Comparison

Stark Stretch vs Berg Movement

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

Berg Movement

This app guides your bodyweight strength and calisthenics training with structured programs and incremental steps. It offers over 40 programs and 120 workouts for all skill levels, from beginner handstands to advanced skills like the planche and front lever.

Highlights
  • Stepwise bodyweight strength programs
  • Calisthenics skill progression
  • Hand balancing training
  • Beginner to advanced modules
  • 40+ structured programs
  • 120+ workouts
  • 1200+ exercises/progressions
Features
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Stepwise programs to progress your bodyweight strength, calisthenics skills and hand balancing with incremental steps to take your movement journey to the next level Want to learn to handstand from scratch? Or perhaps you just use bodyweight strength and calisthenics to get fit, or pack on some muscle? Maybe you are more interested in learning skills such as the planche, front lever, or handstand push-up? Whether you are a beginner just getting started on your journey or an advanced practitioner in need of some inspiration for your programming, there is a program, a workout, or a module for you! This app has 40+ Programs, 120+ Workouts, and 1200+ Exercise/Progressions to support ALL LEVELS! By using the app you agree to our Terms of Use: https://trybe.do/terms

Screenshots

Stark Stretch4 screens
Berg Movement4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Berg Movement at Free against Stark Stretch's $1.99. Berg Movement also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 71%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Stark Stretch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Berg Movement is free to download; Stark Stretch costs $1.99 up front. Berg Movement sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Stark Stretch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Berg Movement holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 168 and 84 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Stark Stretch's written reviews are positive against 95% of Berg Movement's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stark Stretch ships an update every 3 months, Berg Movement every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stark Stretch versus Berg Movement: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStark StretchBerg Movement
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (168 ratings)4.9 (84 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews95.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings168 — better84
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPostra ABtrybe, Inc.

Customer experience

Stark Stretch

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

Berg Movement

All ratings84 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.5%

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

Berg Movement

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stark Stretch

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Berg Movement

Subscriptions3
  • Berg Movement Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Berg Movement 6 Month7 Days trial$99.996 Months
  • Berg Movement Annual7 Days trial$159.991 Year

Questions

Is Stark Stretch free?
Stark Stretch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Berg Movement free?
Berg Movement is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stark Stretch or Berg Movement?
Berg Movement is rated higher. Stark Stretch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Berg Movement averages 4.9 from 84 ratings.
Do Stark Stretch or Berg Movement have ads?
Neither Stark Stretch nor Berg Movement shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stark Stretch or Berg Movement?
Stark Stretch ships an update every 3 months, and Berg Movement every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stark Stretch was updated on September 21, 2026 and Berg Movement on September 13, 2026.

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