Comparison

Stark Stretch vs Stretch

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

Head to head
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

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

Screenshots

Stark Stretch4 screens
Stretch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stretch at Free against Stark Stretch's $1.99. Stretch also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 168) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Stark Stretch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 is free to download; Stark Stretch costs $1.99 up front. Stretch sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Stark Stretch asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 168, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Stark Stretch's written reviews are positive against 69% of Stretch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stark Stretch ships an update every 2 months, Stretch every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stark Stretch versus Stretch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStark StretchStretch
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (168 ratings)4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews — better69.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1683.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPostra ABBreakthrough Apps

Customer experience

Stark Stretch

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

Stretch

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

User reviews

Stark Stretch

From 168 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Customizable routines
  • 👍 Wide selection of stretches
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Good for beginners
  • 👍 Effective for flexibility

Room to improve

  • 👎 Lack of detailed instructions
  • 👎 Videos/images are static or unclear
  • 👎 Unilateral exercises not automatically handled
  • 👎 Limited exercise selection (for some)
  • 👎 Paid app with issues

Stretch

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Variety of stretching routines
  • 💪 Helpful for improving flexibility
  • 🧘‍♀️ Good for relaxation and stress relief
  • 🤗 Motivating and encouraging instructor

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes or freezes
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔇 Lack of audio cues or instructions
  • 📱 Accessibility issues on larger devices
  • 🤔 Limited free content

Bugs and 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

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

In-app purchases

None

Stark Stretch

No 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

Questions

Is Stark Stretch free?
Stark Stretch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stretch free?
Stretch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stark Stretch or Stretch?
Stretch is rated higher. Stark Stretch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Stretch averages 4.8 from 3.2K ratings.
Do Stark Stretch or Stretch have ads?
Neither Stark Stretch nor Stretch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stark Stretch or Stretch?
Stark Stretch ships an update every 2 months, and Stretch every 5 weeks. Most recently, Stark Stretch was updated on October 26, 2026 and Stretch on October 27, 2026.

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