ChainFlow vs StretchBreak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChainFlow
Create highly customized interval timers for any routine, from HIIT workouts to study sessions. Set unique work and rest periods for each segment, with clear audio cues and a distraction-free interface. Save your routines for easy access and hands-free operation.
- Custom interval chaining
- Adjustable work/rest times per interval
- Clear audio cues
- Hands-free operation
- Screen-off functionality
- Routine saving
- Dark interface
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A custom interval timer for routines where every interval can be different. Most workout timers are built around repeating the same work and rest periods. ChainFlow lets you build the exact sequence you need, with individual timing for every step. Create HIIT workouts, circuit training sessions, stretching and mobility routines, boxing rounds, exercise sequences, drawing practice, focus sessions, and more. BUILD ANY ROUTINE Add as many intervals as you need. Give each one its own name and timing, then drag them into the exact order you want. START FAST WITH TEMPLATES Begin with ready-made HIIT, Tabata, Boxing, Morning Mobility, Pomodoro, and Gesture Drawing templates—or start completely from scratch. Every template becomes a normal ChainFlow routine you can fully edit. HANDS-FREE TIMING Hit Start and focus on what you're doing instead of watching the clock. ChainFlow automatically moves through your sequence and gives you clear audio cues at each transition. • Works while your phone is locked or ChainFlow is in the background • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support • See your current interval and what comes next • Pause, skip forward, or return to the previous interval • Optional 3-2-1 countdown before starting • Works alongside music, podcasts, and other audio • Optional audio ducking during cues BUILD ONCE. USE IT AGAIN. Save your favorite routines, duplicate individual intervals or entire chains, reorder them anytime, and quickly adjust a routine for your next session. ChainFlow works especially well when your routine doesn't fit a rigid repeating timer: • Custom interval workouts • Circuit training • HIIT and Tabata • Stretching and mobility • Boxing and round training • Exercise and strength training • Yoga and meditation sequences • Gesture and figure drawing practice • Pomodoro and focus sessions Whether you're training, stretching, drawing, studying, or building a routine of your own, ChainFlow keeps the timing out of your head so you can stay in the flow.
StretchBreak
This app offers guided stretching and mobility routines to improve flexibility, relieve pain, and enhance overall well-being. It features a variety of beginner-friendly and expert-level programs designed for different needs and times of day.
- Hundreds of stretches and yoga poses
- Dozens of beginner-friendly routines
- Targeted routines for specific needs (e.g., posture, sleep, hips)
- Build lasting flexibility and mobility
- Prevent and relieve pain
- Improve sleep quality and energy levels
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StretchBreak® - the easiest, most affordable way to build a daily stretching habit that actually sticks. Fast, flexible routines help you boost flexibility and hold onto your natural range of motion as the years go by. Explore hundreds of stretches and yoga poses, plus dozens of beginner-friendly stretching routines built for every age and fitness level. The best time to start stretching every day? Right now. WHY STRETCHING MATTERS One simple stretching routine a day can transform your quality of life. Each time you stretch, you're making a real investment in your long-term health and longevity. Here's what regular stretching can do for you: Build lasting flexibility & mobility in your muscles and joints Prevent and relieve nagging pain in your lower back, neck, hips, and shoulders Lower your risk of injury during sports and outdoor activities Boost your sleep quality and keep your energy steady throughout the day Fix your posture and build a stronger core Melt away stress & anxiety Take your athletic performance to the next level Enhance circulation and blood flow through your whole body Speed up muscle recovery after tough workouts Sharpen your balance & coordination And so much more! BREAK FREE. STRETCH FURTHER. StretchBreak packs dozens of daily stretching & mobility routines into one powerful app - there's something for every moment of your day. "Wake Up" - Kick off your morning by restoring your body's natural mobility and range of motion. Quick, convenient, and genuinely effective - roll out of bed and get moving, anywhere, every day. "Posture Reset" - Combat the slump with seated stretches engineered to correct habitual posture problems by unlocking flexibility in the shoulders, back, and neck. "Full Body" - A comprehensive flexibility workout featuring 20+ stretching exercises and yoga poses that hit every key muscle and joint from head to toe. "Sleep" - Wind down with gentle, long-hold stretches that relieve muscle tension, relax the body, and set you up for deeper, better-quality sleep after a long day. "Expert" - Ready to level up? This advanced collection of stretching exercises and yoga poses targets all major muscle groups and extremities with complex movements that seriously improve flexibility and range of motion. "Hip Opener" - Undo the damage of a desk-bound day with deep, targeted stretches that open up tight hips, restore hip flexibility, and counteract hours of sitting. "Hamstrings" - Loosen up with focused stretches designed to reduce hamstring tightness and take the pressure off your knees, pelvis, and lower back. "Lower Back" - Find real relief with gentle stretches that increase flexibility in the lower back, pelvis, and hip flexors - reducing and preventing pain at the source. "Isometric" - Build strength without movement. These isometric routines develop muscle, strength, balance, and range of motion through targeted static muscle contraction. And plenty more where that came from! BUILD YOUR PERFECT ROUTINE No two bodies are the same. Mix and match from hundreds of stretches, yoga poses, and isometric exercises in our library to build a fully custom stretching routine tailored to exactly what your body needs. SIMPLE BY DESIGN No guesswork, no confusion. StretchBreak walks you through every routine using clear custom illustrations and a built-in timer. Each stretch comes with full instructions, a breakdown of its benefits, and helpful cautions so you always stretch safely and effectively. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Stay motivated with streaks, analytics, and daily reminders right on your dashboard. Keep an eye on your StretchScore - your at-a-glance measure of stretching consistency over the past few weeks. Aim to keep it above 90% and feel the difference.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: StretchBreak at every 3 days against ChainFlow's every 2 months. ChainFlow's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. ChainFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StretchBreak sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ChainFlow against 5.0 for StretchBreak. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
ChainFlow ships an update every 2 months, StretchBreak every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChainFlow | StretchBreak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Ebako-Hodgson | YEVHENI PYLYPENKO |
Customer experience
ChainFlow
StretchBreak
In-app purchases
ChainFlow
- ChainFlow Pro$4.99
StretchBreak
- Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year









