# STRETCHIT vs Stretch

The clearest difference is update cadence: STRETCHIT at every 8 days against Stretch's every 5 weeks. STRETCHIT also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 3.2K). Stretch's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 61%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STRETCHIT sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stretch sells 17 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 Stretch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of STRETCHIT's written reviews are positive against 69% of Stretch's.

STRETCHIT ships an update every 8 days, Stretch every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STRETCHIT | Stretch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretchit-stretch-and-splits/id1124278517/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-stretching-and-mobility/id1565899308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StretchIt, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124278516) | [Breakthrough Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378613361) |

## 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 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-stretching-and-mobility/id1565899308)

This app offers expert-led stretching, flexibility, and mobility training for all levels. Improve your range of motion, reduce tension, and build a consistent stretching habit with structured programs, custom routines, and monthly challenges.

**Highlights:** Expert-led classes for all levels, Customizable stretch routines, Full daily programs, Monthly challenges, Progress tracking, Stretch reminders

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50% off monthly subscriptions | $4.99 | per month |
| 30% off monthly subscriptions | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly CS Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Stretch Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Quarterly access | $43.99 | per 3 months |
| 50% off yearly subscriptions | $49.99 | per year |
| 30% off yearly subscriptions | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly CS Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $149.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Stretch Annual Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Stretch Yearly Subscription 2 | $149.99 | per year |
| Stretch Yearly Subscription | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Variety of stretching routines
- 💪 Helpful for improving flexibility
- 🧘‍♀️ Good for relaxation and stress relief
- 🤗 Motivating and encouraging instructor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔇 Lack of audio cues or instructions
- 📱 Accessibility issues on larger devices
- 🤔 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues or inability to unsubscribe
- Blank screens or videos not playing
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Allow creating custom stretching routines
- Add audio/visual cues for transitions
- Integrate with fitness tracking apps
- Offer more free content for trial
- Provide alternative modifications for poses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STRETCHIT free?

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

### Is Stretch free?

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

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

Stretch is rated higher. STRETCHIT averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Stretch averages 4.8 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do STRETCHIT or Stretch have ads?

Neither STRETCHIT nor Stretch shows ads.

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

STRETCHIT ships an update every 8 days, and Stretch every 5 weeks. Most recently, STRETCHIT was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stretch on October 27, 2026.

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