Comparison

Improving Methods vs APEX

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

Head to head
About

Improving Methods

Features
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Improving Methods aúna todo lo necesario para mantener el equilibrio ante el caos diario. Para lograrlo se unen los mejores métodos de entrenamiento y autocuidado. Al entrar encontrarás herramientas para entrenar tu cuerpo con métodos y niveles adaptados a ti, sesiones de respiración con diferentes técnicas y duraciones para que se ajusten a lo que necesitas en cada momento. Podrás valorar tu movilidad y recibir un plan personalizado que te ayude a progresar en cómo se mueve tu cuerpo, mes a mes. Y, además, recibirás toda la información necesaria para utilizar los recursos de la naturaleza a tu favor: equilibrar tus ritmos circadianos, entender la exposición al frío, al calor... y dominar diferentes aspectos que hoy llamamos "biohacking". Si estás en TrainingNorte recibirás en esta APP tu programación de Crosstraining y, además, tendrás todo esto incluido.

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APEX

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YOUR TRAINING. NO EXCUSES. APEX is your training companion: a clear weekly plan, 60-minute workouts, detailed tracking for every set, and the motivation that comes from seeing your progress with real data. TRAIN YOUR WAY Choose between traditional gym training or functional training Plans tailored to your schedule: 3, 4, 5, or 6 days per week Perfectly balanced programming for strength, muscle building, and cardio TRACK EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS Sets, reps, weight, RPE, distance, and calories Built-in rest timer between sets Coach notes and exercise instructions for every workout SEE YOUR PROGRESS Track total training volume, workout streaks, and weekly consistency Workout history calendar with every completed session Achievement system based on workouts, streaks, training volume, and consistency APEX requires an APEX PRO subscription to access training plans and all premium features. Payment will be charged to your App Store account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time from your App Store account settings. Download APEX and start today. Look & Feel. https://www.apextraining.es/aviso-legal https://www.apextraining.es/politica-privacidad https://www.apextraining.es/politica-cookies

Screenshots

Improving Methods4 screens
APEX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Improving Methods at none against APEX's 2. Improving Methods also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). APEX's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads 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. APEX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Improving Methods asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Improving Methods ships an update monthly, APEX every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Improving Methods versus APEX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImproving MethodsAPEX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperImproving MethodsApex Training

In-app purchases

None

Improving Methods

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

APEX

Subscriptions2
  • APEX PRO Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • APEX PRO Annual$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Improving Methods free?
Improving Methods is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APEX free?
APEX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Improving Methods or APEX have ads?
Neither Improving Methods nor APEX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Improving Methods or APEX?
Improving Methods ships an update monthly, and APEX every 4 days. Most recently, Improving Methods was updated on August 13, 2026 and APEX on August 18, 2026.

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