# V.O2 vs Runvas

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runvas at none against V.O2's 17. V.O2's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 4) 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. Runvas 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 Runvas. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V.O2 has 6.3K ratings behind it against 4, 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 60% of Runvas's.

V.O2 ships an update weekly, Runvas monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V.O2 | Runvas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo2-running-coach/id977666802/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runvas/id6449399128/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 142 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Run SMART Project, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973571013) | [Ryan Temple](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097339156) |

## 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


### Runvas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runvas/id6449399128)

Transform words into custom running routes. Explore new areas and share your fitness journeys on social media. Keep your workouts engaging and exciting with unique, word-generated paths.

**Highlights:** Create running routes from words, Explore new areas, Share routes on social media, Engaging fitness journeys, Customized running paths

**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 Runvas free?

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

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

Runvas is rated higher. V.O2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Runvas averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither V.O2 nor Runvas shows ads.

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

V.O2 ships an update weekly, and Runvas monthly. Most recently, V.O2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Runvas on October 12, 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.*