Comparison

Arete Method vs Hamilton House

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

Head to head
About

Arete Method

Features
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For members of Arete Method to reserve their place in a class, sign up for gym events, and general account management like updating headshots and credit card on file.

About

Hamilton House

This app offers daily guided practices in movement, breathwork, nutrition, and recovery, designed by performance experts. It helps users build consistency, track their rhythm, and improve energy, clarity, and overall well-being through structured routines and expert sessions.

Highlights
  • Daily movement and breathwork practices
  • Nutrition guidance and recipes
  • Recovery tools and routines
  • Strength and conditioning sessions
  • Nervous system regulation
  • Consistency tracking and check-ins
Features
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Built from decades of work from Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece, it brings together the practices, protocols, and people that have shaped elite performers, founders, athletes, and individuals. Guided by: Laird Hamilton, Gabby Reece, and their team of performance scientists Inside, you will find a daily rhythm built around the pillars that matter: movement, breathwork, recovery, nutrition, and connection. Everything is designed to work together. Each week is guided by a clear structure, with simple practices designed to fit into real life. You move alongside others who are committed to the same standard. What’s inside: + Daily practices across movement, breathwork, recovery, and nutrition + Check-ins to build consistency and track your rhythm + Weekly structure with guided protocols and clear direction + Strength and conditioning training sessions + Breathwork and nervous system regulation practices + Nutrition guidance, recipes, and ingredient education + Recovery tools and routines + Expert sessions from trusted voices in performance and wellness + Weekly prompts, challenges, and real-world integration The benefit is not just knowledge. It is how you feel. More energy. Better recovery. Greater clarity. A stronger, more regulated nervous system. A sense of control over your habits and your environment. Over time, these small daily practices compound into something much bigger. Welcome to Hamilton House. -- Terms of Use: mn.co/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Arete Method4 screens
Hamilton House4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arete Method at none against Hamilton House's 2. Arete Method also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). Hamilton House's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Hamilton House sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Arete Method asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Arete Method versus Hamilton House: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArete MethodHamilton House
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB148 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPushPress, Inc.HH Digital, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Arete Method

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hamilton House

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$39.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$399.991 Year

Questions

Is Arete Method free?
Arete Method is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hamilton House free?
Hamilton House is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arete Method or Hamilton House have ads?
Arete Method shows ads; Hamilton House does not.

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