# V.O2 vs ASHKICKN

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ASHKICKN at none against V.O2's 17. ASHKICKN also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). V.O2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. V.O2 sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. ASHKICKN 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 ASHKICKN. 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.

V.O2 ships an update weekly, ASHKICKN every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V.O2 | ASHKICKN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| 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/ashkickn/id1663883843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 142 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Run SMART Project, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973571013) | [Matthew Paulson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663883845) |

## 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


### ASHKICKN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ashkickn/id1663883843)

This training app helps users prepare for and complete any endurance event, from 5ks to marathons and triathlons. It removes the guesswork from training, allowing users to focus on achieving their goals.

**Highlights:** Endurance event training, Marathon preparation, Triathlon training, 5k training plans, Expert guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V.O2 free?

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

### Is ASHKICKN free?

ASHKICKN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

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

Neither V.O2 nor ASHKICKN shows ads.

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

V.O2 ships an update weekly, and ASHKICKN every 6 months. Most recently, V.O2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and ASHKICKN on October 6, 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.*