StretchWorks vs SOLAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StretchWorks
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Movement is Life: Prepare to move like a boss! In our modern society full of distractions and overwhelm, it’s become harder and harder to maintain a focus on our well-being and continuing to like we always used to and it can feel like our scope of life and living is shrinking before our eye. At StretchWorks, our mission is to reconnect you with the joy of movement whether you’re: >An athlete seeking a competitive advantage or an effective recovery regime >Someone seeking to enhance your day to day lifestyle through moving like you did 20 years ago >Recovering from a recent set back needing to gently and progressively remobilise >Committed to aging well, retaining long term mobility, confidence and connection with activities that bring you joy or >Simply someone with a desire to maintain your existing levels of flexibility and movement Whatever your flexibility and movement objectives, we have the perfect solution to help you achieve them by offering personalised flexibility programs with something for everyone. With memberships, packages and casual offerings that include regular flexibility assessments to track your progress, flexible payment options, no lock-ins plus access to recovery equipment, we’ve got you covered and we’ll get you moving and feeling great. The StretchWorks app is your one stop shop gateway to access and managing your journey with us from browsing and managing your bookings, managing your payments, getting news and updates, and latest offers plus accessing our reward program.
SOLAR
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Life can bring stress, uncertainty and unexpected challenges. SOLAR-R provides practical tools you can use anytime, anywhere to help manage pressure and support your wellbeing. Built with regional, rural and remote Australian communities, SOLAR-R is a free, self-guided app being evaluated as part of a research trial exploring how digital tools may support people through real-life challenges, including work, family, financial pressures, major life changes and difficult experiences. The program is based on Skills fOr Life Adjustment and Resilience (SOLAR), an evidence-based approach that helps people build practical skills for navigating challenging experiences. What you’ll learn Over eight short modules, SOLAR-R introduces practical strategies to help you: • Build healthy routines that support both physical and emotional wellbeing • Manage stress, strong emotions and unhelpful thinking patterns • Strengthen relationships and stay connected to the people who matter most • Focus on what matters to you, move forward after difficult experiences and create a plan for the future SOLAR-R is flexible and designed to be used privately, at your own pace. There are no appointments or travel required, and you can complete each module when it works for you. By taking part in the SOLAR-R Trial, you’ll contribute to research exploring how digital tools may support regional, rural and remote Australian communities. As part of the trial, you’ll: • Complete a short baseline survey before starting • Use SOLAR-R over five weeks • Complete follow-up surveys at seven weeks and three months Your contribution will help researchers better understand how app-based programs may support people experiencing stress and challenging life circumstances. The SOLAR-R Trial is led by Phoenix Australia with support from The Latrobe Health Services Foundation. This project has been reviewed and approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the University of Melbourne. (HREC ID: 2026-34301-83137-5) Who is SOLAR-R for? SOLAR-R is designed for adults aged 18 years and over who live in, or have strong ties to, a regional, rural or remote Australian community. Important information SOLAR-R is designed to provide practical wellbeing strategies and support research. It is not a crisis support service or a replacement for professional mental health care. If you or someone else needs immediate support, please contact Triple Zero (000) if there is immediate danger, or Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SOLAR at every 2 weeks against StretchWorks's every 4 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StretchWorks ships an update every 4 months, SOLAR every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | StretchWorks | SOLAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xoda Pty Ltd | Phoenix Australia Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health Inc |
In-app purchases
StretchWorks
No in-app purchases
SOLAR
No in-app purchases





