# pliability vs Bend

pliability and Bend both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Bend's written reviews are positive against 41% of pliability's. Bend also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (174K vs 10K). pliability's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pliability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Bend sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 pliability against 4.8 for Bend. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bend has 174K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of pliability's written reviews are positive against 86% of Bend's.

pliability ships an update every 5 days, Bend every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pliability | Bend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pliability-stretch-and-mobility/id1175346453/reviews) | [4.8 (174K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bend-stretching-and-flexibility/id1513988468/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **174K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#40** |
| Size | 264 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [pliability, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175346452) | [Bowery Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513988467) |

## What reviewers say

### pliability

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pliability-stretch-and-mobility/id1175346453)

Enhance flexibility, mobility, and recovery with guided stretching routines. This app offers personalized programs, progress tracking, and integrates with fitness devices to help users move better and prevent injuries.

**Highlights:** 1,700+ guided stretching routines, Customized mobility training programs, Instant start, no equipment required, Mobility Test for personalized assessment, Short, effective workouts (12-20 mins), Offline video downloads, Integrates with WHOOP, Garmin, Apple Health

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Athlete Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Athlete Annual Subscription | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Life-changing for mobility and recovery
- 👍 Consistent daily routines
- 🧘‍♀️ Meditative and calming experience
- 🏋️‍♀️ Effective for athletes and active individuals
- 🔍 Detailed mobility assessment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔇 Intrusive and repetitive voiceover
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- 📚 Repetitive and limited exercise selection

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to cancel subscription easily
- Recurring charges even after cancellation
- Mobility assessment not accurately detecting issues
- Syncing issues between app and website
- Airplay and Chromecast functionality not working reliably

**Requested features**

- Ability to mute or adjust volume of voiceover and music separately
- More personalized and adaptive mobility programs based on assessment
- Integration with Apple Health and other fitness tracking platforms
- Improved navigation and search functionality
- Offline mode for routines


### Bend

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

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #90 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers a simple and affordable way to incorporate daily stretching into your routine. It provides hundreds of stretches and yoga poses, along with guided routines designed to improve flexibility, relieve pain, and enhance overall well-being for all ages and experience levels.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of stretches and yoga poses, Dozens of guided stretching routines, Customizable routine creation, Routines for specific needs (e.g., posture, sleep), Improve flexibility and mobility, Relieve pain and reduce injury risk

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access: All Routines | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access: All Routines | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access: All Routines | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access: All Routines | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $13.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership (50% Off) | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (70% Off) | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (50% Off) | $23.99 | 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) | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (60% Off) | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (70% Off) | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (50% Off) | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (50% Off) | $35.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (50% Off) | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (50% Off) | $49.99 | 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 pliability free?

pliability 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, pliability or Bend?

pliability and Bend are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 174K ratings respectively.

### Do pliability or Bend have ads?

pliability shows ads; Bend does not.

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

pliability ships an update every 5 days, and Bend every 10 days. Most recently, pliability was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bend on September 24, 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.*