Comparison

MetPro Basic vs The Japanese Towel Method

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MetPro Basic

This app offers personalized nutrition and workout plans based on your individual metabolism. It tracks your progress and makes real-time adjustments to your plan, helping you break through plateaus and achieve your fitness goals. Access expert coaching and build custom meals to support your journey.

Highlights
  • Metabolic science and nutrition tracking
  • Personalized workout plans
  • Custom meal building
  • Metabolic progress measurement
  • Adaptive plan adjustments
  • Access to expert coaches
Features
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From the experts at MetPro Concierge Coaching comes MetPro Basic -All the metabolic science -All the nutrition -All the workouts Now in the palm of your hand Experience the same science and tailored strategy our experts use to transform bodies by hacking the metabolism. Start from anywhere, pick your preferences, and the MetPro app will track and direct you based on your individual metabolism. MetPro learns how your body is responding to nutrition and fitness and will make necessary adjustments. Your plan evolves as you progress, always moving you towards your desired results. Whether it’s breaking through plateaus, revving your metabolism, or setting personal bests, the MetPro algorithm will get you there. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, Men’s Health, Sports Illustrated, TEDx, and more, MetPro’s Concierge Coaching has helped thousands of individuals transform their bodies by hacking their metabolism. Now after years of their combined efforts and experience, they bring you the same science and tailored strategy in the palm of your hand. HOW TO JOIN METPRO BASIC Download the App and get started with a 14-day free trial to access your meal plan and workouts from any device. Afterward, subscribe to MetPro Basic and auto-renew monthly until you cancel. BUILD CUSTOM MEALS The MetPro App allows you to create customized meals based on your tailored meal plan and your food preferences. Choose from pre-built sample meals or create your own. MEASURE YOUR METABOLIC PROGRESS Each day, you will be tracking your macronutrients and learning how your metabolism functions. The MetPro App makes real-time adjustments to your plan and provides you with clear, individualized feedback about your metabolism. WORKOUT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Whether you have access to a full gym or prefer working out from home or at the park, MetPro has custom options for you. Alongside your meal plan, you will have access to hundreds of workouts with personalized recommendations based on your goals. SPEAK TO A COACH Have questions? No problem. You have access to the same industry-leading experts that have helped thousands of people transform their lives. A PROGRAM THAT ADAPTS TO YOUR PROGRESS Your assigned meal plan and workouts will adjust and change over time as you progress. This journey is not linear, just like your metabolism the MetPro App will be changing and adapting to your data so that you see the best results. -- Payment for this plan will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The membership will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. By completing your purchase, you certify that you are at least 18 years old and that you understand and agree to the Terms of Service (https://metpro.co/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://metpro.co/privacy). Auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Setting in iTunes after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. A user that cancels during a subscription month will not be charged for the following month.

About

The Japanese Towel Method

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Practice the viral Japanese Towel Method with guided timing, challenges, progress tracking, education, and easy sharing to your socials to connect with and inspire others. The Japanese Towel Method is the simple rolled towel stretching practice that has gone viral across social media. The practice is performed while lying on a firm, flat surface with a tightly rolled towel positioned beneath the lower back. With the body placed in a specific position and the arms and legs gently extended, the practice encourages you to slow down, stretch, and become more aware of your posture, positioning, and body. Sessions take only a few minutes, making the method easy to incorporate into a daily wellness or mobility routine. The Japanese Towel Method app gives you everything you need to learn the practice, follow along, stay consistent, document your experience, and share to socials to connect with other people practicing alongside you. YOUR PRACTICE Choose your practice time, follow step by step visual guidance, use the guided timer and voice prompts, and record each completed session. Take on a structured challenge or simply practice at your own pace. Your calendar, journal, and progress tracking keep everything organized in one place. FEATURES • Guided Japanese Towel Method practice • Step by step positioning and visual guidance • Guided timer with voice prompts • 7, 14, and 30 day challenges • Calendar and progress tracking • Daily journal and personal notes • Educational information about the method • FAQs, origins, sources, and references • Access to my original 30 day Japanese Towel Method experience • Tools designed to help you build a consistent practice What began as a simple practice has grown into a viral conversation, with people sharing their experiences, questions, routines, and progress across social media. This app brings the practice, education, tracking tools together in one dedicated space. A rolled towel. A few quiet minutes. Your practice, your pace. This app is intended for educational and general wellness purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Screenshots

MetPro Basic4 screens
The Japanese Towel Method4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MetPro Basic at Free against The Japanese Towel Method's $1.99. The Japanese Towel Method's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MetPro Basic is free to download; The Japanese Towel Method costs $1.99 up front. MetPro Basic sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month. The Japanese Towel Method asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
MetPro Basic versus The Japanese Towel Method: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetPro BasicThe Japanese Towel Method
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (92 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings92 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank—#193 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetProHAUS of Gesicat LLC

Bugs and requests

MetPro Basic

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • App makes very small changes that don't work for some users

Requested features

2 requests
  • Include metric units
  • More vegetarian/vegan recipes

The Japanese Towel Method

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MetPro Basic

Subscriptions1
  • MetPro Basic14 Days trial$49.991 Month
None

The Japanese Towel Method

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MetPro Basic free?
MetPro Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Japanese Towel Method free?
The Japanese Towel Method costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MetPro Basic or The Japanese Towel Method have ads?
Neither MetPro Basic nor The Japanese Towel Method shows ads.

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