Comparison

Stark Stretch vs 7 Minute Workout

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

7 Minute Workout

Achieve fitness goals with quick, effective bodyweight exercises you can do anywhere. Designed for busy individuals and beginners, this app offers guided HIIT workouts to build a consistent daily habit and improve overall health.

Highlights
  • Fast, effective HIIT workouts
  • No equipment required
  • Voice guided workouts
  • Video and text instructions
  • Apple Health integration
  • Customizable workout settings (paid feature)
  • Workout history and log (paid feature)
Features
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No time to work out? Seven minutes is enough. Trusted by 4 million users and the #1 fitness app in 127 countries. Featured by Apple in Best Apps for Health. Chosen for the iOS 26 Great Apps Update. Fast, effective HIIT workouts at home with no equipment and no gym membership. WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT • Quick workouts that fit any schedule, done in 7 minutes • No equipment needed, just your body and a small space • Voice guided so you never need to watch the screen • Video and text instructions for every exercise • Works on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac • Integrates with Apple Health and HealthKit • Download once and work out completely offline HOW IT WORKS Each workout includes 12 high intensity bodyweight exercises, 30 seconds on with 10 seconds rest between each. A full body HIIT workout in about seven minutes. You can start your first workout in 30 seconds of downloading. NOW WITH AI WORKOUTS Describe your goals in a few words and get a personalised workout built just for you, powered by Apple Intelligence and Foundation Models. Or choose from expert-designed presets and start straight away. CHOOSE YOUR TRAINER Work out with your choice of trainer and switch anytime in Settings. BACKED BY SCIENCE AND THE PRESS Based on research published in ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal and covered by The New York Times. Recommended by Lifehacker as one of the best apps that integrate with HealthKit. WHAT USERS SAY "Have completed over 1200 workouts. Never missed more than two days in a row since Covid." "If I can't find 7 minutes for myself in the morning, there is something wrong with my priorities." "Used this app for 5 years. Simple, straightforward and complete. I would have purchased it several times over." "You'll be sweating by the end. Perfect when travelling." UPGRADE TO UNLOCK MORE • Workout history and workout log • Create and save fully custom workouts • Set your own exercise duration and rest time • Adjust the number of sets • Randomize exercises • 10+ additional workout routines • Pilates, Cardio, Core, and more COMMON QUESTIONS Do I need equipment? No. All workouts use bodyweight only. How long is each workout? About seven minutes, but you can make it longer as you progress. Is it good for beginners? Yes. Every exercise is guided with voice, video, and clear instructions. Is this a HIIT workout? Yes. It is a high intensity interval training workout. Can I do this every day? Yes. Many people use it as a daily workout routine. Does it work for weight loss? When combined with regular use and a healthy lifestyle, HIIT workouts like this support weight loss and improved fitness. Can I customise the workout length? Yes. You can adjust exercise duration, rest time, and the number of sets. Do I need internet access? No. Workouts run completely offline once downloaded. In just seven minutes a day, you can build a fitness habit that sticks.

Screenshots

Stark Stretch4 screens
7 Minute Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 7 Minute Workout at Free against Stark Stretch's $1.99. 7 Minute Workout also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 168). Stark Stretch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On 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

7 Minute Workout is free to download; Stark Stretch costs $1.99 up front. 7 Minute Workout sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Stark Stretch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

7 Minute Workout holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 7 Minute Workout has 14K ratings behind it against 168, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Stark Stretch's written reviews are positive against 88% of 7 Minute Workout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stark Stretch ships an update every 3 months, 7 Minute Workout fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Stark Stretch versus 7 Minute Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStark Stretch7 Minute Workout
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (168 ratings)4.8 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16814K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPostra ABBytesize Systems Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Stark Stretch

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

7 Minute Workout

All ratings14,256 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews416 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.4%

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

7 Minute Workout

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💪 Effective workout
  • ⏱️ Quick and efficient
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔥 Gets the heart rate up
  • 🏠 Can be done at home

Room to improve

  • 🔊 Annoying voice prompts
  • 💰 Paid features required
  • 🤕 Challenging exercises
  • 🔍 Lack of exercise demonstrations
  • 🔀 No option to skip 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

7 Minute Workout

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Workout data not syncing
  • Issues with Apple Watch integration

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free workout options
  • Ability to pause and resume workouts
  • Integration with fitness tracking apps
  • Low-impact exercise alternatives
  • Customizable exercise durations

In-app purchases

None

Stark Stretch

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

7 Minute Workout

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Upgrade (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Pro Upgrade (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time8
  • 7 Minute Core$0.99
  • 7 Minute Cardio$0.99
  • Alternate 7 Minute Workout$2.99
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  • 7 Minute Pilates Workout$2.99
  • Make Your Own$2.99
  • Glamour 7 Minute Workout$2.99
  • All The Things$9.99
  • Pro Upgrade$149.99

Questions

Is Stark Stretch free?
Stark Stretch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 7 Minute Workout free?
7 Minute Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stark Stretch or 7 Minute Workout?
7 Minute Workout is rated higher. Stark Stretch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while 7 Minute Workout averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.
Do Stark Stretch or 7 Minute Workout have ads?
Neither Stark Stretch nor 7 Minute Workout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stark Stretch or 7 Minute Workout?
Stark Stretch ships an update every 3 months, and 7 Minute Workout fortnightly. Most recently, Stark Stretch was updated on September 21, 2026 and 7 Minute Workout on September 23, 2026.

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