# Bend vs Body Lab Studios

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Body Lab Studios at none against Bend's 10. Body Lab Studios also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (11.0.0 vs 17.0). Bend's advantage is ratings volume (175K vs 1) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bend sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Body Lab Studios asks for nothing beyond the download.

Body Lab Studios 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bend | Body Lab Studios |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (175K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bend-stretching-and-flexibility/id1513988468/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/body-lab-studios/id6504993337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 259 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bowery Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513988467) | [Body Lab Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736633930) |

## What reviewers say

### Bend

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

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #115 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


### Body Lab Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/body-lab-studios/id6504993337)

Book and manage fitness sessions at a premier wellness studio. Access infrared and vacutherm equipment for a holistic approach to health, including personalized plans for body sculpting and recovery.

**Highlights:** Book fitness sessions, Manage fitness journey, Infrared equipment, Vacutherm equipment, Personalized fitness plans, Wellness pod sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bend free?

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

### Is Body Lab Studios free?

Body Lab Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bend or Body Lab Studios?

Body Lab Studios is rated higher. Bend averages 4.8 out of 5 from 175K ratings, while Body Lab Studios averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bend or Body Lab Studios have ads?

Neither Bend nor Body Lab Studios shows ads.

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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.*