Comparison

Stretch for Pain Relief Upper vs Stark Stretch

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

Head to head
About

Stretch for Pain Relief Upper

This app offers guided stretching routines to alleviate upper body muscle pain caused by tightness. It focuses on restoring flexibility, improving joint mobility, and promoting muscular balance through safe, biomechanically sound exercises.

Highlights
  • Guided stretching routines
  • Advanced animations
  • Orthopedically inspired exercises
  • Regain muscle length
  • Restore joint range of motion
  • Improve posture
Features
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Stretch for Pain Relief Upper - Muscle Pain Relief Stretching System Most upper body muscle pain is caused by shortened or tight muscles. Stretching is one of the most effective ways to improve joint mobility and reduce discomfort. Our system is designed to help you safely regain flexibility and restore muscular balance. The Muscle Pain Relief Stretching System uniquely targets the muscle groups most commonly involved in upper body pain — including neck, shoulders, upper back, and arms — through biomechanically safe, guided routines. What You’ll Get: - Professionally guided routines with advanced animations - Orthopedically inspired exercises tailored for safety and effectiveness - Easy-to-follow techniques suitable for post-activity or daily use Benefits Include: - Regain muscle length and restore joint range of motion - Improve circulation and support toxin release - Promote better posture and muscular health - Use as part of your recovery or general wellness routine Medical Disclaimer This app does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare provider. Always seek the guidance of a qualified medical professional before beginning any new exercise or treatment program. Never disregard medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read or see in this app. Scientific & Clinical References The exercises and recommendations in this app are based on principles from physical therapy, sports medicine, and orthopedic practice. For further reading, please consult: - Kendall FP, McCreary EK, Provance PG. Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. - Magee DJ. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. Saunders. - Kisner C, Colby LA. Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques. F.A. Davis. For more details, visit: www.StretchAwayMusclePain.com Contact: help@stretchawaymusclepain.com

About

Stark Stretch

Access a library of 83 HD video exercises for a full-body workout. Create personalized routines with timers for Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. Track progress by saving workouts and burned calories to Apple Health.

Highlights
  • 83 HD exercise videos
  • Personalized workout creation
  • Full body workouts
  • Step-by-step workout guidance
  • Tabata, HIIT, Circuit timers
  • Muscle group targeting
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Optimise your results with Stark Stretch! - Be inspired by 83 exercises presented in sharp HD video. - Create your own personal workout. - Get a full body workout with exercises in all ranges of difficulty - While working out, follow the step by step workout-feature which take you through the workout using timers and your chosen specifics. - The timers support different workout types including Tabata, HIIT and Circuit training. - Find exercises targeting specific muscle groups. Integration with Apple Health: Save burned calories and performed workouts. Exercises are performed by, Denice Lundevall

Screenshots

Stretch for Pain Relief Upper4 screens
Stark Stretch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stark Stretch at 4.6 against Stretch for Pain Relief Upper's 4.0. Stark Stretch also leads on price ($1.99 vs $6.99) and ratings volume (170 vs 5). Stretch for Pain Relief Upper's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Stretch for Pain Relief Upper costs $6.99 and Stark Stretch $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stark Stretch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stark Stretch has 170 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Stretch for Pain Relief Upper's written reviews are positive against 71% of Stark Stretch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stretch for Pain Relief Upper ships an update every 3 months, Stark Stretch every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Stretch for Pain Relief Upper versus Stark Stretch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStretch for Pain Relief UpperStark Stretch
Price$6.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)4.6 (170 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.2% of reviews — better70.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5170 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#168 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size389 MB57 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperStretchAwayMusclePainPostra AB

Customer experience

Stretch for Pain Relief Upper

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative5.4%

Stark Stretch

All ratings168 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative21.4%

Bugs and requests

Stretch for Pain Relief Upper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Stark Stretch

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Videos won't download
  • App crashes or won't work
  • Server issues for downloads
  • Analysis mode transmits data without consent
  • Timer/rest period settings are cumbersome
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  • Voice countdown stopped working
  • Program creation doesn't display exercises

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add more detailed instructions (text or voice)
  • Improve video clarity and motion
  • Automatic handling of left/right side exercises
  • Expand exercise library
  • Add option to add custom stretches
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  • Add voice countdown/timer warnings
  • Include breathing guidance
  • Add alternative exercises for injuries
  • Add yoga edition
  • Add soothing music
  • More pre-made workout programs
  • Highlight muscles being worked
  • Add animation showing where to feel the stretch

In-app purchases

None

Stretch for Pain Relief Upper

No in-app purchases

None

Stark Stretch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stretch for Pain Relief Upper free?
Stretch for Pain Relief Upper costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stark Stretch free?
Stark Stretch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stretch for Pain Relief Upper or Stark Stretch?
Stark Stretch is rated higher. Stretch for Pain Relief Upper averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Stark Stretch averages 4.6 from 170 ratings.
Do Stretch for Pain Relief Upper or Stark Stretch have ads?
Neither Stretch for Pain Relief Upper nor Stark Stretch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stretch for Pain Relief Upper or Stark Stretch?
Stretch for Pain Relief Upper ships an update every 3 months, and Stark Stretch every 2 months. Most recently, Stretch for Pain Relief Upper was updated on November 6, 2026 and Stark Stretch on November 6, 2026.

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