# Stretch Mode vs Progressive Overloader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Progressive Overloader at none against Stretch Mode's 4. Progressive Overloader also leads on ads (none vs shown). Stretch Mode's advantage is ratings volume (294 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stretch Mode sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Progressive Overloader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Stretch Mode against 5.0 for Progressive Overloader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stretch Mode has 294 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Stretch Mode's written reviews are positive against 100% of Progressive Overloader's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stretch Mode | Progressive Overloader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-mode-stretching/id1474254318/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-overloader/id6783063775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **294** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stretch Mode LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848187432) | [TIMOTHY ERIC BURTELL](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783063777) |

## What reviewers say

### Stretch Mode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-mode-stretching/id1474254318)

This app offers guided stretching and mobility programs designed by physical therapists. It features daily video classes, on-demand sessions for specific body parts and goals, and personalized assessments to improve flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance performance.

**Highlights:** Doctor-designed stretching methods, Daily 10-20 minute video classes, 1500+ on-demand sessions, Personalized virtual mobility assessment, Custom routine builder, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Plan Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Gym Plan Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Gym Plan Yearly | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient
- 👍 Own physio therapist
- 👍 Love this app!
- 👍 Old guy approved
- 👍 Makes daily mobility easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Annoying
- 🐛 No support for troubleshooting
- 🐛 No Longer Supported?
- 🔒 Deliberately Crippled App Functionality

**Reported bugs**

- My assessment wouldn't progress past the 1st of 14 movements
- The daily class did not stay up to date
- Unable to use additionally on my IPad and the support feature in the app's Setting tab does not work
- Whenever I try to do screen mirroring onto my television it is blurry

**Requested features**

- Specific tracks like splits, increase hamstring mobility, increase thoracic mobility programs
- Where is the knee pain program
- Please add duration to the About the Class metrics
- Please make an app for Amazon Fire


### Progressive Overloader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-overloader/id6783063775)

This app helps you plan, execute, and track your strength training progress. It offers a straightforward, ad-free experience for logging your lifts and monitoring your development over time.

**Highlights:** Strength progression planning, Lift execution guidance, Progress monitoring, Ad-free experience, No-nonsense lift logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stretch Mode free?

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

### Is Progressive Overloader free?

Progressive Overloader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stretch Mode or Progressive Overloader?

Progressive Overloader is rated higher. Stretch Mode averages 4.9 out of 5 from 294 ratings, while Progressive Overloader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Stretch Mode or Progressive Overloader have ads?

Stretch Mode shows ads; Progressive Overloader does not.

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