Comparison

Stretch vs StretchBuddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stretch

This app offers expert-led stretching, flexibility, and mobility training for all levels. Improve your range of motion, reduce tension, and build a consistent stretching habit with structured programs, custom routines, and monthly challenges.

Highlights
  • Expert-led classes for all levels
  • Customizable stretch routines
  • Full daily programs
  • Monthly challenges
  • Progress tracking
  • Stretch reminders
Features
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Welcome to Stretch, the all-in-one app for stretching, flexibility, and mobility training. Whether you want to improve your flexibility, reduce tension, or simply feel better in your body, Stretch makes it easy with expert-led programming for all levels, bodies, and goals. Created by Certified Personal Trainer, Yoga Teacher, and Stretching & Flexibility Coach Sam Gach, Stretch offers full-length classes, structured programs, quick routines, monthly challenges, and more to help you build an effective stretching habit so you can move better and feel your best. Features include: - Expert-led classes for all levels and goals - Customizable stretch routines for every muscle group - Full daily programs for flexibility, mobility, splits, and more - Monthly challenges with prizes to keep you on track - Daily session to keep your practice fresh - Programming for all body types and needs - Progress tracking with streaks and stretch reminders No matter your experience level, Stretch gives you the tools to improve your flexibility, feel better in your body, and create a sustainable stretching habit. Over 300,000 users trust Stretch to help them move better, feel better, and create lasting habits. Featured in CNBC, NBC Sports, GQ, Ellen, Today Show, and PopSugar, Stretch is your trusted partner in flexibility and mobility training. Download Stretch and start your journey to better flexibility and mobility. Terms: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z04QJUfwpPOrxDLK-s9pVrSZ49dbBDSv/view?pli=1 Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CY5fUuTRkFgnMCJJrKrwXoj_MkGNzVMQ/view

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Stretch4 screens
StretchBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StretchBuddy at every 3 days against Stretch's every 5 weeks. Stretch's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 54) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stretch sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and StretchBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stretch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stretch has 3.2K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Stretch's written reviews are positive against 73% of StretchBuddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stretch ships an update every 5 weeks, StretchBuddy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stretch versus StretchBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStretchStretchBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better4.6 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.2K — better54
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB369 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBreakthrough AppsYoungsang Doh

Customer experience

Stretch

All ratings3,212 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative21.7%

StretchBuddy

All ratings54 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

Bugs and requests

Stretch

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues or inability to unsubscribe
  • Blank screens or videos not playing
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow creating custom stretching routines
  • Add audio/visual cues for transitions
  • Integrate with fitness tracking apps
  • Offer more free content for trial
  • Provide alternative modifications for poses

StretchBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Stretch

Subscriptions17
  • 50% off monthly subscriptions$4.991 Month
  • 30% off monthly subscriptions$6.991 Month
  • Monthly CS Subscription$8.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Stretch Monthly Subscription1 Month trial2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Quarterly access7 Days trial$43.993 Months
  • 50% off yearly subscriptions$49.991 Year
  • 30% off yearly subscriptions$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly CS Subscription$89.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Stretch Annual Subscription$149.991 Year
  • Stretch Yearly Subscription 2$149.991 Year
  • Stretch Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$149.991 Year
2 purchases

StretchBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Stretch free?
Stretch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StretchBuddy free?
StretchBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stretch or StretchBuddy?
Stretch is rated higher. Stretch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while StretchBuddy averages 4.6 from 54 ratings.
Do Stretch or StretchBuddy have ads?
Neither Stretch nor StretchBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stretch or StretchBuddy?
Stretch ships an update every 5 weeks, and StretchBuddy every 3 days. Most recently, Stretch was updated on October 30, 2026 and StretchBuddy on October 24, 2026.

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