# V.O2 vs Run Roulette Marathon Training

The clearest difference is ratings volume: V.O2 at 6.3K against Run Roulette Marathon Training's 3. Run Roulette Marathon Training's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. V.O2 sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Run Roulette Marathon Training sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for V.O2 against 5.0 for Run Roulette Marathon Training. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V.O2 has 6.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

V.O2 ships an update weekly, Run Roulette Marathon Training every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V.O2 | Run Roulette Marathon Training |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo2-running-coach/id977666802/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-roulette-marathon-training/id1595675749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Run SMART Project, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973571013) | [Running Apps & Fitness Plans LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595675751) |

## What reviewers say

### V.O2

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

This app provides adaptive training plans and personalized coaching for runners of all levels. It assesses your fitness, offers custom paces, and syncs with popular devices. Train intelligently to achieve measurable improvements and become your best runner.

**Highlights:** Adaptive training plans, VDOT fitness assessment, Personalized training paces, Sync with Apple Health, Coros, Garmin, Strava, Real-time guidance on Apple Watch, Coros, Garmin, Training adaptation based on improvement, Coach communication and training adjustments

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| 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 |
| 1500m - 12 weeks | $54.99 | one-time |
| 3 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 |
| Half Marathon - 18 weeks | $79.99 | one-time |
| Jack's Elite Marathon - 18wks | $79.99 | one-time |
| Jack's First Marathon - 18wks | $79.99 | one-time |
| Jack's Boston Marathon - 18wks | $94.99 | 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


### Run Roulette Marathon Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-roulette-marathon-training/id1595675749)

Discover personalized running workouts tailored to your race goals and current fitness level. Get adaptive training advice from a smart coach and log your progress to stay motivated. Offers over 500 unique workouts with tips and quotes from professionals.

**Highlights:** Personalized run generation, Adaptive smart coach, Race-specific training plans, Workout logging and progress tracking, Running streak monitoring, Garmin device integration, Strava sync

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 25% Off 6 Month Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 50% Off Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 2 Premium Spins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Premium Spins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Premium Spins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 Premium Spins | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V.O2 free?

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

### Is Run Roulette Marathon Training free?

Run Roulette Marathon Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, V.O2 or Run Roulette Marathon Training?

Run Roulette Marathon Training is rated higher. V.O2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Run Roulette Marathon Training averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do V.O2 or Run Roulette Marathon Training have ads?

Neither V.O2 nor Run Roulette Marathon Training shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, V.O2 or Run Roulette Marathon Training?

V.O2 ships an update weekly, and Run Roulette Marathon Training every 4 days. Most recently, V.O2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Run Roulette Marathon Training on October 20, 2026.

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