parkrunner vs SportStretch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
parkrunner
Read full descriptionHide full description
parkrunner is finally available on iOS! The app is designed to be simple, easy to use, and focused on what matters most: helping you keep track of all your parkrun results. Key Features: β’ Track your results - keep a history of all your weekly 5k runs. β’ See your progress - analyse performance trends over time. β’ Follow friends & family - view their results alongside your own. β’ Celebrate milestones - track your run, walk, jog, and volunteer activities. β’ Unlock achievements - take on fun challenges like the Alphabet or Stopwatch Bingo. β’ Your digital barcode - never forget your barcode again. β’ Discover events - find your nearest parkrun with the interactive event map. β’ Stay updated - check the latest event cancellations before you set off. About: parkrunner is a personal passion project, built in my spare time. It is not associated with or endorsed by parkrun - just a tool created by a fellow parkrunner to make tracking your results a little easier. Permissions: β’ Camera - optional, for scanning barcodes to sign in or follow other parkrunners. β’ Location - optional, for showing your position on the event map.
SportStretch
Improve sports performance, mobility, and prevent injuries with guided stretching routines. Offers sport-specific and skill-based exercises with video demonstrations and timers. Content is regularly updated for all skill levels.
- Improve sports performance
- Enhance mobility
- Prevent injuries
- Sport-specific routines
- Skills-based stretches
- Video demonstrations and timers
- Regularly updated content
Read full descriptionHide full description
SportStretch helps you improve sports performance, mobility, and prevent injuryβno matter your sport or skill level. Perfect for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and desk workers alike. - Simple & clear stretching routines - Sport-specific routines - Skills-based stretches (Splits, Shoulder Flexibility) - Easy-to-follow video & timers - Regularly updated content Terms of Use: (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: parkrunner at none against SportStretch's 3. SportStretch's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SportStretch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. parkrunner asks for nothing beyond the download.
parkrunner ships an update every 3 weeks, SportStretch every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | parkrunner | SportStretch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 72.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Hopkin | Motionary Ltd |
In-app purchases
parkrunner
No in-app purchases
SportStretch
- Full Access (Monthly)$7.991 Month
- Premium Access (One-Time Offer)$34.991 Year
- Full Access - Free Trial7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Questions
Is parkrunner free?
Is SportStretch free?
Do parkrunner or SportStretch have ads?
Which is updated more often, parkrunner or SportStretch?
Other comparisons















