# V.O2 vs UnSwept

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UnSwept at none against V.O2's 17. V.O2's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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. UnSwept 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 UnSwept. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V.O2 has 6.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

V.O2 ships an update weekly, UnSwept monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V.O2 | UnSwept |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo2-running-coach/id977666802/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unswept/id1672875537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 142 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Run SMART Project, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973571013) | [Patrick Culligan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672874147) |

## 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


### UnSwept

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unswept/id1672875537)

Track your progress and stay ahead of race cutoffs during major marathons. This app provides countdowns to checkpoints, allowing you to mark segments as complete and manage your race strategy without needing an internet connection or sharing data.

**Highlights:** Race cutoff information, Segment countdowns, Mark segments complete, Restore segments, Customizable settings, Supports major marathons

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V.O2 free?

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

### Is UnSwept free?

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

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

UnSwept is rated higher. V.O2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while UnSwept averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither V.O2 nor UnSwept shows ads.

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

V.O2 ships an update weekly, and UnSwept monthly. Most recently, V.O2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and UnSwept 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.*