Bend vs FitLab MOVE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bend
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.
- 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
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Bend is the simple, affordable way to make stretching & movement a part of your daily routine. With over 15 million users, our quick & convenient routines help improve your flexibility and maintain your natural range of motion as you get older. We offer hundreds of exercises and easy-to-follow routines designed for all ages and experience levels. It's never too early to start stretching everyday! “It’s like having a personal stretching coach in my pocket.” — The New York Times “I could never stick to my stretching routine. Then I found this app.” — Wirecutter STRETCHING IS IMPORTANT A simple, daily stretching routine can have a huge impact on your quality of life. Every time you stretch, you invest in your long-term health and longevity. Stretching benefits include: ⊕ Increase flexibility & mobility in your muscles and joints ⊕ Prevent and relieve pain in your lower back, neck, hips, shoulders and more ⊕ Reduce the risk of injury during outdoor activities and sports ⊕ Improve sleep quality and energy throughout the day ⊕ Improve posture and strengthen your core ⊕ Reduce stress & anxiety ⊕ Improve athletic performance ⊕ Improve circulation and blood flow ⊕ Accelerate muscle recovery ⊕ Improve balance & coordination ⊕ And more! YOUR BODY'S FAVORITE APP Bend offers dozens of daily stretching & mobility routines for every occasion. ⊕ “Wake Up” Designed to maintain your body’s natural mobility and range of motion. Simple, quick, convenient, and effective, you can do it anytime, anywhere, everyday. ⊕ “Posture Reset” Specifically designed to improve your posture with seated stretches that can correct habitual posture problems by increasing flexibility in the shoulders, back, and neck. ⊕ “Full Body” Focused on improving overall flexibility, with more than 20 stretching exercises and poses that target key muscles and joints throughout your entire body. ⊕ “Sleep” Gentle, long-hold stretches designed to help you unwind and de-stress after a long day at work through better quality of sleep, which is made possible by relieving muscle tension and relaxing the body. ⊕ “Expert” Advance group of stretching exercises and yoga poses that cover all major muscle groups and extremities. Flexibility and range of motion can be improved significantly with their more complex movements. ⊕ "Hips" Open and unlock tight hips with deep, focused stretches designed to improve hip flexibility and undo hours of inactivity from sitting at a desk, in a car, or on the couch. ⊕ "Hamstrings" Improve hamstring flexibility with subtle stretches designed to reduce hamstring tightness and relieve pressure on the knees, pelvis, and lower back. ⊕ "Lower Back" Reduce and prevent lower back pain with gentle stretches designed to increase flexibility in the lower back, pelvis, and hip flexors. ⊕ "Isometric" isometric exercise routines that build muscle, strength, balance, and range of motion in targeted areas through static muscle contraction. ⊕ And more! CREATE YOUR OWN Create your own custom stretching routine suited to your specific needs. Choose from hundreds of stretches, yoga poses, and isometric exercises in our library. EASY-TO-USE Bend makes stretching simple. We use custom illustrations and a timer to guide you through each routine. Every stretch has detailed instructions, information about its benefits, and specific things to be cautious about! STREAKS & ANALYTICS Our dashboard displays your streaks and analytics to track your progress and you can set reminders to help motivate you to stretch every day. Check your Bendometer as a quick way to see how consistent you’ve been stretching over the last few weeks. APPLE HEALTH Bend integrates with the Health app, giving users the option to sync health information and activity with Apple Health. FEEDBACK & SUPPORT If you have any questions, feedback, or suggestions, feel free to contact us at hello@bend.com! LEGAL Terms of Use: https://bend.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://bend.com/privacy
FitLab MOVE
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Welcome to the official FitLab MOVE app — your command center for crushing goals and staying connected to the box. Whether you're chasing new PRs, booking your next WOD, or celebrating wins with your crew, everything you need is right here. Track every rep, every lift, every breakthrough. Log your workouts, monitor your progress over time, and watch your PRs stack up. See exactly how far you've come and where you're headed next. Your fitness journey deserves data that keeps you fired up. Reserve your spot in classes with a single tap and never miss a session. From daily WODs to specialty programming, booking is fast and seamless. Plus, stay plugged into the FitLab MOVE community through the social feed — like and comment on your teammates' results, celebrate their victories, and keep the momentum going even when you're not in the gym. This is more than an app. It's your training partner, your accountability tool, and your direct line to the community that pushes you to be better every single day. Download now and take your FitLab Rehab experience everywhere you go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FitLab MOVE at none against Bend's 10. FitLab MOVE also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Bend's advantage is chart position (#46 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Bend sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FitLab MOVE asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Bend | FitLab MOVE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (175K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 175K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #46 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 259 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bowery Digital | FitLab Move |
Bugs and requests
Bend
Reported bugs
3 issues- Streak tracking issues and data loss
- Inability to access paid content after subscription
- Inconsistent app behavior and crashes
Requested features
6 requests- 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
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- Introduce social features and sharing
FitLab MOVE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bend
- Monthly Membership$4.991 Month
- Monthly Membership$9.991 Month
- Monthly Membership$13.991 Month
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- Annual Membership (70% Off)$19.991 Year
- Annual Membership (70% Off)$23.991 Year
- Annual Membership (70% Off)7 Days trial$23.991 Year
- Annual Membership (50% Off)2 variants$29.991 Year
- Annual Membership (50% Off)$39.991 Year
- Annual Membership$39.991 Year
FitLab MOVE
No in-app purchases









