Comparison

StretchCheck vs Calya

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

Head to head
About

StretchCheck

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StretchCheck locks your phone until you stretch. No snoozing. No cheating. Just stretching. Set an alarm, and when it goes off, every app on your phone is blocked until you complete your stretches. The only way out is stretching — verified by your camera in real time. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set a stretch alarm for any time of day 2. When it fires, your apps are locked 3. Follow the guided stretch instructions 4. Hold each pose — your camera verifies you're doing it 5. Finish your stretches, get your phone back UNSTOPPABLE MODE (FREE) Turn on Unstoppable Mode and every app on your phone is blocked when your alarm goes off. No switching to Instagram. No "just checking one thing." You stretch, or you don't use your phone. Simple. CAMERA-VERIFIED STRETCHES StretchCheck uses on-device pose detection to confirm you're actually stretching. No faking it. Your camera feed is processed instantly and never recorded, stored, or sent anywhere. 15 GUIDED STRETCHES From neck rolls to hip flexor lunges, each stretch includes step-by-step instructions and adjustable hold timers. 10 stretches free, 5 more with Pro. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Streak tracking to keep you consistent • Body map showing which muscles you've worked • Calendar view of your stretch history • Session stats and analytics PRO FEATURES • 5 additional stretches (15 total) • Unlimited alarms • Desk break timer — scheduled stretch reminders throughout your workday • Full progress dashboard with body map and analytics • Custom alarm sounds • Streak share cards PRIVACY FIRST Zero data collection. Zero analytics. Zero tracking. Everything stays on your device. Period. SUBSCRIPTION INFO StretchCheck Pro is available as a monthly ($2.99/mo) or yearly ($19.99/yr) subscription. Both include a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Service: https://dylanmiller765.github.io/stretchcheck-site/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://dylanmiller765.github.io/stretchcheck-site/privacy.html

About

Calya

Easily track your daily calorie and macronutrient intake to achieve your health goals. Log meals quickly with barcode scanning and monitor your weight progress over time. Personalized goals and a clean interface make consistent nutrition tracking simple.

Highlights
  • Calorie and macro tracking
  • Barcode and nutrition label scanning
  • Meal and food logging
  • Weight tracking and progress history
  • Personalized calorie goals
  • Cloud sync across devices
Features
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Track calories, macros, meals, and weight with Calya - a simple and easy to use calorie tracker built to help you stay consistent without making nutrition tracking complicated. Whether your goal is weight loss, muscle gain, or maintaining healthy habits, Calya helps you log food quickly and keep track of your daily progress. FEATURES • Calorie and macro tracking • Barcode and nutrition label scanning • Meal and food logging • Weight tracking and progress history • Personalized calorie goals • Macro targets based on your goals • Fast and clean food entry experience • Cloud sync across devices FAST FOOD LOGGING Scan barcodes or nutrition labels to log meals faster and reduce manual entry. PERSONALIZED GOALS Calya calculates calorie and macro targets based on your profile, activity level, and goals. BUILT FOR DAILY USE Designed with a clean and lightweight interface, Calya makes it easier to build consistent nutrition habits over time. Whether you’re starting your fitness journey or already tracking daily nutrition, Calya gives you a faster and simpler way to stay on track. PrivacyPolicy: https://sites.google.com/view/madbyteapps/calya Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeulaLA

Screenshots

StretchCheck4 screens
Calya4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StretchCheck at none against Calya's shown. Calya's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (18 vs 26.0). On price, 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. StretchCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Calya sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StretchCheck ships an update weekly, Calya every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
StretchCheck versus Calya: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStretchCheckCalya
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.018 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB21 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDylan Bryan MillerImad Khan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StretchCheck

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
6 purchases

Calya

Subscriptions6
  • Calya Premium$7.997 Days
  • Calya Premium$9.997 Days
  • Calya Premium$14.991 Month
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  • Calya Premium$24.991 Year
  • Calya Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Calya Premium$59.991 Year

Questions

Is StretchCheck free?
StretchCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calya free?
Calya is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StretchCheck or Calya have ads?
Calya shows ads; StretchCheck does not.
Which is updated more often, StretchCheck or Calya?
StretchCheck ships an update weekly, and Calya every 2 days. Most recently, StretchCheck was updated on October 15, 2026 and Calya on October 8, 2026.

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