Comparison

Stretch Timer vs Vayu

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

Head to head
About

Stretch Timer

This app helps you perform muscle stretches correctly by timing each hold and rest period. Set your desired stretch duration, rest time, and repetitions for a guided stretching routine. Achieve optimal benefits from your stretches with simple, clear guidance.

Highlights
  • Customizable stretch and rest durations
  • Set number of repetitions
  • 5-second count-in before starting
  • Audible tones for stretch start/end
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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Stretch Timer is a simple timer for getting the perfect muscle stretches. When stretching, it is important to hold the stretch for the right amount of time to get all the benefits. You also need to keep track of how many reps (repetitions) you have done. Spin the selectors to select the number of seconds for each stretch - up to 60 seconds – and each rest interval, then the number of reps required. When you tap the main display, you'll get a count-in, and then the display will guide you through each stretch and rest period, optionally guiding you with audible cues. It's that simple to use, and simple to follow, which means you get the perfect stretches every time. IMPORTANT: Always consult a health professional before commencing a stretching routine.

About

Vayu

This app offers guided breathing exercises with haptic and audio feedback to promote relaxation and mindfulness. It features personalized sessions, reminders, and an AI chatbot for wellness guidance, all accessible from your Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Personalized breathing sessions
  • Haptic and audio guidance
  • Mindfulness reminders
  • Health app integration
  • AI-powered wellness chatbot
  • Breathing analytics dashboard
Features
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Vayu is your daily breathing companion. Close your eyes and follow the breath: gentle taps lead every inhale, hold and exhale, with immersive sound, so you can practice without watching a screen. A few quiet minutes is enough to settle your nervous system, ease stress, sharpen focus or wind down for sleep. FOR WHEN - You're lying awake and your mind won't slow down - Your heart is racing before a presentation, an exam or a hard conversation - You have two minutes between meetings and need to reset - You want to breathe with your eyes closed, on a train or at your desk - The afternoon slump hits and you want energy without more coffee WHO IT'S FOR People new to breathwork who want to be guided, and people who already know box breathing or 4-7-8 and want something to keep the count for them. WHY VAYU Eyes-closed guidance. Your iPhone leads each phase of the breath with gentle vibrations, so no watch is needed. If you wear an Apple Watch, the taps move to your wrist. Tuned to you. Your heart rate and HRV inform the sessions Vayu suggests, so the practice fits where your body is right now. Built for real life. Two minutes between meetings, or a longer session before bed. There is nothing to catch up on. WHAT'S INSIDE - Guided techniques: box breathing, 4-7-8, alternate nostril (Anulom Vilom), cyclic sighing and more classic pranayama. - Curated sessions for stress, sleep, focus and energy. - Heart rate and HRV insights that show how each session calms your body. - Sessions saved to Apple Health as Mindful Minutes. - A personal AI coach that suggests the right practice for this moment. - A private journal for your mood and reflections. - Streaks and a simple dashboard to see your progress over time. - An Apple Watch companion for breathwork on your wrist. Breathe better, live better. Take a breath, and begin. Privacy Policy: https://vayu-prana.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://vayu-prana.com/terms

Screenshots

Stretch Timer4 screens
Vayu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vayu at 100% against Stretch Timer's 50%. Vayu also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (3.9 vs 3.2). Stretch Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Vayu is free to download; Stretch Timer costs $1.99 up front. Vayu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Stretch Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vayu holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Stretch Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vayu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stretch Timer ships an update every 31 months, Vayu every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Stretch Timer versus Vayu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStretch TimerVayu
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (5 ratings)3.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings517 — better
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB197 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAllister JenksPrana Labs Inc.

Customer experience

Stretch Timer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Vayu

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stretch Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Vayu

Subscriptions2
  • Vayu Pro Plan$8.991 Month
  • Vayu Pro Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Vayu by Prana Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is Stretch Timer free?
Stretch Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vayu free?
Vayu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stretch Timer or Vayu?
Vayu is rated higher. Stretch Timer averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Vayu averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.
Do Stretch Timer or Vayu have ads?
Vayu shows ads; Stretch Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Stretch Timer or Vayu?
Stretch Timer ships an update every 31 months, and Vayu every 4 days. Most recently, Stretch Timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Vayu on November 14, 2026.

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