# Bend vs Templ

The clearest difference is rating: Bend at 4.8 against Templ's 1.0. Bend also leads on ratings volume (175K vs 2) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). Templ's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bend sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Templ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bend holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bend has 175K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Bend's written reviews are positive against 83% of Templ's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bend | Templ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (175K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bend-stretching-and-flexibility/id1513988468/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templ/id6443908249/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **175K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 259 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bowery Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513988467) | [Templ App Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650479951) |

## What reviewers say

### Bend

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

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #117 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers a wide variety of guided stretching and mobility routines designed to improve flexibility, relieve pain, and enhance overall well-being. With hundreds of exercises and programs for all levels, it aims to make daily movement a consistent and beneficial part of your life.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of stretching exercises, Daily routines for various needs (wake up, posture, sleep), Improve flexibility and mobility, Relieve pain in back, neck, hips, shoulders, Customizable routines, Suitable for all ages and experience levels

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $13.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership (70% Off) | $19.99 | 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) | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $39.99 | 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


### Templ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templ/id6443908249)

This app offers a comprehensive approach to health and wellness, providing guided programs for injury recovery, pain relief, and improved mobility. It features a variety of workouts, meditations, and recipes tailored to individual needs and goals.

**Highlights:** Exercise rehabilitation programs, Pain relief routines, Mobility and strength training, Pilates and Yoga sessions, Guided meditations, Nutritious recipes, Personalized content based on goals

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core Content Subscription - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Core Content - 3 months | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Core Content - 1 year | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bend free?

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

### Is Templ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bend or Templ?

Bend is rated higher. Bend averages 4.8 out of 5 from 175K ratings, while Templ averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bend or Templ have ads?

Neither Bend nor Templ shows ads.

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

Bend ships an update every 2 weeks, and Templ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bend was updated on November 5, 2026 and Templ on November 3, 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.*