Comparison

The Thompson Method vs Downhill.ai

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

Head to head

Health & performance analysis

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About

The Thompson Method

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Inside the The Thompson Method app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Downhill.ai

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Downhill.ai identifies your individual body pivot points directly from smartphone videos, without the need for any worn sensors. AI analyzes and enhances your physical riding movements and balance in less than 2 minutes on the trails.

Screenshots

The Thompson Method4 screens

Downhill.ai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Thompson Method at every 3 weeks against Downhill.ai's every 8 months. Downhill.ai's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Thompson Method ships an update every 3 weeks, Downhill.ai every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

The Thompson Method versus Downhill.ai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	The Thompson Method	Downhill.ai
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks — better	Every 8 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	16.6	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	49 MB	56 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	4 Good Pty Ltd	Nordic Rack and Office Oy

In-app purchases

None

The Thompson Method

No in-app purchases

None

Downhill.ai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Thompson Method free?

The Thompson Method is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Downhill.ai free?

Downhill.ai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do The Thompson Method or Downhill.ai have ads?

Neither The Thompson Method nor Downhill.ai shows ads.

Which is updated more often, The Thompson Method or Downhill.ai?

The Thompson Method ships an update every 3 weeks, and Downhill.ai every 8 months. Most recently, The Thompson Method was updated on October 4, 2026 and Downhill.ai on October 7, 2026.