Comparison

The Stretch App vs Stress Press

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Stretch App

This app offers a comprehensive library of stretching exercises with detailed instructions and illustrations. It helps users improve flexibility, prepare for workouts, and recover post-exercise. Features include personalized routines, video tutorials, and a BMI calculator.

Highlights
  • Stretching exercise routines
  • Advanced stretching plans
  • Stretching video tutorials
  • Personalized experience
  • BMI calculator
  • Free stretching plans
Features
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Feel looser in 5 minutes a day. The Stretch App gives you one short, guided routine every day, built around where you feel tight and how much time you have. Press start and follow along: clear illustrations, a countdown for every hold, and a voice that tells you what comes next. YOUR DAILY STRETCH • Answer four quick questions and get a plan that fits your body and your day • A fresh routine every day, from 5 minutes • One gentle reminder at the time you choose ROUTINES FOR EVERY MOMENT • Wake Up, Desk Break, Wind Down, Pre-Workout Warm-Up, Post-Workout Cool-Down • Neck & Shoulders, Lower Back, Hips, Hamstrings & Legs, Full Body • Posture Reset and Touch Your Toes • 4 to 9 minutes each, and your own pace: shorter or longer holds, automatic or tap-to-continue STAY WITH IT • Streaks and a simple progress view • A streak widget for your home screen and lock screen • Share cards for the days you are proud of MAKE IT YOURS (PREMIUM) • Every routine unlocked, with no ads • Build unlimited routines of your own • Apple Watch app: control a session from your wrist • Apple Health sync • Color themes • Cloud backup of your streak and routines Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, Japanese, Hindi and Bengali. Made for iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo. The Stretch App is free to use with a daily routine, three full routines and streak tracking. Premium is an optional auto-renewing subscription, yearly or monthly. New subscribers to the yearly plan start with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Stretch gently and stop if anything hurts. This app is not medical advice. Terms of Use: https://indimakes.com/the-stretch-app/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://indimakes.com/the-stretch-app/privacy-policy/

About

Stress Press

Features
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Stress Press is a simple and fun app designed to help you relax and reduce stress. Tap fast, clean your mind, and enjoy a calming experience anytime. Features: - Simple and addictive gameplay - Helps reduce stress and improve focus - Clean and minimal design Take a break and relax with Stress Press.

Screenshots

The Stretch App4 screens
Stress Press3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stress Press at every 2 days against The Stretch App's every 9 days. Stress Press also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. The Stretch App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Stress Press sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Stretch App ships an update every 9 days, Stress Press every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
The Stretch App versus Stress Press: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Stretch AppStress Press
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNithin CherianIhab Ammar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Stretch App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Stress Press

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is The Stretch App free?
The Stretch App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stress Press free?
Stress Press is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Stretch App or Stress Press have ads?
Both The Stretch App and Stress Press show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Stretch App or Stress Press?
The Stretch App ships an update every 9 days, and Stress Press every 2 days. Most recently, The Stretch App was updated on November 4, 2026 and Stress Press on October 24, 2026.

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