Where Method runs: iPhone, Apple Watch, and web
A plain list of the devices Method runs on, the minimum versions, what each surface is for, and what Method does not support, so nobody installs it and finds out the hard way.
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The three surfaces
| Surface | Needs | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone app | iOS 26.0 or later, iPhone only | Starting scheduled sessions, logging strength sets, recording cardio, rest timer, Apple Health import, notifications, account and subscription |
| Web app | A modern browser at methodapp.net | Building and editing programs, saved sessions, exercise library, history, analytics, exports, account and billing |
| Apple Watch app | watchOS 26.1 or later, paired to the iPhone app | Recording cardio activities with live heart rate, pace, distance, and laps |
The split is deliberate. Planning wants a keyboard and a big screen. Logging wants the phone in your hand. Cardio wants the watch on your wrist.
iPhone
The iPhone app is the training surface. It shows the calendar of scheduled sessions, starts them, logs every set with the prescription in view, suggests loads when that setting is on, runs the rest timer as a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, records cardio with GPS for outdoor run, walk, and ride, imports Apple Health workouts in the background, and keeps working offline with queued writes that sync when you are back online.
The app targets iOS 26.0. It is built for iPhone only, not iPad, and does not run on Mac or Apple Vision.
Web
The web app is the planning and review surface. Programs are built here with blocks, weeks, and sessions, each session holding strength exercises and cardio activities with full prescriptions. Weeks can be duplicated, days reordered, fields bulk edited across any scope, and exercises swapped across the whole program. History, analytics, and CSV and PDF exports live here too, along with account settings and web billing.
The web app does not log workouts. A browser tab is a poor place to tick sets, and the phone is already in the gym.
Method does not publish a browser support matrix. The web app is built for current versions of the major browsers. If a feature misbehaves in a specific browser, tell support.
Apple Watch
The Method Watch app is embedded in the iPhone app and installs alongside it. It records cardio activities across the same 20 activity types as the phone, runs a real workout session for heart rate and energy, streams live metrics to the phone, supports manual laps that become splits in your history, and can be launched from a workout started in Apple Fitness. Completed activities are queued durably and uploaded through the phone.
It does not log strength workouts.
What Method does not run on
- Android. Method is deliberately Apple-first. There is no Android app, and one is not planned.
- iPad. There is no iPad app. The web app works on iPad in Safari.
- Mac. There is no Mac app. The web app works on Mac in any modern browser.
- Apple Vision. Not supported.
Account requirements
You sign in with Apple, Google, or an email address and password. Email sign-in requires verifying the address first. The same account works across iPhone, Apple Watch, and web.
Method Pro is sold on the web through Stripe and in the iPhone app through the App Store. Either purchase unlocks Pro everywhere; see the pricing page for what it includes.
Common questions
- Is Method on Android?
- No. Method is deliberately Apple-first. There is no Android app, and one is not planned.
- Is there an iPad or Mac app?
- No. The iPhone app is iPhone only. On an iPad or Mac, use the web app in a browser for programming, history, and analytics.
- What iOS version does Method need?
- iOS 26.0 or later on iPhone. The Apple Watch app needs watchOS 26.1 or later.
- Can I log workouts on the web?
- No. Logging strength and cardio happens in the iPhone app, and cardio can also be recorded on Apple Watch. The web app is for building programs and reviewing history and analytics.
- Does the Apple Watch app log lifting?
- No. The Method Watch app records cardio activities, with live metrics streamed to the phone and manual laps. Strength sets are logged on the iPhone.
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Related reading
Apple Health workout sync in Method: what imports, what writes back, and what does not
Method imports workouts from Apple Health in the background, including Apple Watch and Apple Fitness workouts and anything Strava or other apps write to Health. This page lists the activity types, the fields, the timing, and the edges.
Method vs Hevy: a workout tracker comparison for people who plan their training
Hevy is a social gym logger built around routines. Method is a program-first planner and logger. This page lays out exactly where they differ so you can pick the one that fits how you train.
Method vs Strong: a workout tracker comparison for program-first training
Strong is a long-running, simple gym logger with a full Apple Watch app and CSV export. Method is a planner and logger built around multi-week programs. This page sets out the differences plainly.
Exporting your training data from Method: CSV and PDF, exactly what is in each
Your training log is yours. This page lists the exact CSV columns Method writes, the three PDF documents it produces, where each export lives, and the limits on range and size.
Method writes and maintains this page. Every statement about Method is checked against the shipped product. If something here is out of date, email contact@methodapp.net. For general references, link to the Method homepage.