# UpDown Method vs Up Yoga

The clearest difference is ads: UpDown Method at none against Up Yoga's shown. UpDown Method also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). Up Yoga's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for UpDown Method against 5.0 for Up Yoga. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UpDown Method has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpDown Method ships an update every 4 days, Up Yoga every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UpDown Method | Up Yoga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/updown-method/id6504195526/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-yoga/id6755532008/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 6 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ibsa Barisa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751306952) | [Gaja LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854422489) |

## What reviewers say

### UpDown Method

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/updown-method/id6504195526)

This app offers a unique, gentle approach to mindfulness with short, customizable intervals that adapt to your practice. It's designed to make meditation an enjoyable and sustainable habit for all levels of experience. Track your progress and maintain a consistent practice with its simplified interface and clear guidance.

**Highlights:** Customizable session durations, Mindfulness check-ins, Progress tracking, Session history, Journaling, Simplified UI, Step-by-step instructions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Up Yoga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-yoga/id6755532008)

Easily plan and schedule your yoga classes directly from your device. View class schedules, sign up, and find studio location information. Optimize your time and convenience for class bookings.

**Highlights:** Plan and schedule classes, View class schedules, Sign up for classes, View studio location, Optimize time and convenience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UpDown Method free?

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

### Is Up Yoga free?

Up Yoga is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, UpDown Method or Up Yoga?

UpDown Method and Up Yoga are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do UpDown Method or Up Yoga have ads?

Up Yoga shows ads; UpDown Method does not.

### Which is updated more often, UpDown Method or Up Yoga?

UpDown Method ships an update every 4 days, and Up Yoga every 3 months. Most recently, UpDown Method was updated on September 24, 2026 and Up Yoga on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*