# V.O2 vs Studio Brick

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Studio Brick at none against V.O2's 17. V.O2's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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. Studio Brick 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 Studio Brick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V.O2 has 6.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

V.O2 ships an update weekly, Studio Brick every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V.O2 | Studio Brick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo2-running-coach/id977666802/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-brick/id6471517960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 142 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Run SMART Project, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973571013) | [Studio Brick, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715519567) |

## 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


### Studio Brick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-brick/id6471517960)

This app provides official content and resources from Studio Brick. It offers a platform for users to access information and engage with the brand's offerings. Designed for iPhone users, it keeps you updated with the latest from Studio Brick.

**Highlights:** Official content access, Brand resources, iPhone compatibility, Latest updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V.O2 free?

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

### Is Studio Brick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, V.O2 or Studio Brick?

Studio Brick is rated higher. V.O2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Studio Brick averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do V.O2 or Studio Brick have ads?

Neither V.O2 nor Studio Brick shows ads.

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

V.O2 ships an update weekly, and Studio Brick every 3 weeks. Most recently, V.O2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Studio Brick on October 22, 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.*