# Bend: Stretching & Flexibility — user reviews > 2,300 indexed App Store user reviews of Bend by Bowery Digital, rated 4.80/5 from 172,845 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bend-stretching-and-flexibility/id1513988468/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bend-stretching-and-flexibility/id1513988468.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 147,820 · 4★ 15,547 · 3★ 5,744 · 2★ 1,367 · 1★ 2,367 ## What do users think of Bend? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 👍 Variety of stretching routines - 👍 Customizable routines - 👍 Helpful for improving flexibility and mobility - 👍 Motivating with streak tracking - 👍 Affordable subscription **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes and bugs - 🔒 Everything locked behind paywall - 🔒 No free trial to test full functionality - 🔒 Expensive subscription for limited content - 👎 Lack of visual guidance and instructions for stretches - 👎 Repetitive and stagnant content **Commonly reported bugs** - Streak tracking issues and data loss - Inability to access paid content after subscription - Inconsistent app behavior and crashes **Most requested features** - Add more stretching categories and routines - Provide more free content and trial options - Allow customization of stretch order and duration - Implement voice guidance and video demonstrations - Add Apple Watch support and integration - Introduce social features and sharing ## Newest reviews (18 of 2,300) ### 2/5 — Not great for beginners *2026-08-25, version 7.7.0* The pictures are very small and you get no time to study them to see what you’re supposed to be doing before the time starts. There’s no ability to adjust for any mobility or physical issues. ### 5/5 — Love it *2026-08-23, version 7.6.5* Easy and quick to fit in with my shift work and can change it up depending on how much time I have available ### 5/5 — Love it! *2026-08-22, version 7.6.5* Easy to follow and I like the flows. I like how you can adjust the flows to your liking as well! ### 5/5 — Changed my life! *2026-08-22, version 7.6.5* All I needed to get myself into stretching.. easy, clear, high quality! Being in my mid 30’s, this app is helping me to stay fit and capable to do my running without injury. Love it! ### 5/5 — Love it! *2026-08-22, version 7.6.5* I love how easy it is to find something that works for me! ### 5/5 — Good to Know *2026-08-21, version 7.6.5* Sorry, just getting started? 😊 mom ### 5/5 — Great app! *2026-08-21, version 7.6.5* Great app to up your flexibility! Especially going into your 50’s! ### 5/5 — Love it! *2026-08-21, version 7.6.5* I don’t have to think about it, I just follow the lead and I feel great! Definitely seeing how this is beneficial to my health, mind and my flexibility. Huge stress reliever for me. ### 5/5 — What I love about BEND *2026-08-21, version 7.6.5* It has good groupings of stretches for me to use. And I can easily be consistent with it. ### 5/5 — Simple, beautiful and easy to use *2026-08-21, version 7.6.5* I used the app for years and then stopped for a while (injured). Having tried several yoga/stretching apps over the years, this is the one I return to. The updates are superb and the app still stays true to its roots - ‘simple, beautiful and easy to use’. Daily morning routine and love it - with my three customised versions ❤️ ### 5/5 — What i like *2026-08-21, version 7.6.5* The wheel moving around the screen is a good visual. It is easy to do once you get a routine started, if unable to do on one day its easy to pick right up where you left off. I like the idea of no music.... just the tics at the last few seconds of each exercise as it counts down to zero. ### 5/5 — An app that respects your time *2026-08-20, version 7.6.5* It flows really well from on stretch to the next. I appreciate not having some gleeful instructor cheering me on. If I need instructions, I can click in the little “i” icon. I feel like the app respects me and my time. ### 5/5 — Great *2026-08-20, version 7.6.5* Easy to follow and large variety of stretches! ### 5/5 — Great stretching app *2026-08-20, version 7.6.5* I was having issues with my running , sore calves and ankles and not being able to run. Started bend 3 weeks ago and have had no issues since , very easy to follow , loads of different exercises to follow , it definitely works! ### 5/5 — Great Ap for Flexibility *2026-08-20, version 7.6.5* It’s a great stretching and flexibility program and I love how it reminds me every day! Always giving me options for all my parts that need a good stretch! Very intuitive too! Loving it !! ### 5/5 — Great app and