The Lyss Method V2 vs AIM Virtual
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Lyss Method V2
This comprehensive training app offers integrated plans for lifting, running, and cardio. It helps users achieve strength, muscle gain, and endurance goals through science-backed, personalized training programs and community support.
- Integrated lifting, running, and cardio plans
- Hybrid training for strength and endurance
- Race training programs (5k to ultra-marathons)
- Non-running cardio options
- In-app community access
- Resource library
- Coaching staff access with video feedback
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The Lyss Method is an all-in-one training app that houses lifting, running and cardio plans all in one. Our goal is to help you find a hybrid style of training on your terms. Combining strength and endurance -- we help people get strong, gain muscle, run farther, or do cardio the smarter way alongside their training. With our all new The Lyss Method Training app V2 (updated 1/2023) you can: • Join any of our lifting programs • Add on running or cardio of choice based on your goals to any lifting plan* • Follow a race training program to get you to the finish line of a 5k all the way to ultra-marathons • Find a cardio plan that isn't running, but supports your health and fitness goals • In app community access* • In app resource library* • Access to our coaching staff for questions, video feedback & more* • Optional: Sync with Health app to update your metrics instantly Get beautiful workouts delivered straight to your phone. All your training data on the go. Take us into the gym with you and remove the guess work from training for good. Join us! Let's train smarter, with science, together! Find out more at www.doclyssfitness.com
AIM Virtual
This app helps users achieve their running, fitness, and life goals with personalized programs. It offers workouts, habit tracking, meal ideas, and community support to keep you motivated.
- Running and strength workouts
- Goal setting and habit tracking
- Milestone badges
- Recipe and meal library
- Virtual communities and chats
- Wearable device integration
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The AIM app was designed to help you reach your goals in running, fitness, and life. The AIM programs each provide a variety of features that best fit your unique needs and goals - so you can AIM for more no matter which season you're in. FEATURES: - Running and strength workouts - Challenges and weekly giveaways - Goal setting and habit tracking for steps, workouts, sleep, and more - Milestone badges for achieving new personal bests and maintaining habit streaks - Recipe and meal library - Virtual communities and chats to meet people with similar health goals and stay motivated - Ability to connect to other wearable devices including Apple Watch (synced to HealthKit), Apple Health App, Garmin, Fitbit, MyFitnessPal, and Withings devices Download the app today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AIM Virtual at 5.0 against The Lyss Method V2's 4.5. AIM Virtual also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). The Lyss Method V2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AIM Virtual holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of The Lyss Method V2's written reviews are positive against 100% of AIM Virtual's.
The Lyss Method V2 ships an update monthly, AIM Virtual every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Lyss Method V2 | AIM Virtual |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (38 ratings) | 5.0 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 419 MB | 159 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Little Lyss Fitness, LLC | Run with Aim, LLC |
Customer experience
The Lyss Method V2
AIM Virtual
In-app purchases
The Lyss Method V2
No in-app purchases
AIM Virtual
No in-app purchases
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