# STRETCHIT vs Bend

STRETCHIT and Bend both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Bend's written reviews are positive against 61% of STRETCHIT's. Bend also leads on ratings volume (175K vs 15K) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STRETCHIT sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bend sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 STRETCHIT against 4.8 for Bend. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bend has 175K ratings behind it against 15K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of STRETCHIT's written reviews are positive against 86% of Bend's.

STRETCHIT ships an update weekly, Bend every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | STRETCHIT | Bend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretchit-stretch-and-splits/id1124278517/reviews)** | [4.8 (175K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bend-stretching-and-flexibility/id1513988468/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15K | **175K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#51** |
| Size | 141 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [StretchIt, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124278516) | [Bowery Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513988467) |

## What reviewers say

### STRETCHIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretchit-stretch-and-splits/id1124278517)

This app offers guided flexibility and mobility training to improve athletic performance, reduce stiffness, and enhance overall well-being. It provides personalized recommendations, curated programs, and challenges to help users achieve their stretching goals and make it a consistent habit.

**Highlights:** Front, middle, and standing splits training, Backbend improvement, Mobility and strength development, Personalized training recommendations, Curated flexibility programs, Flexibility challenges and competitions, 100+ hours of video instruction

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Bend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bend-stretching-and-flexibility/id1513988468)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #114 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers a wide variety of guided stretching and mobility routines designed to improve flexibility, relieve pain, and enhance overall well-being. With hundreds of exercises and programs for all levels, it aims to make daily movement a consistent and beneficial part of your life.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of stretching exercises, Daily routines for various needs (wake up, posture, sleep), Improve flexibility and mobility, Relieve pain in back, neck, hips, shoulders, Customizable routines, Suitable for all ages and experience levels

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $13.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership (70% Off) | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (70% Off) | $23.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (70% Off) | $23.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (50% Off) | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (50% Off) | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Variety of stretching routines
- 👍 Customizable routines
- 👍 Helpful for improving flexibility and mobility
- 👍 Motivating with streak tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Streak tracking issues and data loss
- Inability to access paid content after subscription
- Inconsistent app behavior and crashes

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STRETCHIT free?

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

### Is Bend free?

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

### Which has better reviews, STRETCHIT or Bend?

STRETCHIT is rated higher. STRETCHIT averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Bend averages 4.8 from 175K ratings.

### Do STRETCHIT or Bend have ads?

Neither STRETCHIT nor Bend shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, STRETCHIT or Bend?

STRETCHIT ships an update weekly, and Bend every 2 weeks. Most recently, STRETCHIT was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bend on November 6, 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.*