# Bend vs Microgreens Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bend at free with in-app purchases against Microgreens Tracker's subscription. Bend also leads on ratings volume (175K vs 3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Microgreens Tracker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bend sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Microgreens Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Microgreens Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bend has 175K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Microgreens Tracker's.

Bend ships an update every 10 days, Microgreens Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bend | Microgreens Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (175K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bend-stretching-and-flexibility/id1513988468/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microgreens-tracker/id6504773772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 259 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bowery Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513988467) | [Michael Ceryak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719839845) |

## What reviewers say

### Bend

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #76 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


### Microgreens Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microgreens-tracker/id6504773772)

This app helps you learn, plan, and track your microgreen growing journey. It provides guides for different varieties, allows custom timelines, and sends timely notifications for each step. Discover nutritional benefits and find the right microgreens for your health needs.

**Highlights:** Track microgreen growth with custom timelines, Access guides for various microgreen varieties, Receive timely notifications for growing steps, Learn about nutritional benefits of microgreens, Discover how to set up a grow room, Links to purchase seeds and supplies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bend free?

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

### Is Microgreens Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bend or Microgreens Tracker?

Microgreens Tracker is rated higher. Bend averages 4.8 out of 5 from 175K ratings, while Microgreens Tracker averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Bend or Microgreens Tracker have ads?

Neither Bend nor Microgreens Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bend or Microgreens Tracker?

Bend ships an update every 10 days, and Microgreens Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, Bend was updated on October 25, 2026 and Microgreens Tracker on October 20, 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.*