# V.O2 vs Runalyzer

The clearest difference is price: V.O2 at Free against Runalyzer's $1.99. V.O2 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Runalyzer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

V.O2 is free to download; Runalyzer costs $1.99 up front. V.O2 sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Runalyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

V.O2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V.O2 has 6.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of V.O2's written reviews are positive against 60% of Runalyzer's.

V.O2 ships an update weekly, Runalyzer every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | V.O2 | Runalyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo2-running-coach/id977666802/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runalyzer/id1601149146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 142 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Run SMART Project, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973571013) | [Chad Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441821983) |

## 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


### Runalyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runalyzer/id1601149146)

This app analyzes your workout data from Apple Health, allowing you to create custom metrics to track specific stats like total distance or workout counts. View progress towards goals with detailed breakdowns and graphs.

**Highlights:** Reads workout data from Apple Health, Create custom workout metrics, Track distance, pace, and workout counts, Set and monitor progress towards goals, Display in miles or kilometers, Filter workouts by distance and type

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V.O2 free?

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

### Is Runalyzer free?

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

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

V.O2 is rated higher. V.O2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Runalyzer averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

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

Neither V.O2 nor Runalyzer shows ads.

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

V.O2 ships an update weekly, and Runalyzer every 5 weeks. Most recently, V.O2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Runalyzer on October 21, 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.*