Stark Stretch vs Start Stretching
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
Start Stretching
Improve your physical flexibility with guided stretches designed for beginners. This app offers simple instructions and a built-in timer to make daily stretching convenient. Track your progress and integrate with your health app to monitor your fitness journey.
- Beginner-level stretches
- Easy-to-follow graphics and instructions
- Configurable stretch durations
- Built-in timer
- Health app integration
- Statistics tracking
- Automatic stretch cycling
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Start Stretching is a stretching coach intended for healthy individuals who are seeking to improve their physical flexibility. The app is an entry point into the world of flexibility training for anyone with the capability to perform a few basic movements. The app features a routine of beginner level stretches designed to help people improve their health and mobility, whether you have a minute or 10 to spare each day. Simple graphics with easy to follow instructions and a built-in timer make stretching convenient. Integration with the Health app allows tracking stretching time as a workout. ---------------------------------------- Why Stretch With Start Stretching? ---------------------------------------- - Basic stretches, clearly described – both textually and graphically - Configurable stretch durations for difficulty adjustment - Integration with the Health app to record your stretching workouts - Statistics tracking - Stretch hold length timing - Automatic cycling through the stretch routine
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Start Stretching at Free against Stark Stretch's $1.99. Start Stretching also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 168) and review sentiment (80% vs 71%). Stark Stretch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, 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
Start Stretching is free to download; Stark Stretch costs $1.99 up front. Start Stretching sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stark Stretch asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Stark Stretch against 4.6 for Start Stretching. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Start Stretching has 3.5K ratings behind it against 168, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Stark Stretch's written reviews are positive against 80% of Start Stretching's.
Stark Stretch ships an update every 3 months, Start Stretching every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | Stark Stretch | Start Stretching |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (168 ratings) | 4.6 (3.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | 79.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 168 | 3.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Postra AB | Yogasoft Applications |
Customer experience
Stark Stretch
Start Stretching
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
Start Stretching
From 3.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward stretching routine
- 💪 Helpful for improving flexibility
- ⏱️ Effective timer and countdown features
- 📊 Useful statistics and progress tracking
Room to improve
- 🔍 Limited number of stretches
- 🤔 Lack of customization and progression options
- 💰 Premium version not worth the cost
- 🤯 Confusing instructions and interface for some users
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
Start Stretching
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional freezing or looping issues
- Inconsistent behavior with left/right stretch variations
Requested features
4 requests- More stretching exercises and routines
- Ability to create custom stretching programs
- Guided audio or video instructions
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
In-app purchases
Stark Stretch
No in-app purchases
Start Stretching
- Start Stretching Premium$1.99
Questions
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