Stark Stretch vs Splits. Stretching 4 beginners
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Splits. Stretching 4 beginners
Achieve split stretching safely and effectively with guided workout plans for all levels. Follow preset programs or create custom routines with animated exercises and voice prompts. Track your progress and integrate with Apple Health for a comprehensive flexibility journey.
- Preset training plans
- 30-day challenges
- Exercise animations
- Voice guidance
- Detailed history
- Apple Health integration
- Custom workout creation
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Split stretching without injury or stress. The app contains workout plans for beginners and advanced. Features: * Preset training plans for front and side splits. * 30-day challenge of your choice (Easy Start, Beginner, Advanced, Experienced) * Animation for each exercise * Voice guidance * Detailed history * Integration with Apple Health You can create your custom workout with any exercises you want. The app is easy to use and perfect for you and your flexibility. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Splits. Stretching 4 beginners at Free against Stark Stretch's $1.99. Splits. Stretching 4 beginners also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 71%). Stark Stretch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Splits. Stretching 4 beginners is free to download; Stark Stretch costs $1.99 up front. Splits. Stretching 4 beginners sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Stark Stretch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Splits. Stretching 4 beginners holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 168 and 239 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Stark Stretch's written reviews are positive against 84% of Splits. Stretching 4 beginners's.
Stark Stretch ships an update every 2 months, Splits. Stretching 4 beginners every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stark Stretch | Splits. Stretching 4 beginners |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (168 ratings) | 4.8 (239 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | 84.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 168 | 239 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Postra AB | Axiom Mobile LLC |
Customer experience
Stark Stretch
Splits. Stretching 4 beginners
User reviews
Stark Stretch
From 168 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Splits. Stretching 4 beginners
From 239 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Effective for splits
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Helpful for former gymnasts
- 👍 Motivates users
Room to improve
- 💸 Many features require payment
- ⏳ Limited free content
- ⏳ Repetitive exercises
- ⏳ Lack of explanation for some exercises
- ⏳ No rest time between exercises
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
Splits. Stretching 4 beginners
Reported bugs
3 issues- No email for subscription on iPhone
- Payment required after 6 days
- Password issue on new installation
Requested features
6 requests- Option to pick rest time
- More variety in exercises
- Background music
- Explanation for exercises
- App for posture correction
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- Pause between exercises
In-app purchases
Stark Stretch
No in-app purchases
Splits. Stretching 4 beginners
- Full Version$1.991 Month
- Full Version$4.996 Months
- Full Version$2.99
- Full Version$4.99
- Full Version$9.99
Questions
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