# Habit Lab vs Method

The clearest difference is update cadence: Method at every 3 days against Habit Lab's fortnightly. Habit Lab's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Habit Lab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Method sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Habit Lab ships an update fortnightly, Method every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Habit Lab | Method |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/method-workout-planner/id6762311833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Root Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838246881) | [Cooper Rae](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893768928) |

## What reviewers say

### Habit Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-lab-tracker-and-journal/id6756195850)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Method

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/method-workout-planner/id6762311833)

This app allows users to create custom strength and cardio training programs, log workouts with detailed metrics, and track progress with advanced analytics. It integrates with Apple Health and offers offline functionality for uninterrupted logging.

**Highlights:** Custom workout program creation, Detailed workout logging (sets, reps, weight), Cardio workout integration with Apple Health, Advanced training analytics, Offline workout logging, Rest timers with Lock Screen support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Method Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Kiron Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Method Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Kiron Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per year |
| Method Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Habit Lab free?

Habit Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Method free?

Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Habit Lab or Method have ads?

Both Habit Lab and Method show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Habit Lab or Method?

Habit Lab ships an update fortnightly, and Method every 3 days. Most recently, Habit Lab was updated on October 15, 2026 and Method on October 15, 2026.

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