Comparison

The Lyss Method V2 vs Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin

Train smarter and feel better with a system designed to build strength, improve mobility, and increase conditioning without pain. Access expert coaching, track progress, and connect with a supportive community. Includes an extensive exercise library and flexible scheduling for any fitness environment.

Highlights
  • Pain-Free Performance Training system
  • Track progress and view upcoming workouts
  • Expert coaching on demand
  • Community discussion boards and spaces
  • Exercise library with 2000+ tutorials
  • Flexible training schedules
  • Nutrition and recovery support
Features
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Log your Pain-Free Performance training anytime, anywhere with Dr. John Rusin's Unbreakable App. Track your progress, view upcoming workouts, and connect with the community and get expert coaching on demand. Access exclusive resources to help you train smarter, feel better and achieve world class results. · Build strength, add muscle, improve mobility, and increase conditioning—all without pain or setbacks using the Pain-Free Performance Training programming system · Reclaim your movement and rebuild around pain using safe, strategic programming designed to keep you progressing while utilizing specific strategies to get out of pain, improve movement, and prepare your body to train · Avoid burnout, pain, setbacks, and performance plateaus by following strategically structured sessions that include warm-ups, well rounded training, and recovery for every workout that dial in your mobility, strength, muscle building, and conditioning · Fit your training to your lifestyle with flexible training scheduled 3,4,5+ times per week complete with training options for home, in your garage gym, or in a commercial fitness center · Access expert guidance from our team of expert Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certified coaches and other members via the discussion boards and community spaces to get feedback and advice for your journey · Share your journey with thousands of other members in the community and cheer on each other’s accomplishments on the leaderboard · Bonus resources like an exercise library featuring 2000+ exercises (each with a HOW-TO tutorial), nutrition support and recovery tips to maximize results Download Unbreakable today and start experience pain-free performance for the long run.

Screenshots

The Lyss Method V24 screens
Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Lyss Method V2 at 4.5 against Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin's 3.2. The Lyss Method V2 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 60%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Lyss Method V2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of The Lyss Method V2's written reviews are positive against 60% of Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Lyss Method V2 ships an update monthly, Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Lyss Method V2 versus Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Lyss Method V2Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (38 ratings) — better3.2 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better13
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size427 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLittle Lyss Fitness, LLCJohn Rusin

Customer experience

The Lyss Method V2

All ratings38 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin

All ratings13 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Lyss Method V2

No in-app purchases

None

Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Lyss Method V2 free?
The Lyss Method V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin free?
Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Lyss Method V2 or Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin?
The Lyss Method V2 is rated higher. The Lyss Method V2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin averages 3.2 from 13 ratings.
Do The Lyss Method V2 or Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin have ads?
Neither The Lyss Method V2 nor Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Lyss Method V2 or Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin?
The Lyss Method V2 ships an update monthly, and Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin every 5 months. Most recently, The Lyss Method V2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Unbreakable by Dr. John Rusin on November 5, 2026.

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