affordable! *2026-08-19, version 7.6.5* The guided stretches and the variety from morning to bedtime. ### 5/5 — Simple and effective way to get yourself stretching *2026-08-19, version 7.6.5* I love this app, particularly the simple pics with more info if I need it, the beeps so I know when to move without looking, and the reminders. And also the different options for combinations of stretches including 5 mins a day, which is helping me to do way more than I used to. The streak function is also helpful as that motivates me to do it every day. Worth it! ### 5/5 — The bend to rule them all *2026-08-19, version 7.6.5* Great to use everyday, I have improved a lot since I started using it ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Poor customer service *2026-08-24, version 7.7.0* I don’t recommend ### 1/5 — Streak? More guilt? *2026-08-19, version 7.6.5* Unfortunately I’ve paid for a year of this but can’t bring myself to do something else that’s going to guilt me for skipping a day. Not for me. ### 1/5 — Please i want to refund. *2026-08-17* I want a refund. It would be nice if there was something like a one-week free trial. ### 1/5 — Used to be good, now just a bad experience *2026-08-16, version 7.6.5* This app used to be free and it was simple and I enjoyed it. And now 1000+ questions just to start 5 mins stretch is just too much. Deleting this one, unfortunately. People nowadays choose marketing over experience, and its’s sad ### 1/5 — Horrible *2026-08-06, version 7.6.5* Bad you have to pay ### 1/5 — No Free Trial *2026-08-02, version 7.6.5* I’m not paying for an app in the first second of getting it. Offer a free trial; if it works for me, I would happily pay for it. ### 1/5 — Disappointed. *2026-07-28, version 7.6.4* I'm quite disappointed with this app. Most fitness and exercise apps vary routines by introducing different movements or exercises, but this one keeps the routines static and repeats the same sequence without change. Although custom routines can be created, users should be able to expect expert-guided programming from the app's developers. More concerning, some of the stretches included have long been considered poor practice for long-term joint health, including the quad-stretch variation the app promotes. I would not recommend this app to users at any fitness level. ### 1/5 — Misleading *2026-07-24, version 7.6.4* This tends to happen with apps these days, they dont tell you they are focused on you being a paying member and as soon as you have completed a lengthy set up process (and grab some free data from you) they begin with adds and all sorts of shenanigans. An app needs to be upfront about these things if you present as a free app initially, stay that way. ### 1/5 — 😂 *2026-07-19, version 7.6.4* Too many clicks, just get to the stretching ### 1/5 — Scam - They charge you more *2026-07-13, version 7.6.3* I was told I’d be charged $3.33/month. I was immediately charged $63.58. It’s a scam and they charge you more than they say they will - do not download. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Super utile *2026-08-25, version 7.6.5* J’aime beaucoup Bend. C’est une formule qui me permet d’intégrer les exercices dont mon corps a besoin au quotidien! ### 5/5 — I’m bendable *2026-08-25, version 7.6.5* Simple and effective. Keeps me on track and I’m feeling better all the time. ### 5/5 — It’s Great! *2026-08-25, version 7.6.5* I’m feeling better! The reminders are helpful to remember to do it. Thanks for making it easy to stretch and feel better. ### 5/5 — Simple! *2026-08-24, version 7.6.5* I like how simple it is to use. ### 5/5 — Great App *2026-08-24, version 7.6.5* The reminders and the overall feeling after stretching ### 5/5 — Simple to follow *2026-08-24, version 7.6.5* So far so good ### 5/5 — Aid for my goals *2026-08-24, version 7.6.5* I like the stretch options, keeping a streak, & especially helping me do something that I really need to do! ### 5/5 — Great *2026-08-23, version 7.6.5* Easy to understand and easy interface ### 5/5 — Variety *2026-08-23, version 7.6.5* I love the variety of the stretches, and the short videos that show me how to do it. ### 5/5 — Fantastic app *2026-08-23, version 7.6.5* I’ve really been enjoying the Bend app. It’s simple, intuitive, and makes stretching and mobility work feel much more approachable. The guided sessions are easy to follow, and I love that I can fit them into my routine without needing a huge amount of time. It’s a great app for anyone looking to improve flexibility, mobility, and overall movement. Highly recommended! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*