Comparison

Equity Lab vs Method Terminal

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

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About

Equity Lab

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Review a hand after your session, test the range you faced, and get to the equity without digging through a cluttered workflow. Equity Lab is a focused heads-up Hold'em study workspace for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. BUILD AND COMPARE RANGES Create an opponent range with the 13×13 matrix, enter standard range notation, or start from a saved range. Use full- and half-weighted hand classes to model common mixed strategies. START FROM 6-MAX PREFLOP PRESETS Load built-in GTO preflop presets for common 6-max cash positions and actions. The bundled profile is based on online NL25 at 100bb, with rake and no ante. Inspect the selected spot, apply it to the calculator, and adjust the range for your own study. EXPLORE TURN AND RIVER CARDS See how every legal next card changes Hero's equity. Sort turn and river outcomes by equity, inspect individual runouts, and apply a selected card back to the board. SAVE THE SPOTS THAT MATTER Save custom ranges, revisit previous calculations, and mark important hands as favorites. Clear labels keep classic matchups and positional spots easy to find. CALCULATE WITH CLEAR INPUTS Compare hand versus hand or hand versus range across preflop, flop, turn, and river. Equity Lab presents the selected cards, range, board, and result in one focused workspace. Supported exact calculations enumerate every legal outcome. PREMIUM ACCESS Premium unlocks built-in GTO preflop ranges, weighted-range tools, Turn & River Equity Explorer, saved ranges, history, and favorites. Choose a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Restore previous purchases from the paywall at any time. Equity Lab is a study and analysis tool. It does not place bets, facilitate gambling, guarantee results, or replace independent decision-making. Need help? Use Support in Settings to contact us. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://antonbelousov.github.io/poker/EquityLab_PrivacyPolicy.html

About

Method Terminal

This app is a high-speed decision training system for tournament poker players. It focuses on improving split-second choices under pressure by simulating various game scenarios. The goal is to make correct plays feel automatic, reducing hesitation and mistakes.

Highlights
  • Structured tournament poker training
  • High-speed decision training system
  • 15 Core MTT Modules
  • Stack-depth range evolution
  • ICM & Final Table Pressure training
  • Spaced repetition for decision tracking
  • Dual feedback system (rule of thumb & logic)
Features
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Stop Guessing. Start Executing. Most tournament players don’t lose because they lack theoretical knowledge. They lose in small moments. Hesitation. Uncertainty. Avoidable preflop mistakes that quietly bleed chips. Method Terminal is a structured tournament poker trainer built to fix that. This is not a slow solver. This is not an endless video library. It is a high-speed decision training system designed to make the correct play feel automatic under pressure. Every spot, range, and scenario has been reviewed and audited by professional poker coach John Bradley. 100% Free. No Subscriptions. No Ads. All 15 core modules and hundreds of tournament scenarios are completely unlocked. No paywalls, no trial periods, and no credit card required. Inside the app: • 15 Core MTT Modules: Master preflop execution across RFI, 3-bet defense, isolations, and blind battles. • Stack-Depth Range Evolution: Train realistic stack dynamics from 100bb deep play down to 50bb, 25bb, and sub-15bb push/fold thresholds. • ICM & Final Table Pressure: Build sharp instincts for bubble dynamics, laddering, and late-stage tournament risk. • The Leak Bank: Built-in spaced repetition tracks your missed decisions and serves them back until the leak is permanently plugged. • Dual Feedback System: Get an immediate rule of thumb to keep your pace fast, plus an expandable tactical breakdown for the full mathematical logic. • Daily Warm-Up: Prime your decision-making in 90 seconds before firing up your tournament grind. Train decisions. Eliminate hesitation. Play with clarity under pressure. Terms of Use: https://methodterminal.com/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Equity Lab4 screens
Method Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Equity Lab at none against Method Terminal's 2. Method Terminal's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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. Method Terminal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Equity Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Equity Lab ships an update every 5 months, Method Terminal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Equity Lab versus Method Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEquity LabMethod Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAnton BelousovMethod Terminal Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Equity Lab

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Method Terminal

Subscriptions2
  • Founder Plan7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Standard Plan7 Days trial$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Equity Lab free?
Equity Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Method Terminal free?
Method Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Equity Lab or Method Terminal have ads?
Neither Equity Lab nor Method Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Equity Lab or Method Terminal?
Equity Lab ships an update every 5 months, and Method Terminal fortnightly. Most recently, Equity Lab was updated on October 8, 2026 and Method Terminal on October 16, 2026.

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