Comparison

pliability vs Stretch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

pliability

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
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Improve flexibility, recover faster, and move better with pliability - the Official Stretching Partner of HYROX and the mobility app trusted by elite athletes. pliability is your daily stretching, mobility, and flexibility coach. Guided routines help you loosen tight hips, relieve back pain, increase range of motion, and build consistent recovery into your training - for athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone who sits too much. ■ WHY ATHLETES CHOOSE PLIABILITY + Trusted by Tia-Clair Toomey, Laura Horvath, Jake Dearden and thousands of gyms worldwide + Official Stretching Partner of HYROX + Featured by Runner's World, Men's Health, Well+Good, and Inc. Magazine + 1,700+ guided stretching and mobility routines + Programs built by world-class coaches and physical therapists ■ WHAT YOU GET + Daily stretching routines, 12–20 minutes each + Targeted sessions for hips, back, shoulders, hamstrings, and neck + Recovery flows to reduce muscle soreness after workouts + Deep flexibility programs - splits, backbends, overhead mobility + Yoga-inspired mobility flows for every level + No equipment required - start instantly ■ PERSONALIZED TO YOU + Recommended sessions built around the areas you care about, refreshed every week + Set your session length before you start: short, medium, or long + Ask in your own words: "15 minute hip opener before a run" + Save favorites and build your own sessions ■ BUILT FOR EVERY ATHLETE + HYROX, CrossFit & functional fitness + Running, cycling & endurance sports + Weightlifting & strength training + Golf, swimming & combat sports + Yoga, Pilates & general wellness ■ MEASURE YOUR PROGRESS (iPhone + iPad) Our Mobility Test uses advanced on-device technology to measure your active range of motion. + Personalized 3-minute assessment + Detailed report with custom stretching recommendations + Track improvement over weeks and months ■ TRAIN ANYWHERE + Stream on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or AirPlay + Download any routine for offline sessions + Short sessions fit any schedule ■ CONNECTS TO YOUR DATA + Syncs with WHOOP, Garmin, and Apple Health + See how mobility work affects your recovery scores + Build smarter recovery into your training load ■ MIND-BODY FOCUS + Breathwork and mindfulness cues in every session + Calm your nervous system while you move + Build a stretching habit that actually sticks Ready to move better? Download pliability and start your 7-day free trial. Get the full library of stretching, mobility, yoga, and recovery routines - trusted by HYROX, CrossFit champions, and athletes who train for performance. Stretch. Move. Recover. pliability move more human.™ Terms of Service: https://pliability.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://pliability.com/privacy-policy/

About

Stretch

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
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Welcome to Stretch, the all-in-one app for stretching, flexibility, and mobility training. Whether you want to improve your flexibility, reduce tension, or simply feel better in your body, Stretch makes it easy with expert-led programming for all levels, bodies, and goals. Created by Certified Personal Trainer, Yoga Teacher, and Stretching & Flexibility Coach Sam Gach, Stretch offers full-length classes, structured programs, quick routines, monthly challenges, and more to help you build an effective stretching habit so you can move better and feel your best. Features include: - Expert-led classes for all levels and goals - Customizable stretch routines for every muscle group - Full daily programs for flexibility, mobility, splits, and more - Monthly challenges with prizes to keep you on track - Daily session to keep your practice fresh - Programming for all body types and needs - Progress tracking with streaks and stretch reminders No matter your experience level, Stretch gives you the tools to improve your flexibility, feel better in your body, and create a sustainable stretching habit. Over 300,000 users trust Stretch to help them move better, feel better, and create lasting habits. Featured in CNBC, NBC Sports, GQ, Ellen, Today Show, and PopSugar, Stretch is your trusted partner in flexibility and mobility training. Download Stretch and start your journey to better flexibility and mobility. Terms: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z04QJUfwpPOrxDLK-s9pVrSZ49dbBDSv/view?pli=1 Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CY5fUuTRkFgnMCJJrKrwXoj_MkGNzVMQ/view

Screenshots

pliability4 screens
Stretch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stretch at none against pliability's shown. Stretch also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 41%). pliability's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (10K vs 3.2K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. pliability sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for pliability against 4.8 for Stretch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of pliability's written reviews are positive against 69% of Stretch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pliability ships an update every 5 days, Stretch monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
pliability versus Stretch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpliabilityStretch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10K ratings)4.8 (3.2K ratings)
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews69.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better3.2K
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB159 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerpliability, LLCBreakthrough Apps

Customer experience

pliability

All ratings10,011 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews543 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative49.4%

Stretch

All ratings3,208 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative21.7%

User reviews

pliability

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Stretch

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

pliability

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Stretch

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

pliability

Subscriptions2
  • Athlete Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Athlete Annual Subscription7 Days trial$179.991 Year
17 purchases

Stretch

Subscriptions17
  • 50% off monthly subscriptions$4.991 Month
  • 30% off monthly subscriptions$6.991 Month
  • Monthly CS Subscription$8.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Stretch Monthly Subscription1 Month trial2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Quarterly access7 Days trial$43.993 Months
  • 50% off yearly subscriptions$49.991 Year
  • 30% off yearly subscriptions$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly CS Subscription$89.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Stretch Annual Subscription$149.991 Year
  • Stretch Yearly Subscription 2$149.991 Year
  • Stretch Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is pliability free?
pliability 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, pliability or Stretch?
pliability and Stretch are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 3.2K ratings respectively.
Do pliability or Stretch have ads?
pliability shows ads; Stretch does not.
Which is updated more often, pliability or Stretch?
pliability ships an update every 5 days, and Stretch monthly. Most recently, pliability was updated on September 23, 2026 and Stretch on September 19, 2026.

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