Comparison

Performance Stretching vs Foam Roller Workout

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

Head to head
About

Performance Stretching

Learn the correct techniques for dynamic stretching before workouts to enhance athletic performance and prevent injury. This app also offers foam rolling routines for deep tissue massage and static stretching for effective cool-downs and recovery.

Highlights
  • Over 150 video and audio guided stretches
  • Dynamic, static, and foam roller programs
  • Personalize workouts by swapping stretches
  • Syncs with Health app
  • Compatible with Bluetooth heart rate monitors
  • No equipment needed for many exercises
Features
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Everything your gym coach told you about stretching was wrong. Performance Stretching will show you how to do it right. Most people learned back in elementary school that they should do static stretching (where you hold a stretch for a few minutes) before running or engaging in sports to prevent injury. It turns out that static stretching before a workout not only decreases athletic performance, it can actually increase the risk of injury. The right way to get ready for an intense workout is dynamic stretching: This active form of stretching moves your muscles through the full range of motion to increase your blood flow, reduce tightness, deliver important nutrients to muscles, and improve your athletic performance. Performance Stretching will show you the most effective type of warm up for running and nearly every type of sport. Add it before any activity and you will be amazed by how much your performance improves. No matter how well you warm up, athletic activity still puts stress on the body. Performance Stretching also includes foam roller programs to give yourself a deep tissue massage and release knots that limit movement, keep your muscles tight, and lead to injury. Foam roller stretching is also excellent for body builders, or anyone that wants to build healthy muscles, to prep their muscles for growth. If you don't have a foam roller, Performance Stretching still includes great ways to cool down your muscles and lessen post-workout soreness by flushing out the lactic acid. This is where static stretching is best. Done at the proper time, in the proper way, static stretching will help you improve your balance, blood circulation, flexibility, range of motion, and production of synovial fluid (the fluid that reduces friction in your joints). Whether you need a proper warm up, a cool down, or a relaxing, healing recovery, Performance Stretching will guide you through the right types of stretches for the right occasions and it will show you how to do them effectively. FEATURES • Over 150 different stretches. Each one includes a video you can view DURING YOUR WORKOUT and audio description to help you perfect your form. • The right stretches for the right reasons. A mixture of static, dynamic, and foam roller stretches maximizes your results. • Fast and efficient. Holding positions for longer than 30 seconds is less effective. • Works anywhere! No equipment needed for a terrific stretching workout. • Completely interactive. Swap out stretches to personalize your workouts. • Sync your workouts to the Health app. • Compatible with most bluetooth heart rate monitors. PERFORMANCE STRETCHING PROGRAMS: Foam Roller Stretch Program - A full-body deep tissue massage to work out all the knots that keep your muscles tight. Dynamic Running Warm Up Stretch Program - Warm up your legs properly to take your run to the next level. Dynamic Sport Warm Up Stretch Program - Warm up every major muscle group so that you can give your best. Lower Back Rehab Program - Stretches and strength training moves to improve your core strength, reduce back pain, and increase your range of motion. Lower Back Static Stretch Program - Work out the stiffness in your lower back and fix your posture. Lower Body Static Stretch Program - You use your legs for everything, keep them at their functional best. Upper Body Static Stretch Program - Keep your upper body loose, relaxed, and properly aligned. Full Body Static Stretch Program - Increase flexibility, range of motion, blood flow, joint health, and posture throughout your entire body. Quick Full Body Static Stretch Program - When time is a factor, but you still want to do something great for your body. Static Stretch Cool Down Programs - Designed to relax tired muscles and improve functional flexibility while your body is still warm. Works with Health

About

Foam Roller Workout

Features
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Welcome to the ultimate guide to Foam Rolling Exercises, your go-to app for relieving pain, improving mobility, and enhancing recovery with the power of foam rolling. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this app is your companion to better movement and reduced tension throughout your body. Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release technique that targets tight muscles and fascia to alleviate pain, increase flexibility, and promote relaxation. With our comprehensive collection of foam rolling exercises, you'll discover a variety of routines designed to target specific areas of tension, from your back and upper body to your legs and glutes. Convenient and Portable: Whether you're at home, at the gym, or on the go, our app puts the power of foam rolling in the palm of your hand. No need for expensive equipment or time-consuming appointments – simply grab your foam roller and start rolling whenever and wherever you like. Download Foam Rolling Exercises today and take the first step toward a healthier, more flexible, and pain-free body. Say hello to improved mobility, reduced tension, and faster recovery – all with the simple power of foam rolling. Let's roll our way to better health together!

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Performance Stretching4 screens
Foam Roller Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Foam Roller Workout at Free against Performance Stretching's $2.99. Performance Stretching's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Foam Roller Workout is free to download; Performance Stretching costs $2.99 up front. Foam Roller Workout sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Performance Stretching asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Performance Stretching versus Foam Roller Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerformance StretchingFoam Roller Workout
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (95 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings95 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size359 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlolopowerpunch

Bugs and requests

Performance Stretching

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Routine progress not saved properly
  • App freezes or crashes on launch
  • Music playback issues or conflicts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow custom routine creation
  • Provide more detailed exercise demonstrations
  • Add option to adjust rest times between exercises
  • Improve navigation and progress tracking
  • Integrate better with music/streaming apps

Foam Roller Workout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Performance Stretching

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Foam Roller Workout

One-time12
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Muscle Tension Release$1.99
  • Release Tension Neck$1.99
Show 9 more
  • 5-day Program - Short Workouts$1.99
  • Legs, Glutes & Hips$1.99
  • Upper & Lower Workout Program$1.99
  • Relieve Lower Back & Hips$1.99
  • Improve Posture & Mobility$1.99
  • Move Better Dynamic Stretching$1.99
  • Strength & Stretching Plan$1.99
  • Become More Flexible & Mobile$1.99
  • Full Bundle$6.99

Questions

Is Performance Stretching free?
Performance Stretching costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Foam Roller Workout free?
Foam Roller Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Performance Stretching or Foam Roller Workout have ads?
Foam Roller Workout shows ads; Performance Stretching does not.

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