# Method vs Arc

The clearest difference is ads: Arc at none against Method's shown. Arc also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Method's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Method sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Arc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Method ships an update every 5 days, Arc daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Method | Arc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cooper Rae](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893768928) | [DANIEL BOZINOVSKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894956602) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Arc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-ai-personal-trainer/id6784924213)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arc Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Arc Pro | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Method free?

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

### Is Arc free?

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

### Do Method or Arc have ads?

Method shows ads; Arc does not.

### Which is updated more often, Method or Arc?

Method ships an update every 5 days, and Arc daily. Most recently, Method was updated on October 25, 2026 and Arc on October 31, 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.*