color-coded slope angles, and track climbing steepness. It's designed for backcountry enthusiasts by an experienced Alaskan peakbagger.

**Highlights:** Height comparison of distant objects, Slope angle measurement, Avalanche risk assessment (30-45 degree slopes), Data-embossed summit photos, Cloud height comparison, Developed for backcountry travelers

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V.O2 free?

V.O2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PeakPal free?

PeakPal costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, V.O2 or PeakPal?

PeakPal is rated higher. V.O2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while PeakPal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do V.O2 or PeakPal have ads?

Neither V.O2 nor PeakPal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, V.O2 or PeakPal?

V.O2 ships an update weekly, and PeakPal every 10 months. Most recently, V.O2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and PeakPal on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*