# V.O2 vs Paceboard

The clearest difference is rating: V.O2 at 4.9 against Paceboard's 1.0. V.O2 also leads on ratings volume (6.2K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). Paceboard's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. V.O2 sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Paceboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

V.O2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V.O2 has 6.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

V.O2 ships an update every 6 days, Paceboard every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V.O2 | Paceboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo2-running-coach/id977666802/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paceboard-training-planner/id6761879730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Run SMART Project, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973571013) | [Matthew Militante](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891917423) |

## 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


### Paceboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paceboard-training-planner/id6761879730)

Effortlessly transform training plans into structured, watch-ready workouts. Automatically calculates paces based on race results and syncs directly to Garmin or Apple Watch. Organizes your week and provides intelligent feedback on your training.

**Highlights:** Structured workout creation from text, Automatic pace calculation, Garmin and Apple Watch sync, Weekly training schedule, AI-powered training feedback, Workout sharing, Lap review and analysis

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paceboard Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Paceboard Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Paceboard Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Paceboard Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V.O2 free?

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

### Is Paceboard free?

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

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

V.O2 is rated higher. V.O2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Paceboard averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither V.O2 nor Paceboard shows ads.

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

V.O2 ships an update every 6 days, and Paceboard every 3 days. Most recently, V.O2 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Paceboard on September 24, 2026.

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