Primal Training vs StretchBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Primal Training
This app focuses on building strength in the end ranges of motion to improve mobility and flexibility. It offers structured programming, detailed exercise videos, and access to a large exercise library to help users perform better, recover faster, and resolve pain.
- Mobility programming for longevity and performance
- Detailed mobility exercise videos
- Access to over 100 exercise techniques
- Apple Watch integration with HealthKit
- Community support for mobility coaching
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Strength is the KEY component for sustainable mobility. Our approach is based on building strength in the end ranges so you can own your new ranges. We bridge the gap between flexibility and mobility and create long lasting results. We are a proven mobility coaching approach and community that will have you perform better, recover faster and resolve your pain. * Mobility Programming Focusing On Longevity, Pain Management And Increased Performance * Detailed Mobility Exercise Videos * Designated Mobility Coach By Your Side * Access To The Primal Exercise Library Of Over 100+ Powerful, Effective Exercise Techniques * Connect to Apple Watch (synced with Healthkit)! Not a member yet? Visit our website!
StretchBuddy
This app provides expert-backed, 7-minute stretching routines designed to relieve pain, improve posture, and increase flexibility. It offers focused sessions for various needs, including pain relief, aesthetic enhancement, and body development, with progress tracking and long-term challenges.
- Expert-backed stretching routines
- 7-minute focused sessions
- Pain relief and mobility focus
- Aesthetic enhancement routines
- Body development programs
- Daily routine tracking
- Unlockable bonus exercises
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Relieve Pain. Move Freely. Feel Better in 7 Minutes a Day. For years, I sat eight hours a day chasing deadlines. I ignored the ache building in my neck and shoulders — until it wasn't just an ache anymore. Sitting, standing, even sleeping got hard. I spent thousands on treatments that helped for a day, maybe two. What actually worked wasn't a treatment. It was rebuilding the mobility I'd lost from years of poor posture and neglected muscles. That routine became StretchBuddy — built so you don't have to spend years and thousands of dollars figuring it out yourself. Your Personal Stretching Coach StretchBuddy improves flexibility, reduces everyday aches, fixes posture, and helps you move better. In as little as 7 minutes a day. Choose Your Focus — Upper Body: neck, shoulders, chest & back — Lower Body: hips, glutes, hamstrings & calves Or follow a guided program for: Back pain · Shoulder pain · Better posture · Sleep & relaxation · Constipation relief · Daily mobility And if you want to go further, train toward your front and middle splits with our progressive flexibility challenges. Why StretchBuddy — Guided routines for every level — Personalized flexibility programs built around your goals — Progressive training toward your front & middle splits — 4 exclusive 1-year flexibility challenges — Workout length that fits your schedule, not the other way around — Calendar tracking that builds the habit Whether you're in pain right now or just want to stay ahead of it, StretchBuddy helps you build a stronger, more flexible body — one session at a time. What People Are Saying "This app made my flexibility the best it's ever been. Thanks!" — Egor Panchenko "A convenient and effective solution for prioritizing health through stretching." — Softonic "No gimmicks, just stretching exercises that work." — Mdgrieve Your body is your most valuable investment. A few minutes a day is all it takes to feel the difference — and keep feeling it for years. Try StretchBuddy Pro Free for 3 Days Unlimited routines. Personalized programs. All 4 flexibility challenges. Full progress tracking. Early Bird: 50% Off After Your Trial Start free. Cancel anytime in the first 3 days and pay nothing. After that, lock in 50% off Pro for signing up this month. This offer ends soon.
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Verdict
Primal Training and StretchBuddy both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of StretchBuddy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Primal Training's. StretchBuddy also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (54 vs 14). Primal Training's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating and ads 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. StretchBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Primal Training asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Primal Training against 4.6 for StretchBuddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 54 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Primal Training's written reviews are positive against 73% of StretchBuddy's.
Primal Training ships an update monthly, StretchBuddy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Primal Training | StretchBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14 ratings) — better | 4.6 (54 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 72.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 54 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 369 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Primal Mobility Inc. | Youngsang Doh |
Customer experience
Primal Training
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In-app purchases
Primal Training
No in-app purchases
StretchBuddy
- Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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