# Bend vs Solid Core

The clearest difference is rating: Bend at 4.8 against Solid Core's 1.0. Bend also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (174K vs 1). Solid Core's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 27) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Solid Core asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bend holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bend has 174K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bend ships an update every 10 days, Solid Core every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bend | Solid Core |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (174K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bend-stretching-and-flexibility/id1513988468/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solid-core/id6738000669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **174K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 259 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bowery Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513988467) | [Konstantinos Anagnostakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/545699886) |

## What reviewers say

### Bend

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

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #105 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


### Solid Core

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solid-core/id6738000669)

Manage your bookings, check your remaining visits, and get information on available services. Stay updated with the latest news and offers.

**Highlights:** Make bookings, View visit balance, Access service information, Receive news updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bend free?

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

### Is Solid Core free?

Solid Core is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bend or Solid Core?

Bend is rated higher. Bend averages 4.8 out of 5 from 174K ratings, while Solid Core averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bend or Solid Core have ads?

Neither Bend nor Solid Core shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bend or Solid Core?

Bend ships an update every 10 days, and Solid Core every 14 months. Most recently, Bend was updated on October 1, 2026 and Solid Core on September 15, 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.*