# Stretching Mobility vs Stretch Mode

The clearest difference is ads: Stretching Mobility at none against Stretch Mode's shown. Stretching Mobility also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (15K vs 293). Stretch Mode's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 61%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stretching Mobility sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stretch Mode sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Stretching Mobility against 4.9 for Stretch Mode. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stretching Mobility has 15K ratings behind it against 293, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Stretching Mobility's written reviews are positive against 94% of Stretch Mode's.

Stretching Mobility ships an update every 8 days, Stretch Mode every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stretching Mobility | Stretch Mode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretching-mobility-stretchit/id1124278517/reviews) | **[4.9 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-mode-stretching/id1474254318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 293 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **93.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StretchIt, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124278516) | [Stretch Mode LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848187432) |

## What reviewers say

### Stretching Mobility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretching-mobility-stretchit/id1124278517)

This app offers guided flexibility and mobility training to improve athletic performance, reduce pain, and increase range of motion. It provides personalized recommendations, curated programs, and challenges to help users build a consistent stretching habit and achieve their fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Flexibility training for splits and backbends, Mobility exercises for athletic performance, Personalized training recommendations, Curated flexibility and mobility programs, Flexibility challenges, Competition feature with leaderboards, Extensive video instruction library

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Body Stretch | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Body Stretch (trial) | $4.99 | per month |
| Get Your Splits | $4.99 | per month |
| Get Your Splits (trial) | $4.99 | per month |
| Bendy Back | $4.99 | per month |
| Bendy Back (trial) | $4.99 | per month |
| Middle Split Stretch | $4.99 | per month |
| Middle Split Stretch (trial) | $4.99 | per month |
| Stretching flexibility Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $144.99 | per year |
| Flexibility. Yearly | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Effective for improving flexibility
- 🎯 Helps achieve specific goals (splits, backbends, etc.)
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and relaxing experience
- 🕰️ Variety of class lengths to fit schedules
- 🤸‍♀️ Challenging yet accessible for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🤔 Some classes too advanced for beginner level
- 🕹️ Difficult video controls (pausing, scrubbing)
- 🔇 No volume control for instructor audio
- 🔄 Inconsistent class lengths within programs

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback issues (freezing, crashing)
- Inaccurate class difficulty labeling
- Syncing issues with Apple Health

**Requested features**

- Calendar view to track progress
- Ability to replace scheduled classes
- More beginner-friendly and modified exercises
- Handstand and other advanced skill training
- Personalized recommendations based on feedback


### Stretch Mode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-mode-stretching/id1474254318)

This app offers guided stretching and mobility programs designed by physical therapists. It features daily video classes, on-demand sessions for specific body parts and goals, and personalized assessments to improve flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance performance.

**Highlights:** Doctor-designed stretching methods, Daily 10-20 minute video classes, 1500+ on-demand sessions, Personalized virtual mobility assessment, Custom routine builder, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Plan Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Gym Plan Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Gym Plan Yearly | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient
- 👍 Own physio therapist
- 👍 Love this app!
- 👍 Old guy approved
- 👍 Makes daily mobility easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Annoying
- 🐛 No support for troubleshooting
- 🐛 No Longer Supported?
- 🔒 Deliberately Crippled App Functionality

**Reported bugs**

- My assessment wouldn't progress past the 1st of 14 movements
- The daily class did not stay up to date
- Unable to use additionally on my IPad and the support feature in the app's Setting tab does not work
- Whenever I try to do screen mirroring onto my television it is blurry

**Requested features**

- Specific tracks like splits, increase hamstring mobility, increase thoracic mobility programs
- Where is the knee pain program
- Please add duration to the About the Class metrics
- Please make an app for Amazon Fire


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stretching Mobility free?

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

### Is Stretch Mode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stretching Mobility or Stretch Mode?

Stretch Mode is rated higher. Stretching Mobility averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Stretch Mode averages 4.9 from 293 ratings.

### Do Stretching Mobility or Stretch Mode have ads?

Stretch Mode shows ads; Stretching Mobility does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stretching Mobility or Stretch Mode?

Stretching Mobility ships an update every 8 days, and Stretch Mode every 5 weeks. Most recently, Stretching Mobility was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stretch Mode on September 17, 2026.

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