Comparison

Stretch Timer vs PatSleep

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

Head to head
About

Stretch Timer

This app provides a simple, repeating timer for stretching that runs in the background on your Apple Watch. It guides you through custom stretch and rest periods with gentle sound or haptic cues, allowing you to multitask with other activities.

Highlights
  • Background timer for multitasking
  • Tap to start/stop
  • Custom stretch and rest intervals
  • Haptic and sound alerts
  • Repeat count tracking
  • Countdown for final seconds
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Stretch while you stream, scroll, or listen to a podcast. Free, with no ads. GetFlexy is the dead-simple repeating stretch timer that runs in the background on your Apple Watch while you do anything else. Just tap to start, and the app will guide you through rounds of stretching and rest using gentle sounds or haptics, your choice.
 No playlist, no program, and nothing to fuss with. It’s built for podcasting, binge-watching, and getting bendy—without needing to manage a timer or check a screen. Whether you're doing a few stretches during a break or building a more consistent routine, GetFlexy helps you add flexibility to the things you already love doing. FEATURES * Hands-free timing: Timer runs in the background while you do anything else * Tap to Start/Stop: One tap starts your flow, another ends it * Stretch + Rest Timer: Alternate between custom-length stretch and rest periods * Set & forget. Your previous times are saved for next time * Haptics & Sound Alerts: Customize how you want to be cued * Repeat Count: Keep track of how many reps you’ve done * Countdown for the final few seconds of each stretch and rest period * 3-second count up before the first activity begins Scroll, stream, and stretch. Multitask your way to better mobility. ABOUT US Get Flexy is a project by JT & Leslie (aka Tiny Tools Studio), two indie makers who enjoy building simple solutions to everyday problems, and we hope you like them too! We’d love to add some premium features to this app. Let us know if you have any ideas. We’re also here to answer your questions about GetFlexy. Feel free to reach out to us at hello@tinytools.studio

About

PatSleep

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Fall Asleep Faster with the Power of Rhythm. PatSleep is your personal sleep companion designed exclusively for Apple Watch. By utilizing the Taptic Engine, PatSleep delivers gentle, rhythmic haptics (vibrations) that mimic the soothing sensation of being patted to sleep or the steady beat of a heart. Why Key Features: Soothing Haptics: Experience a physical sense of rhythm without sound or light, allowing you to drift off without distractions. Customizable Rhythms: Choose from various haptic patterns like "Lub-Dub" (Heartbeat), "Tick", and more to find what relaxes you most. Smart Pacing: The rhythmic interval can gradually adjust based on scientifically designed curves to guide your breathing and heart rate into a relaxed state. Tap to Set Tempo: Have a specific rhythm in mind? Simply tap on the screen to set your own custom haptic interval. Distraction-Free: Works in the background (Mindfulness mode), so you can rest your wrist and turn off the screen while the gentle pulses continue. Standalone Watch App: No iPhone required nearby. Just set your timer, close your eyes, and relax. Perfect for anyone struggling with insomnia, looking to focus, or parents finding a soothing rhythm for their little ones. Download PatSleep today and feel the rhythm of rest.

Verdict

The call

Stretch Timer and PatSleep are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Stretch Timer versus PatSleep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStretch TimerPatSleep
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiny Tools Studio LLCJialin Liu

In-app purchases

None

Stretch Timer

No in-app purchases

None

PatSleep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stretch Timer free?
Stretch Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PatSleep free?
PatSleep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stretch Timer or PatSleep have ads?
Neither Stretch Timer nor PatSleep shows ads.

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