# Flexibility Stretching vs Bend

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bend at 175K against Flexibility Stretching's 243. Bend also leads on chart position (#49 vs unranked). Flexibility Stretching's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flexibility Stretching sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days 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 — 4.9 for Flexibility Stretching against 4.8 for Bend. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bend has 175K ratings behind it against 243, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 87% and 86% positive.

Flexibility Stretching ships an update fortnightly, Bend every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flexibility Stretching | Bend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexibility-stretching-flexy/id1505648475/reviews)** | [4.8 (175K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bend-stretching-and-flexibility/id1513988468/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 243 | **175K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 86.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#49** |
| Size | 64 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Kotzebue](https://appshunter.io/developer/832112887) | [Bowery Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513988467) |

## What reviewers say

### Flexibility Stretching

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexibility-stretching-flexy/id1505648475)

This app guides you through daily stretching routines to improve your range of motion, strength, and flexibility. Inspired by Yoga and backed by science, it helps release connective tissue for better mobility and reduced stress. Features include expert-designed programs, progress tracking, and voice coaching.

**Highlights:** Daily guided stretching routines, Pre-made programs, New routines daily, Inspired by Yin Yoga, Stress and anxiety reduction, Progress tracking, Voice coach guidance, Daily reminders

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full membership | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Membership | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Full membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Secret Discount | $29.99 | per year |
| Full membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Full membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Full membership | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to follow routines
- 😌 Soothing and relaxing experience
- ✨ Makes body feel loose and fluid
- ⏱️ Reasonable session lengths (around 20 mins)
- 🧘‍♀️ Combines stretching and meditation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Limited exercise variety
- ⏳ Lack of customer support response
- 💰 Subscription required for some features
- 💸 Yearly fee may not be justified by content
- 🤷‍♀️ Repetitive exercises over time

**Reported bugs**

- No customer support response for over 20 weeks
- No customer support response for 2 weeks

**Requested features**

- More content added over time
- More variety in stretches
- Difficulty levels
- Ability to provide preferences for tailored classes
- Make more exercises free


### Bend

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

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #94 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 Flexibility Stretching free?

Flexibility Stretching 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, Flexibility Stretching or Bend?

Flexibility Stretching is rated higher. Flexibility Stretching averages 4.9 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while Bend averages 4.8 from 175K ratings.

### Do Flexibility Stretching or Bend have ads?

Neither Flexibility Stretching nor Bend shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flexibility Stretching or Bend?

Flexibility Stretching ships an update fortnightly, and Bend every 10 days. Most recently, Flexibility Stretching was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bend on October 28, 2026.

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