5 Minute Pilates Workout vs Start Stretching
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
5 Minute Pilates Workout
This app offers quick, regular Pilates routines that can be done in under five minutes. It requires no special equipment and features clear instructions with 3D animations, making it suitable for beginners. Achieve your fitness goals with just a few minutes of practice daily.
- Under 5-minute workouts
- No specialist equipment needed
- Clear descriptions and 3D animations
- Beginner-friendly exercises
- Timer function
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5 Minutes Pilates means quick and regular pilates practice can become a reality No specialist equipment is required - just a soft floor or mat. Timer function ensures workouts take less than 5 minutes. All exercises have clear descriptions and 3D animations making it ideal for beginners. See what you can achieve in 5 minutes a day! ***** What's free: We offer 5 days of free access to all users. After this, you'll need to upgrade to the Pro version to continue using the app. This can be accessed through a subscription (monthly or annual) or for a one-time fee for 2 or 3 years. We also offer a reduced price and free access to the Pro version for those experiencing financial hardship. You can request an upgrade in the app on the upgrade page. All payments will be charged to your iTunes account 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/51333606 End User Licence Agreement: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/51333606
Start Stretching
Improve your physical flexibility with guided stretches designed for beginners. This app offers simple instructions and a built-in timer to make daily stretching convenient. Track your progress and integrate with your health app to monitor your fitness journey.
- Beginner-level stretches
- Easy-to-follow graphics and instructions
- Configurable stretch durations
- Built-in timer
- Health app integration
- Statistics tracking
- Automatic stretch cycling
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Start Stretching is a stretching coach intended for healthy individuals who are seeking to improve their physical flexibility. The app is an entry point into the world of flexibility training for anyone with the capability to perform a few basic movements. The app features a routine of beginner level stretches designed to help people improve their health and mobility, whether you have a minute or 10 to spare each day. Simple graphics with easy to follow instructions and a built-in timer make stretching convenient. Integration with the Health app allows tracking stretching time as a workout. ---------------------------------------- Why Stretch With Start Stretching? ---------------------------------------- - Basic stretches, clearly described – both textually and graphically - Configurable stretch durations for difficulty adjustment - Integration with the Health app to record your stretching workouts - Statistics tracking - Stretch hold length timing - Automatic cycling through the stretch routine
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 5 Minute Pilates Workout at none against Start Stretching's shown. 5 Minute Pilates Workout also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (92% vs 80%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. 5 Minute Pilates Workout sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Start Stretching sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 5 Minute Pilates Workout against 4.6 for Start Stretching. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.7K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of 5 Minute Pilates Workout's written reviews are positive against 80% of Start Stretching's.
5 Minute Pilates Workout ships an update every 2 weeks, Start Stretching every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 5 Minute Pilates Workout | Start Stretching |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.7K ratings) — better | 4.6 (3.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews — better | 79.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K — better | 3.6K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olson Applications Limited | Yogasoft Applications |
Customer experience
5 Minute Pilates Workout
Start Stretching
User reviews
5 Minute Pilates Workout
From 6.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💪 Effective workouts
- 👍 Easy to follow instructions
- ⏱️ Convenient 5-minute sessions
- 🎨 Clear visual demonstrations
- 🤸♀️ Beginner-friendly
Room to improve
- 💰 Subscription required for full access
- 🔇 Lack of audio/verbal cues
- 🔍 Small exercise illustrations
- 🧠 Limited guidance for proper form
Start Stretching
From 3.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward stretching routine
- 💪 Helpful for improving flexibility
- ⏱️ Effective timer and countdown features
- 📊 Useful statistics and progress tracking
Room to improve
- 🔍 Limited number of stretches
- 🤔 Lack of customization and progression options
- 💰 Premium version not worth the cost
- 🤯 Confusing instructions and interface for some users
Bugs and requests
5 Minute Pilates Workout
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent timer functionality
- Occasional app crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Customizable workout duration
- Warm-up and cool-down exercises
- Modifications for different fitness levels
- Integration with music/playlist apps
- Personalized workout plans
Start Stretching
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional freezing or looping issues
- Inconsistent behavior with left/right stretch variations
Requested features
4 requests- More stretching exercises and routines
- Ability to create custom stretching programs
- Guided audio or video instructions
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
In-app purchases
5 Minute Pilates Workout
- Premium Access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Monthly (half price)$2.491 Month
- Monthly (Concessions rate)$2.491 Month
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- Full access (15 % off)$3.991 Month
- Full access$4.991 Month
- Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Access$5.991 Year
- 6 monthly (Concessions rate)$7.496 Months
- 6 monthly$14.996 Months
- Annual (half price)$14.991 Year
- Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Annual$29.991 Year
- 1 month access$1.99
- Full upgrade$49.99
- 3 years pro access$59.99
Start Stretching
- Start Stretching Premium$1.99
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