Frequently asked questions

Methode brings money planning and household responsibilities into one shared view. Built-in calculations, recurring schedules, and clear ownership help you organize the life you share. It is designed for couples and can also be used on your own.

Methode is coming to Mac and iPhone, with iCloud sync.

Yes. You can use Methode without a partner profile and add one later from Settings.

No. You can create a profile for your partner and organize responsibilities under their name before inviting them to join.

Both people can see the household's information. Subscription management is available to the account owner in Settings.

No. One household subscription supports up to two people. The account owner manages the subscription.

No. You enter your financial information yourself. Methode uses that information and your chosen preferences to calculate and organize your plans.

Calculations include proportional contributions to shared expenses based on income, and the relationship between savings contributions and goal target dates. Results depend on the information and preferences you enter.

You can organize routine responsibilities such as grocery shopping, scheduled upkeep such as a carpet cleaning every six months, and actions tied to renewal, expiration, or due dates, such as reviewing home insurance.

No. Items configured to recur carry forward according to their settings. You update information when circumstances change and enter actuals or balances when you want to keep those records current.

The Monthly Reset is a guided review that helps you reflect on the past month and prepare for the next. It brings the main things worth considering or updating into a consistent monthly ritual.

The Reset opens on the 25th and remains available through the 5th of the following month.

No. The Reset is optional. You can skip it and continue planning or updating information directly in Money and Life.

You get up to 30 days of full access without entering card details to start. You can subscribe during the trial or afterward.

After the trial, the app's main areas are paused until a subscription is active. Settings remains accessible so you can export your data or subscribe to continue.

You can export your data as CSV or JSON from Settings, including after the trial has ended.

Your household information is stored on your devices and synced through iCloud. Methode does not store that household information on its own servers.

For details about website signups and other personal information, read our Privacy Policy.

No. The app is supported by subscriptions, not advertising.